Eight venues have been confirmed by Cricket South Africa to host the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe, two African nations.
The selection procedure, according to CSA Chief Executive Pholetsi Moseki, is “scientific,” emphasizing practical factors like hotel availability and airport accessibility.
The major event will have an impact on the region, which also hosted the 2003 World Cup. Venues that will host the event include Buffalo Park in East London, SuperSport Park in Centurion, Cape Town’s Newlands, Kingsmead in Durban, St. George’s Park in Gqeberha, Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, and Mangaung Oval in Johannesburg.
Benoni, Potchefstroom, and Kimberley, which were a part of the 2003 tournament, are notable exclusions from the list of hosts. Infrastructures and facilities that are best suited to handle the anticipated influx of journalists and fans from across the world were given priority throughout the selection process.
The hosting nations are intended to exhibit their rich cultural diversity and kind hospitality, therefore the event is set to take place in October–November of 2027.
The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg can hold up to 30,000 people in total. It played home to the World Cup finals in 2003, the first-ever T20 World Cup in 2007, and a 2009 Champions Trophy semifinal.
