World Cup 2027 ticket requests pass 120 million

Ticket applications for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 have passed 120 million, with 120,809,467 received as on 1 November, the ICC has announced. The ICC says the India vs Pakistan match in Johannesburg on 10 October has drawn more than 8,397,294 applications.

The ballot closes on 21 November 2026, and entry is free at registration.

Where the demand is coming from

Nearly 2.8 million unique fans from 193 countries have registered for the chance to buy tickets for the 14th edition of the ODI showpiece. South Africa, the United Kingdom, India, the United States and Australia lead the ballot application requests.

The ICC also points to more than 32.5 million match registrations, which it says shows interest reaching beyond the high-profile fixtures. The tournament returns to Africa for the first time in 24 years.