ICC Cricket World Cup 2027
Oct 2 – Nov 21, 2027
Why demand moves
Fourteen teams and 57 matches across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia: hospitality and transport peak in host cities, and watch parties and sports bars fill in cricket-loving countries.
What peaks
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Compare how many businesses of each busy type are near a place with the country as a whole: gaps, typical or crowded. Free accounts get one check a month; paid plans get more.
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Watch-party nights with food packages
Low start-up costSupporter travel packages to host cities
Medium start-up costIn numbers
The 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup runs from 2 October to 21 November 2027: 57 matches at 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with the final in Johannesburg.
Source: International Cricket Council (ICC) (2026)Key dates
Start getting ready
Jun 12 · 16 weeks before
Starts
Oct 2 · In 348 days
Ends
Nov 21
Get ready checklist
Check the fixture list for your city
Plan screens, food and staff for big matches
Also in
The same season in other markets — useful for importing and exporting.
Questions about ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 in Namibia
When is ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 in Namibia?
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 in Namibia runs from October 2, 2027 to November 21, 2027.
Which businesses are busiest during ICC Cricket World Cup 2027?
hotels, vacation rentals, sports bars, restaurants, tour operators and car rentals see the most demand. Fourteen teams and 57 matches across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia: hospitality and transport peak in host cities, and watch parties and sports bars fill in cricket-loving countries.
When should businesses start preparing for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027?
About 16 weeks before — from June 12, 2027 for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. Check the fixture list for your city
What business can I start for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027?
Ideas for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027: watch-party nights with food packages (low start-up cost) and supporter travel packages to host cities (medium start-up cost).