Cricket South Africa CEO Pholetsi Moseki has announced that eight venues in South Africa are set for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. This event will also see games held in Zimbabwe and Namibia as part of a tri-nation hosting arrangement.
Moseki explained to South Africa's News24 that the selection of the eight venues was based on "scientific" criteria, such as their closeness to airports and the availability of hotel accommodations.
The main stadiums include the Wanderers in Johannesburg, SuperSport Park in Centurion, Newlands in Cape Town, Kingsmead in Durban, and St George's Park in Gqeberha. Additional venues will be the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, Boland Park in Paarl, and Buffalo Park in East London.
These stadiums were all utilized during the 2003 World Cup hosted by South Africa. However, Benoni, Potchefstroom, and Kimberley, which were part of the 2003 roster, are not included in the 2027 edition.
The 2027 tournament is scheduled for October and November.
- Venue Guide -
**Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg**: This iconic 30,000-capacity stadium is known for hosting significant events, including the 2003 World Cup finals, the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup, and the 2009 Champions Trophy semi-final.
**Newlands, Cape Town**: Set against the picturesque Table Mountain, Newlands has hosted more Test matches than any other venue in South Africa and was the site for the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup final and a 2007 T20 World Cup semi-final.
**SuperSport Park, Centurion**: Located outside Pretoria, this stadium was the venue for the 2009 Champions Trophy final.
**Kingsmead, Durban**: This venue hosted a semi-final during both the 2003 World Cup and the 2007 T20 World Cup.
**St George's Park, Gqeberha**: As South Africa's oldest Test venue, it was a semi-final location during the 2003 World Cup.
**Boland Park, Paarl**: Known for its scenic views in the Cape Winelands, it was a venue during the 2003 World Cup and is actively involved in the SA20 franchise competition.
**Springbok Park, Bloemfontein**: This ground has hosted five Test matches and two matches during the Super Six stage of the 2003 World Cup.
**Buffalo Park, East London**: Though less frequently used for men’s international matches recently, it has seen one Test match and was also a Super Six venue in 2003.
