Quick answer
The Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium is a new ground being built at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, with a capacity of about 10,000. It hosts four World Cup 2027 matches, starting with Zimbabwe v India on 24 October 2027. As of October 2026, the ICC says the main building works are nearly complete.
World Cup 2027 matches at Victoria Falls
| Date (2027) | Stage | Match | Host city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 24 Oct | Group A | Zimbabwe v India | Victoria Falls |
| Thu, 28 Oct | Super 7 | A1 (India) v A2 (Australia) | Victoria Falls |
| Sat, 30 Oct | Super 7 | A3 (Pakistan) v AB4 (England) | Victoria Falls |
| Mon, 1 Nov | Super 7 | A2 (Australia) v B1 (New Zealand) | Victoria Falls |
If India and Pakistan qualify for the Super 7 as seeds, both teams play here: India twice (v Zimbabwe and v A2) and Pakistan once (v AB4).
How far along is the stadium?
According to an ICC update on 19 October 2026:
- The media centre, broadcast centre, changing rooms, medical facility, grandstands and grass banks are substantially complete.
- Roofing, bucket seating and other finishing work are still in progress.
- Full completion is targeted for mid-2027, with an international series planned as a test run.
Zimbabwe Cricket managing director Givemore Makoni said the main building works are “as good as complete”. The ICC’s tournament director Sarah Edgar called Victoria Falls “an exciting project”.
Why this ground matters
- No data: no international has been played here yet. Teams will not know how the pitch plays until the test events in 2027.
- Small ground, big names: with about 10,000 seats, India’s games here will be among the hardest tickets to get.
- Tourism: Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya, “the smoke that thunders”) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Zimbabwe is using the World Cup to attract visitors.
Travel tips for fans
- Victoria Falls has its own international airport, and many visitors also fly via Johannesburg.
- Rooms are limited in a small town, so book early if you win tickets in the ballot.
- October is hot and dry in Victoria Falls, and the falls themselves are at their lowest flow at that time of year. Bring sun protection and water.
- Check Zimbabwe’s visa rules on official sites before you travel.
Ticket help is in our World Cup 2027 tickets guide, and all 12 grounds are in the venues guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the Victoria Falls cricket stadium?
Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium.
What is the capacity of the Victoria Falls stadium?
About 10,000.
Which World Cup 2027 matches are at Victoria Falls?
Zimbabwe v India (24 Oct) and three Super 7 games: A1 v A2 (28 Oct), A3 v AB4 (30 Oct) and A2 v B1 (1 Nov).
Is the Victoria Falls stadium finished?
Main works were nearly complete by October 2026, with full completion targeted for mid-2027.
Sources we used
- ICC: Victoria Falls stadium nears completion for CWC27
- ICC: Zimbabwe venues make progress
- 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. When the ICC changes anything, we update this page and the date below.
Last updated: 9 November 2026.
