Cricket World Cup
The ultimate prize in one-day cricket. Held every four years, the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup brings together the world's best nations for a six-week festival of 50-over drama.
Tournament Pulse
The essential facts behind the global 50-over showpiece.
The prestigious long-form tournament of white-ball cricket.
One Day International (ODI) rules apply throughout.
With 6 titles, Australia are the most dominant force in CWC history.
The 2027 World Cup
The next edition of the Men's Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be held in late 2027, hosted jointly by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. The tournament will expand to 14 teams, bringing back the two-group format followed by a Super Six stage.
UK TV Coverage
The Cricket World Cup is a major event in the UK broadcasting calendar:
Sky Sports & Free-to-Air
Sky Sports Cricket is the primary live broadcaster for all ICC events in the UK. However, the World Cup Final is often selected for 'listed event' status or special arrangements, ensuring it is shown on free-to-air television (typically Channel 4 or BBC) if England reach the final.
Daily highlight packages are also a staple of the BBC's coverage during the tournament.
Recent Winners
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | India | Australia | India |
| 2019 | England & Wales | England | New Zealand |
| 2015 | Australia & NZ | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2011 | India, SL, Bdesh | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2007 | West Indies | Australia | Sri Lanka |