Quick answer
World Cup 2027 tickets are being allocated through a free ballot on the official site, tickets.cricketworldcup.com. Registration opened on 1 October 2026 and closes at 23:59 SAST on 21 November 2026 (that is 2:59 AM IST and 2:59 AM PKT on 22 November). Prices start at about USD 9.50 (R158) and go up to about USD 30 (R514) for top-tier seats at the biggest matches.
This is the cheapest a men’s World Cup has been to watch in person for years, and the ICC has chosen a ballot instead of first-come, first-served. That changes how you should apply. Below is a simple, step-by-step guide, written for fans in India and Pakistan who may be planning their first trip to South Africa.
How the World Cup 2027 ticket ballot works
- Register on tickets.cricketworldcup.com with a valid email address.
- Choose matches. You can enter for as many matches as you like, but only one entry per person per match.
- Pay nothing yet. No payment is taken during the ballot.
- Wait for the draw. Speed does not matter. If a match has more requests than seats, a random ballot decides who gets the chance to buy.
- Check your email. Results go to the address you registered with. Successful fans get instructions on how to complete the purchase.
Our tip
Because it is a random draw, there is no advantage in rushing, but there is a big disadvantage in missing the deadline. Register calmly, but do it before 21 November. Enter a mix of high-demand games (India v Pakistan, India v Australia, the final) and quieter games in the same city, so you have a good chance of seeing at least one match.
World Cup 2027 ticket prices
| Ticket type | Approx. price |
|---|---|
| Entry-level | about USD 9.50 (R158) |
| Top tier, top matches | about USD 30 (R514) |
| Also offered | family bundles, student and pensioner rates, early-bird local allocations, club and school group pricing |
Rand prices are fixed; dollar figures move with the exchange rate. Roughly, USD 9.50 is about ₹800–850 or about PKR 2,700, but check the rate on the day you pay.
Which matches will be hardest to get?
- India v Pakistan – Sunday 10 Oct, Wanderers, Johannesburg (about 34,000 seats). Expect the ballot to be heavily oversubscribed.
- India v Australia – Thursday 7 Oct, Newlands, Cape Town (about 25,000).
- Zimbabwe v India – Sunday 24 Oct, Victoria Falls (about 10,000, a brand-new ground).
- Semi-finals – 17 Nov Cape Town, 18 Nov Tshwane. Final – 21 Nov Johannesburg.
Smaller grounds such as Boland Park in Paarl (about 10,000) and Windhoek (about 7,000) will also sell out quickly for the bigger names. Every date and venue is in our full schedule.
Planning a trip from India or Pakistan
- Visas: rules for South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia differ by passport and change over time. Check each country’s official visa or embassy website before booking anything.
- Pick one base: Johannesburg and Tshwane are about an hour apart by road, and Cape Town and Paarl are close too. Staying in one region can get you several games without extra flights.
- Weather: October and November are spring in southern Africa. Days are warm, but evenings in Johannesburg and Bloemfontein can be cool.
- Victoria Falls: if you win a ticket for India’s games there, book accommodation early. It is a small tourist town with limited rooms. Read our Victoria Falls stadium guide.
How to avoid ticket scams
- Only use tickets.cricketworldcup.com. The ballot is free, so anyone asking for money to “enter” is a scammer.
- Ignore social media posts selling “confirmed India v Pakistan tickets” before the ballot results are out.
- Never share your account password or one-time codes with anyone.
Frequently asked questions
How can I buy 2027 Cricket World Cup tickets?
Register for the free ballot at tickets.cricketworldcup.com before 23:59 SAST on 21 November 2026. If you are drawn, you will get an email explaining how to buy.
How much are World Cup 2027 tickets?
From about USD 9.50 (R158) for entry-level seats to about USD 30 (R514) for top-tier seats at top matches. Family, student and pensioner prices are also available.
Is the World Cup 2027 ticket ballot first-come, first-served?
No. Applying early gives no advantage. If demand is higher than supply, a random ballot decides.
Can I apply for India vs Pakistan tickets?
Yes. Select the 10 October match in Johannesburg during the ballot. It will be one of the most oversubscribed games.
What happens if I miss the ballot?
The ICC has not yet said how unsold tickets will be released. Follow the official site and our updates.
Sources we used
- ICC media release: schedule revealed and ballot opens
- Official ballot: tickets.cricketworldcup.com
- ICC: Fixture schedule announced for Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027
- Wikipedia: 2027 Cricket World Cup
About this guide. Written by the T20 Cricinfo desk. Every date, venue and number on this page is checked against the ICC’s own announcements first, then major cricket media. Prices and ballot rules are quoted from the ICC media release of 1 October 2026. Currency conversions are rough guides only. When the ICC changes anything, we update this page and the date below.
Last updated: 5 November 2026.
