Schedule
The ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule is set, with the 14-team tournament taking place from 2 October to 21 November 2027 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The tournament will feature 57 matches across 12 venues, beginning with a three-match Super Series in Namibia before the main Group Stage starts on 7 October.
For fans looking for the complete fixture calendar, this page covers the Super Series, Group Stage, Super 7, semi-finals and final, with every currently confirmed date, opponent and venue.
For team information, visit the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Teams.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 |
| Start Date | 2 October 2027 |
| Group Stage | 7–24 October 2027 |
| Super 7 | 25 October–14 November 2027 |
| Semi-Finals | 17 & 18 November 2027 |
| Final | 21 November 2027 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Matches | 57 |
| Host Countries | South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia |
| Venues | 12 |
The tournament’s first match will be played in Windhoek on 2 October, while the final is scheduled for Johannesburg on 21 November.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Super Series Schedule
The tournament starts with a three-team Super Series in Namibia.
The second-, third- and fourth-placed teams from the 2027 Cricket World Cup Qualifier will compete in a single round-robin stage. The team finishing first will take the final available Group Stage position.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2 October 2027 | QF1 vs QF3 | Windhoek |
| 4 October 2027 | QF1 vs QF2 | Windhoek |
| 6 October 2027 | QF2 vs QF3 | Windhoek |
The three matches will be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Group Stage Schedule
The Group Stage begins on 7 October 2027 and ends on 24 October 2027.
The 12 teams will be divided into two groups of six, with each team playing every other team in its group once.
Full Group Stage Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 7 October | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| 8 October | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| 8 October | England vs Bangladesh | Windhoek |
| 9 October | Zimbabwe vs Qualifier A | Bulawayo |
| 9 October | South Africa vs New Zealand | Cape Town |
| 10 October | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| 10 October | Sri Lanka vs Qualifier B | Windhoek |
| 11 October | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan | Bulawayo |
| 12 October | Australia vs Qualifier A | Paarl |
| 12 October | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | KuGompo City |
| 13 October | England vs Sri Lanka | Windhoek |
| 13 October | South Africa vs Qualifier B | Paarl |
| 14 October | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| 15 October | Pakistan vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| 15 October | Zimbabwe vs Australia | Harare |
| 16 October | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Durban |
| 16 October | South Africa vs England | Gqeberha |
| 17 October | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| 17 October | New Zealand vs Qualifier B | Harare |
| 18 October | Australia vs Afghanistan | KuGompo City |
| 19 October | Zimbabwe vs Pakistan | Harare |
| 19 October | South Africa vs Bangladesh | Durban |
| 20 October | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| 20 October | England vs Qualifier B | Harare |
| 21 October | Afghanistan vs Qualifier A | KuGompo City |
| 22 October | Australia vs Pakistan | Paarl |
| 22 October | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| 23 October | England vs New Zealand | Gqeberha |
| 23 October | Bangladesh vs Qualifier B | Tshwane |
| 24 October | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
This is the current official fixture list announced by the ICC.
India ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule
India are in Group A alongside Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.
India’s Group Stage fixtures are:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 7 October | India vs Australia | Cape Town |
| 10 October | India vs Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| 14 October | India vs Afghanistan | Tshwane |
| 17 October | India vs Qualifier A | Bloemfontein |
| 24 October | Zimbabwe vs India | Victoria Falls |
For India’s dedicated tournament coverage, visit the India at ICC ODI World Cup 2027 page.
Important Matches in the Group Stage
India vs Australia — 7 October
The Group Stage begins with India facing Australia in Cape Town.
The fixture brings together the two finalists from the 2023 ODI World Cup and gives the 2027 tournament an immediate heavyweight contest.
South Africa vs New Zealand — 9 October
South Africa will begin their Group Stage campaign against New Zealand in Cape Town.
India vs Pakistan — 10 October
India and Pakistan will meet at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on 10 October.
The match comes only three days after India’s opening fixture against Australia.
Australia vs Pakistan — 22 October
Australia and Pakistan will meet in Paarl as the Group Stage moves towards its conclusion.
Zimbabwe vs India — 24 October
India’s final Group Stage fixture is against Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls.
The match is scheduled to be the first Men’s Cricket World Cup fixture at the new Mosi-oa-Tunya Stadium in Victoria Falls.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Super 7 Schedule
The Super 7 begins on 25 October and runs through 14 November 2027.
The top three teams from each Group Stage group qualify, along with the better fourth-placed team from the two groups. No Group Stage points are carried into the Super 7.
The ICC has pre-seeded positions to provide a fixed fixture pathway for fans. The current positions are India (A1), Australia (A2), Pakistan (A3), England (AB4), New Zealand (B1), South Africa (B2) and Sri Lanka (B3).
