The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 is already generating extraordinary global interest, with ticket applications surpassing 120 million as fans prepare for the return of the tournament to Africa after 24 years.
According to the latest figures released by the International Cricket Council (ICC), a total of 120,809,467 ticket applications had been received as of November 1, 2026. Nearly 2.8 million unique fans from 193 countries have registered for the ticket ballot, while more than 32.5 million match registrations highlight the widespread appeal of the competition.
South Africa, the United Kingdom, India, the United States and Australia are among the leading countries in terms of ticket applications. The response has also been significant across
the African continent, with South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia collectively attracting more than 14.9 million applications.
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2027 Match Among Most Sought-After Fixtures
Unsurprisingly, the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan encounter has emerged as one of the biggest attractions of the tournament. Their October 10, 2027 clash in Johannesburg has already received 8,397,294 ticket applications.
The World Cup final, scheduled for November 21, 2027, at the same venue, has also generated enormous interest, with 7,900,944 applications.
South Africa's eight host venues will stage 41 matches, attracting more than 105 million ticket applications. Matches involving the home side, including its 11 fixtures and pre-seeded Super 7 matches, have collectively received nearly 26 million requests.
Zimbabwe has recorded more than 13.3 million applications, with its group-stage encounter against India on October 24 at the new Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium near Victoria Falls attracting over 3.3 million requests.
Meanwhile, Namibia has received more than two million applications for its six scheduled matches at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The England vs Bangladesh fixture on October 8 has attracted close to 900,000 applications.
ICC Officials Welcome Extraordinary Global Response
ICC General Manager of Events and Cricket Operations Gaurav Saxena expressed satisfaction with the response, highlighting the significance of bringing the tournament back to Africa after more than two decades.
He said the strong demand demonstrated the global appeal of the competition and the opportunity to deliver a memorable tournament across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Local Organising Committee CEO Qondisa Ngwenya also welcomed the response, stating that the substantial interest from African and international supporters reflected the tournament's potential to bring people together while showcasing the region's culture and hospitality.
How To Apply For ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Tickets?
The ticket ballot remains open until 23:59 CAT on November 21, 2026. Fans can register through the official ticketing website, tickets.cricketworldcup.com.
Registration is free, and supporters can submit one application per person for each match, with the option to select multiple fixtures.
The ballot does not operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Where applications exceed the available ticket allocation, successful applicants will be selected through a randomised process and informed by email about purchasing their tickets.
Fans must note that registration does not guarantee a ticket, and no payment is required during the ballot application stage. Those who fail to register before the deadline will not be eligible to participate in this ballot.
