Cricket World Cup 2027 Draws 120 Million Ticket Requests
Fans from 193 countries have registered interest ahead of the ballot closing on 21 November 2026.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Cultural
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More than 120 million ticket requests have been received for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, with 2.8 million unique fans from 193 countries registering interest. The 14-team tournament features 57 matches across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Why it matters
The scale of demand signals strong global interest in the tournament ahead of its 2027 staging across three host nations. Because access to purchase is determined by a randomised ballot where demand exceeds allocation, many registrants will not secure tickets to their preferred fixtures.
Figures from the ticket platform show 105 million requests for South African fixtures across 41 matches at eight venues, and nearly 26 million for matches involving South Africa. The Zimbabwe v India match on 24 October has drawn over 3.3 million requests, while Namibia's six fixtures have received more than two million.
The players
International Cricket Council (ICC)
The ICC is the global governing body for cricket, responsible for organising the Men's Cricket World Cup and its ticketing programme.
The details
Fans register for the ballot free of charge by creating an account at the official ticketing site, selecting preferred matches and submitting entries. Where demand exceeds available allocation, purchase access is determined through a randomised ballot process.
Timeline
8 October: England v Bangladesh match in Namibia
10 October: India versus Pakistan clash at Wanderers Stadium
24 October: Zimbabwe v India match in Victoria Falls
21 November 2026 (23:59 CAT): Ticket ballot registration closes
21 November: Tournament final at Wanderers Stadium
Cultural
The 2027 edition extends the tournament's pattern of multi-country hosting, spreading 57 matches across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia rather than a single host nation.
Fans who wish to attend must register through the official ballot before the closing deadline, and entry is free but does not guarantee tickets. Successful access depends on the randomised allocation wherever a fixture is oversubscribed.
The takeaway
Fans planning to attend should register before the 21 November 2026 deadline, since free entry does not guarantee access to any specific fixture. Those hoping to see a particular match should register early and consider several options across the three host nations.
What happens next
The ticket ballot registration closes at 23:59 CAT on 21 November 2026, and the tournament final is scheduled for 21 November at Wanderers Stadium.
Further reading
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More information
Register for the ballot through the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 ticket ballot registration page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ICC.
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