ICC unveils 12 venues for ODI WC 2027 as Africa hosts showpiece after 24 years
The ICC has announced the 12 host venues for the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup, which will be held across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. This marks the tournament's return to the African continent after a 24-year hiatus.
Why it matters
The event is a major economic and cultural milestone for the host nations and a significant moment for global cricket fans.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday officially unveiled the 12 host venues for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, confirming the cities across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia that will stage the 50-over showpiece when it returns to Africa for the first time in 24 years.The announcement was made during a grand ceremony in Johannesburg, where the ICC also revealed the tournament's official brand identity, 'Three Nations, One Heartbeat', symbolising the shared spirit of optimism, diversity and unity among the three co-hosts.The 14th edition of the World Cup will feature 57 matches and 14 teams, with eight cities in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe, and Namibia's capital Windhoek selected as host venues.The tournament marks Africa's first Men's ODI World Cup since the 2003 edition, which was jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya.'A landmark moment for cricket'ICC chairman Jay Shah described the venue announcement as a major…
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