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The ICC will unveil the 2027 World Cup schedule and groups at an event in Cape Town, South Africa, on October 1.
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The launch show begins at 5:30 p.m. SAST (9:00 p.m. IST) and will stream free on the ICC’s YouTube channel.
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The ticket ballot for the tournament also opens on the same day and runs until November 21, 2026.
The 2027 World Cup draw is finally here, and the coverage is global
The countdown to the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup reaches a major milestone on Thursday, with the ICC confirming the schedule launch show will air live from the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town. The event doubles as the opening of the tournament’s ticket ballot.
Fourteen teams will contest 57 matches across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, and Thursday’s broadcast is expected to confirm both the groups and the full fixture list a year ahead of the opening match.
The ICC has published a detailed broadcast list covering every major cricketing market, so fans know exactly where to tune in regardless of their region.
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Where to watch the schedule launch in India
TV channel: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 Hindi, Star Sports 3
Live streaming: JioHotstar
JioStar holds the rights in India, with the launch show carried live across the Star Sports network and streamed on JioHotstar.
Where to watch the schedule launch in Sri Lanka
TV channel: DTV
Live streaming: Dialog Play App
Dialog will broadcast the event live in Sri Lanka, with coverage available on DTV and through the Dialog Play App.
Where to watch the schedule launch in South Africa
TV channel: SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport Cricket Africa, SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Grandstand Africa
Live streaming: SuperSport Africa ROA, SuperSport Africa SA
SuperSport carries the launch show across South Africa and the wider Sub-Saharan Africa region, with multiple channels within its network airing the broadcast.
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Where to watch the schedule launch in Australia
TV channel: Not available
Live streaming: Amazon Prime Video (on-demand)
Unlike most other territories, the launch show will not be available live in Australia. Prime Video will instead carry the event on demand after it airs.
Where to watch the schedule launch in the UK
TV channel: Sky Sports Cricket
Live streaming: Sky Sports app
Sky Sports holds the rights in the UK, with the launch show airing live on Sky Sports Cricket.
Where to watch the schedule launch in the USA and Canada
TV channel:Willow TV
Live streaming:Willow TV app
Fans across the United States and Canada can follow the launch live through Willow TV.
Where to watch the schedule launch in New Zealand
TV channel: Not confirmed at this time
Live streaming: ICC YouTube
The ICC has not listed any dedicated New Zealand broadcaster. Fans in the country can still follow the event through the ICC’s free global YouTube stream.
Where to watch the schedule launch in Pakistan
TV channel: PTV, Geo Super
Live streaming: Myco, Tamasha
Pakistani fans have multiple options, with PTV and Geo Super carrying the broadcast on television, and Myco and Tamasha offering digital streams.
Where to watch the schedule launch in Bangladesh
TV channel: Not confirmed at this time
Live streaming: ICC YouTube
Bangladesh does not appear on the ICC’s official broadcaster list for this event. Fans can instead rely on the free global stream
Where to watch the schedule launch in the Caribbean
TV channel: ESPN Caribbean
Live streaming: Disney+
ESPN holds the rights across the Caribbean, with the launch show airing live on ESPN Caribbean and also available through Disney+.
Where to watch the schedule launch in the UAE
TV channel: Not available
Live streaming: StarzPlay Cricket
The UAE is covered under the ICC’s wider Middle East and North Africa rights deal with Etisalat, with StarzPlay Cricket the only listed way to stream the launch show live in the region.
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule launch: Broadcast details worldwide
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Star Sports 1, 1 Hindi, 2, 2 Hindi, 3 |
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South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa |
SuperSport Cricket, Grandstand |
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ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule launch: Start time worldwide
The broadcast is set to go live at 5:30 PM local time, with simultaneous coverage across every major cricketing nation. The ICC’s official YouTube channel will also show the draw live, alongside TV and streaming options.
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