2027 Cricket World Cup ticket ballot opens: what fans need to know
Registration is free and does not guarantee a ticket. The ICC says entries close on November 21, 2026, ahead of next year's tournament in southern Africa.
Fans can enter a ticket ballot for the 2027 men's Cricket World Cup following the ICC's October 1 announcement. Registration opens a chance to purchase tickets; it is not a completed booking.
The competition is scheduled for October 2–November 21, 2027, across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The ticket application window closes much earlier: at 23:59 South African Standard Time on November 21, 2026.
According to the ICC, entering the ballot costs nothing and requires no payment at registration. Applicants may enter for several matches, with one entry allowed per person for each fixture.
Applying early does not improve the odds. Where demand exceeds the available allocation, a random selection determines who gets an opportunity to buy. Successful applicants receive purchasing instructions by email.
The distinction matters for supporters planning ahead: submitting a ballot entry does not secure admission. Fans should use the ticket portal linked from the ICC's announcement and check their allocation before treating attendance as confirmed.