Full Super 7 Fixtures
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October | A2 vs B3 | Johannesburg |
| 26 October | B1 vs A3 | Gqeberha |
| 27 October | B2 vs AB4 | Tshwane |
| 28 October | A1 vs A2 | Victoria Falls |
| 29 October | B1 vs B3 | KuGompo City |
| 30 October | A3 vs AB4 | Victoria Falls |
| 31 October | B2 vs A1 | Johannesburg |
| 1 November | A2 vs B1 | Victoria Falls |
| 2 November | B3 vs AB4 | Cape Town |
| 3 November | B2 vs A3 | Durban |
| 4 November | A1 vs B1 | Paarl |
| 5 November | A2 vs AB4 | Durban |
| 6 November | B2 vs B3 | Bloemfontein |
| 7 November | A1 vs A3 | Cape Town |
| 8 November | B1 vs AB4 | Durban |
| 9 November | B2 vs A2 | Gqeberha |
| 10 November | A3 vs B3 | Bloemfontein |
| 11 November | A1 vs AB4 | Gqeberha |
| 12 November | B2 vs B1 | Cape Town |
| 13 November | A2 vs A3 | Bloemfontein |
| 14 November | A1 vs B3 | Durban |
The letters represent the pre-seeded Super 7 positions. If a non-seeded team qualifies and displaces a seeded team, it takes that team’s designated position in the Super 7 fixture pathway.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Semi-Final Schedule
The top four teams in the Super 7 standings will qualify for the semi-finals.
The team finishing first will play fourth, while the second-placed team will face the third-placed team.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 17 November 2027 | Semi-Final 1 | Cape Town |
| 18 November 2027 | Semi-Final 2 | Tshwane |
Both semi-finals have reserve days.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Final
The two semi-final winners will meet in the final.
Date: 21 November 2027
Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
The final also has a reserve day on 22 November if required.
For stadium information and individual ground details, visit the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Venues page.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule by Date
For readers who want to quickly find a particular day, the tournament calendar can be viewed in five stages.
October 2
Super Series begins in Windhoek.
October 4
Second Super Series fixture.
October 6
Final Super Series fixture.
October 7
Group Stage begins with India vs Australia in Cape Town.
October 8
Pakistan vs Afghanistan and England vs Bangladesh.
October 9
Zimbabwe vs Qualifier A and South Africa vs New Zealand.
October 10
India vs Pakistan and Sri Lanka vs Qualifier B.
October 11–23
The remaining Group Stage fixtures continue across the three host countries.
October 24
Group Stage concludes with Zimbabwe vs India in Victoria Falls.
October 25–November 14
Super 7 phase.
November 17
First semi-final in Cape Town.
November 18
Second semi-final in Tshwane.
November 21
World Cup final in Johannesburg.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule FAQs
When does the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 start?
The tournament begins on 2 October 2027 with the Super Series in Windhoek.
When does the Group Stage start?
The Group Stage starts on 7 October 2027.
When is India vs Australia?
India will play Australia on 7 October 2027 in Cape Town.
When is India vs Pakistan?
India will play Pakistan on 10 October 2027 in Johannesburg.
When does the Group Stage finish?
The Group Stage ends on 24 October 2027.
When does the Super 7 begin?
The Super 7 begins on 25 October 2027.
When are the World Cup semi-finals?
The semi-finals are scheduled for 17 November in Cape Town and 18 November in Tshwane.
When is the 2027 World Cup final?
The final is scheduled for 21 November 2027 in Johannesburg.
How many matches will be played in the 2027 World Cup?
There will be 57 matches across the tournament.
Which countries are hosting the 2027 World Cup?
The tournament is being hosted jointly by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Where can I check the World Cup 2027 points table?
You can follow standings and qualification positions on the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Points Table page.
Where can I find individual World Cup matches?
Visit the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Matches section for individual match coverage.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: What to Bookmark
The most important dates for fans are:
2 October 2027 — Tournament begins
7 October 2027 — Group Stage begins
7 October 2027 — India vs Australia
10 October 2027 — India vs Pakistan
24 October 2027 — Group Stage ends
25 October 2027 — Super 7 begins
14 November 2027 — Super 7 ends
17 November 2027 — Semi-Final 1
18 November 2027 — Semi-Final 2
21 November 2027 — Final
This page will remain the main ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule hub on ICCODIWorldCup.com. As qualification-dependent teams are confirmed or an officially announced fixture change occurs, the relevant schedule entry can be updated here rather than creating another page targeting the same search intent.
This page is designed as a central information hub. Keep facts verified and update this page when the underlying tournament information changes.