ICC Receives Over 1.5 Crore Ticket Applications for 2027 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) reported on October 13, 2026, that it has received over 1.5 crore ticket applications from 142 countries for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, which will take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Since the ticket ballot opened 12 days ago, a total of 15,083,752 applications have been submitted, with 4,423,417 registrations from fans worldwide. The ballot will remain open until November 21, 2026, one year prior to the final match scheduled at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.

The ICC's Chief Executive Officer, Sanjog Gupta, noted that the high demand for tickets reflects the Cricket World Cup's global appeal and the excitement surrounding the event, which returns to South Africa after 24 years. The ICC plans various promotional activities leading up to the tournament to enhance fan engagement.