ICC To Unveil 2027 ODI World Cup Schedule On Thursday; Ticket Ballot To Open For Mega Event

Cape Town will host the launch event for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup on Thursday, marking one year until the tournament begins. The ICC will unveil the schedule and open a global ticket ballot during the ceremony at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. The event will broadcast live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network in India.

South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the top-ranked ODI nations have secured automatic entry, with the remaining four spots decided through a global qualifier. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli expressed their desire to win the 2027 ODI World Cup, with Kohli stating it as his final opportunity to achieve championship glory for India. Fans can request up to four tickets per match from October 1 to November 21, 2026, with a randomised draw determining allocations where demand exceeds stadium capacity.