How to watch ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule announcement? Check TV channel, live streaming and more

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule announcement is set to take place in Cape Town on Thursday, October 1. The event will mark the one-year countdown to the tournament, which is scheduled to begin on October 2, 2027.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will reveal the complete schedule during a special launch event at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. The event will also open the ticket ballot for fans looking to attend the tournament.

With fans from different parts of the world looking to follow the announcement live, the ICC has confirmed broadcast details for several major cricketing markets. Here is everything you need to know about the TV channels, live streaming and other details.

ICC World Cup 2027 schedule announcement: Date, time and venue confirmed for Cape Town

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule will be announced in Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday, October 1. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM local time, which means fans in India can watch the announcement from 8:30 PM IST.

The 14th edition of the ODI World Cup will feature 14 teams and will be played across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament is scheduled to begin in October 2027 and will include a new format, with the Super Series round followed by the group stage and the Super 7 round before the semi-finals.

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The Super 7 round will follow a single round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals. The first-placed team will face the fourth-placed team, while the second-placed team will take on the third-placed team for a place in the final.

Where to watch in India: Star Sports network TV channels and JioHotstar Live Streaming

Indian fans can watch the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule announcement live on the Star Sports network. The launch show will be available on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 Hindi and Star Sports 3, while JioHotstar will provide the live streaming option.

JioStar holds the broadcast rights in India, making Star Sports and JioHotstar the main platforms for viewers. The schedule launch will also be available through different TV channels and streaming platforms across several countries.

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule launch: Live streaming details

What happens next: Full fixtures, India vs Pakistan date and World Cup 2027 ticket ballot

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule announcement will reveal the complete fixtures for the tournament. Fans will also be keen to know the date and venue of the India vs Pakistan match, although it is yet to be confirmed whether the two teams will be placed in the same group.

Ten teams have already secured their places in the 14-team tournament, with hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe getting automatic qualification. India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh have also secured their spots based on the ICC ODI rankings, while the remaining four places will be decided through the Qualifiers early next year.

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The schedule announcement will also mark the opening of the World Cup 2027 ticket ballot, giving fans an opportunity to register for tickets. India stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will also be among the players in focus as they look to make their final Men's Cricket World Cup campaign a memorable one.