ICC reports surge in demand for 2027 World Cup tickets

Zahid Mehmood • October 15, 2026 • Sports

The 2027 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s ODI World Cup has witnessed an unprecedented surge in ticket demand, with 4.4 million people registering their interest in just 12 days. According to the ICC, applications have been submitted for more than 15.08 million tickets through the ongoing ticket ballot registration process.

The applications have come from 142 countries, highlighting the tournament’s global appeal and the growing excitement among cricket fans. Fans can register for the ICC ticket ballot until November 21. The ICC has urged interested supporters to complete their registration before the deadline to participate in the ticket allocation process. The 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

The tournament is expected to bring together leading cricket teams from around the world, allowing fans to watch their favourite players and teams compete on the global stage. The strong response to the ticket ballot highlights the significant worldwide interest in the upcoming tournament.