2027 ODI World Cup Returns to Africa After 24 Years: 12 Venues and New Brand Identity Unveiled

• The 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup returns to Africa for the first time since 2003, hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
• The tournament features a new brand identity inspired by 'Ubuntu' and a traditional African woven basket, centered on the theme 'Make the Circle Bigger'.
• A total of 57 matches will be held across 12 designated venues in the three host nations.
• The tournament introduces a revised format with 14 teams and a new 'Super Seven' progression stage.

Tournament Logistics and Venues

• South Africa (8 venues): Wanderers Stadium (Johannesburg), Centurion (Tshwane), Newlands (Cape Town), Kingsmead (Durban), St George’s Park (Gqeberha), Mangaung Oval (Bloemfontein), Boland Park (Paarl), and Buffalo Park (Ku-Gompo City).
• Zimbabwe (3 venues): Harare Sports Club, Queens Sports Club (Bulawayo), and the newly built Fale Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium (Victoria Falls).
• Namibia (1 venue): Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, marking the country's first time hosting the event.

Competition Format

• The tournament will involve 14 teams in total.
• A 'Super Series' round will be held for the three lowest-ranked teams to determine one final spot.
• The 12 main teams will participate in a round-robin group stage.
• Advancement structure:
  • The top three teams from each of the two groups, plus the next best team overall, advance to a seven-team 'Super Seven' stage.
  • The top four teams from the 'Super Seven' round proceed to the semifinals, followed by the grand final.

Official Perspectives

• ICC Chairman Jay Shah called the return to Africa a historic milestone.
• Local Organising Committee CEO Kondisa Ngwenya highlighted the goal of inspiring a new generation and expanding the global footprint of cricket.