England at the Cricket World Cup 2027
schedule and where to watch
England play 5 group matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, starting against Bangladesh in Windhoek on Friday, 8 October. If they reach the Super 7 in their seeded position, they play 6 more matches from Wednesday, 27 October.
England group fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 8 October | England v Bangladesh | Windhoek |
| Wednesday, 13 October | England v Sri Lanka | Windhoek |
| Saturday, 16 October | South Africa v England | Gqeberha |
| Wednesday, 20 October | England v Qualifier B | Harare |
| Saturday, 23 October | England v New Zealand | Gqeberha |
England in the Super 7 (if they qualify as seeded)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 27 October | B2 (South Africa) v AB4 (England) | Tshwane |
| Saturday, 30 October | A3 (Pakistan) v AB4 (England) | Victoria Falls |
| Tuesday, 2 November | B3 (Sri Lanka) v AB4 (England) | Cape Town |
| Friday, 5 November | A2 (Australia) v AB4 (England) | Durban |
| Monday, 8 November | B1 (New Zealand) v AB4 (England) | Durban |
| Thursday, 11 November | A1 (India) v AB4 (England) | Gqeberha |
Semi-finals and Final
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 17 November | Semi-Final 1 | Cape Town |
| Thursday, 18 November | Semi-Final 2 | Tshwane |
| Sunday, 21 November | Final | Johannesburg |
England at past World Cups
Before 2027, England had played 13 World Cups and 93 World Cup matches: 52 won, 39 lost, 1 tied, 1 no result. Their best result: champions in 2019. (Records to the end of the 2023 tournament.)
Source: Wikipedia, Cricket World Cup: teams’ performances ↗
England’s ODI record against these opponents
- In ODIs, England and Bangladesh have met 25 times: England won 20, Bangladesh 5 (records to 9 December 2023).
- In ODIs, England and Sri Lanka have met 79 times: England won 38, Sri Lanka 37, 1 tied, 3 no result (records to 9 December 2023).
- In ODIs, South Africa and England have met 74 times: South Africa won 37, England 31, 1 tied, 5 no result (records to 8 September 2025).
From each team’s Wikipedia record-by-opponent article, to the date shown; World Cups are ODI matches.
Where to watch
In the UK and Ireland, Sky Sports and NOW (the ICC’s Sky deal runs to 2031). Other countries have not been announced: see the full schedule and where-to-watch table.
Questions
When is England’s first match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Friday, 8 October 2027 against Bangladesh in Windhoek.
Who do England play in the group stage?
Bangladesh (Friday, 8 October, Windhoek); Sri Lanka (Wednesday, 13 October, Windhoek); South Africa (Saturday, 16 October, Gqeberha); Qualifier B (Wednesday, 20 October, Harare); New Zealand (Saturday, 23 October, Gqeberha).
Where would England play in the Super 7?
If they qualify in their seeded position: England (Wednesday, 27 October, Tshwane); England (Saturday, 30 October, Victoria Falls); England (Tuesday, 2 November, Cape Town); England (Friday, 5 November, Durban); England (Monday, 8 November, Durban); England (Thursday, 11 November, Gqeberha).
Where can I watch England at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Confirmed so far: United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports / NOW. Other countries are not announced yet.
Source: ICC, Fixture schedule announced for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 ↗ · checked 2026-10-01. Start times have not been published yet.