ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 Ticket Ballot Opens Oct 1: How to Apply and Watch Live

Ticket ballot details and timeline

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 ticket ballot opens on 1 October 2026 and remains open until 21 November 2026. Entry is free and not based on a first‑come, first‑served basis; all valid submissions received during this period are treated equally in a randomised draw [source].

How to register for free from India

Fans may apply for as many matches as they wish, with each match counted as a separate ballot entry. For each match you can request up to four tickets and choose your preferred ticket category at the same time. No payment is required to enter the ballot [source].

Watch the schedule launch live on JioHotstar and Star Sports

The ballot launch coincides with the official schedule announcement at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town. The schedule‑launch show will be streamed live at 5:30 PM SAST / 9:00 PM IST. Indian viewers can watch the live broadcast on JioHotstar and the Star Sports network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 Hindi, Star Sports 3) as part of the JioStar India feed [source].

What happens after the ballot

Successful entrants will be contacted by email and given a defined window to purchase the tickets allocated to them. If a match is not oversubscribed, registered fans can buy tickets immediately; any remaining inventory after the ballot may be released in later sales phases [source].

Important cautions for applicants

Participation in the ballot does not guarantee ticket allocation; selection depends on demand and the randomised outcome of the draw. Dates, broadcast details and procedural rules are based on the ICC announcement and could change, so fans should verify any updates closer to the event [source].

Context: Why the ODI format matters

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is the premier ODI tournament, and the ICC maintains the official Men’s ODI Team Rankings [source]. This underscores the significance of the upcoming World Cup as the pinnacle of 50‑over cricket.

Fans can check the exact opening time, FAQs and any updates on the ICC’s official World Cup 2027 webpage, which hosts the ballot form and schedule details.