Quick answer
The 2027 World Cup is played at 12 venues: eight in South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Tshwane/Centurion, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha, KuGompo City and Paarl), three in Zimbabwe (Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls) and one in Namibia (Windhoek). The final is at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, and the semi-finals are in Cape Town and Tshwane.
The World Cup returns to Africa for the first time since 2003, and the venue list mixes famous Test grounds with two firsts: Namibia’s first senior World Cup games, and a brand-new stadium at Victoria Falls. Below we list all 12, with the number of matches each one hosts. We counted them ourselves from the official fixture list.
All 12 World Cup 2027 venues at a glance
| Stadium | City | Country | Capacity (approx.) | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg | South Africa | 34,000 | 6 |
| Newlands | Cape Town | South Africa | 25,000 | 6 |
| Kingsmead | Durban | South Africa | 25,000 | 6 |
| Centurion Park | Tshwane (Centurion) | South Africa | 22,000 | 5 |
| Mangaung Oval | Bloemfontein | South Africa | 20,000 | 5 |
| St George’s Park | Gqeberha | South Africa | 19,000 | 5 |
| Buffalo Park | KuGompo City | South Africa | 16,000 | 4 |
| Boland Park | Paarl | South Africa | 10,000 | 4 |
| Harare Sports Club | Harare | Zimbabwe | 10,000 | 4 |
| Queens Sports Club | Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 12,500 | 2 |
| Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium | Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe | 10,000 | 4 |
| Namibia Cricket Ground | Windhoek | Namibia | 7,000 | 6 |
Capacities are approximate figures from public sources and can change with temporary seating.
Venue by venue
Johannesburg: Wanderers Stadium
6 matches · about 34,000 seats. India v Pakistan (10 Oct), Super 7 games, the final (21 Nov). High altitude means the ball flies.
Cape Town: Newlands
6 matches · about 25,000 seats. India v Australia (7 Oct), Semi-final 1 (17 Nov). Table Mountain in the background; often helps swing early.
Durban: Kingsmead
6 matches · about 25,000 seats. Six games including India’s last Super 7 game (14 Nov). Humid coastal air can help seam bowlers.
Tshwane (Centurion): Centurion Park
5 matches · about 22,000 seats. India v Afghanistan (14 Oct), Semi-final 2 (18 Nov). Bouncy pitch and fast outfield.
Bloemfontein: Mangaung Oval
5 matches · about 20,000 seats. Pakistan and India v Qualifier A, three Super 7 games.
Gqeberha: St George’s Park
5 matches · about 19,000 seats. Famous brass band in the crowd; five games including South Africa v England.
KuGompo City: Buffalo Park
4 matches · about 16,000 seats. Formerly East London; four games including Australia v Afghanistan.
Paarl: Boland Park
4 matches · about 10,000 seats. Small, scenic ground in the Cape Winelands; India v New Zealand in the Super 7.
Harare: Harare Sports Club
4 matches · about 10,000 seats. Zimbabwe v Australia, Zimbabwe v Pakistan.
Bulawayo: Queens Sports Club
2 matches · about 12,500 seats. Zimbabwe’s first two home games of the tournament.
Victoria Falls: Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium
4 matches · about 10,000 seats. Brand-new ground near the falls; Zimbabwe v India (24 Oct) and three Super 7 games.
Windhoek: Namibia Cricket Ground
6 matches · about 7,000 seats. All three Super Series games plus three Group B games. Namibia’s first senior World Cup matches.
What these venues mean for the teams
- Altitude: Johannesburg, Tshwane and Bloemfontein are high up (Johannesburg about 1,750 m). The ball travels further, so 300-plus totals are common.
- Coastal swing: Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha and KuGompo City are by the sea. Morning moisture and wind can help swing and seam bowling.
- Spring weather: October and November are spring. Afternoon thunderstorms can hit the Highveld (Johannesburg, Tshwane), so rain rules may play a part.
- Unknown ground: Victoria Falls has never hosted an international. Teams going there – India among them – will have no previous data.
Our take
Teams that pick bowlers for bounce will do well in this World Cup. Asian sides who won in 2023 with three spinners will probably need a more pace-heavy attack, especially on the Highveld.
Getting between venues
Johannesburg to Tshwane is about an hour by road. Cape Town to Paarl is under an hour. Most other moves need a domestic flight. Victoria Falls has its own airport. If you are planning a trip, read our tickets guide and the Victoria Falls stadium guide.
Frequently asked questions
How many venues are there for the 2027 World Cup?
12 venues: eight in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and one in Namibia.
Where is the 2027 World Cup final?
At the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 21 November 2027.
Which city hosts the most World Cup 2027 matches?
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Windhoek host six matches each.
Which country is hosting the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are co-hosts.
What is KuGompo City?
It is the new name of East London in South Africa. The venue is Buffalo Park.
Sources we used
- ICC: Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 venues and brand revealed
- ICC: Fixture schedule announced for Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027
- ICC: Final and semi-final venues revealed
- 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. Match counts per venue are our own count from the official fixture list. When the ICC changes anything, we update this page and the date below.
Last updated: 6 November 2026.
