ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 Ticket Ballot to Launch October 1

WicketPulse · 2026-09-30 · Original automated news brief

The ticket ballot for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 will begin on October 1, 2026, coinciding with the release of the official match schedule. The event will take place across South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Fans globally will have the opportunity to express interest in matches held in all three host nations. The ballot aims to provide equitable access to the 14th edition of the tournament, which will be the largest Cricket World Cup in Africa to date.

The ballot launch will occur at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town. This marks the first time the tournament will be hosted across three African countries. The process will allow fans to secure tickets for matches in all three locations. The event is set to be the most significant Cricket World Cup on the continent yet.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: ICC ↗ · Source published 2026-09-30