New Zealand at the Cricket World Cup 2027
schedule and where to watch
New Zealand play 5 group matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, starting against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday, 9 October. If they reach the Super 7 in their seeded position, they play 6 more matches from Tuesday, 26 October.
New Zealand group fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 9 October | South Africa v New Zealand | Cape Town |
| Tuesday, 12 October | New Zealand v Bangladesh | KuGompo City |
| Sunday, 17 October | New Zealand v Qualifier B | Harare |
| Wednesday, 20 October | New Zealand v Sri Lanka | Johannesburg |
| Saturday, 23 October | England v New Zealand | Gqeberha |
New Zealand in the Super 7 (if they qualify as seeded)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 26 October | B1 (New Zealand) v A3 (Pakistan) | Gqeberha |
| Friday, 29 October | B1 (New Zealand) v B3 (Sri Lanka) | KuGompo City |
| Monday, 1 November | A2 (Australia) v B1 (New Zealand) | Victoria Falls |
| Thursday, 4 November | A1 (India) v B1 (New Zealand) | Paarl |
| Monday, 8 November | B1 (New Zealand) v AB4 (England) | Durban |
| Friday, 12 November | B2 (South Africa) v B1 (New Zealand) | Cape Town |
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 |
New Zealand at past World Cups
Before 2027, New Zealand had played 13 World Cups and 99 World Cup matches: 59 won, 38 lost, 1 tied, 1 no result. Their best result: runners-up in 2015 and 2019. (Records to the end of the 2023 tournament.)
Source: Wikipedia, Cricket World Cup: teams’ performances ↗
New Zealand’s ODI record against these opponents
- In ODIs, New Zealand and South Africa have met 74 times: New Zealand won 27, South Africa 42, 5 no result (records to 18 January 2026).
- In ODIs, New Zealand and Sri Lanka have met 108 times: New Zealand won 54, Sri Lanka 44, 1 tied, 9 no result (records to 18 January 2026).
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 New Zealand’s first match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
Saturday, 9 October 2027 against South Africa in Cape Town.
Who do New Zealand play in the group stage?
South Africa (Saturday, 9 October, Cape Town); Bangladesh (Tuesday, 12 October, KuGompo City); Qualifier B (Sunday, 17 October, Harare); Sri Lanka (Wednesday, 20 October, Johannesburg); England (Saturday, 23 October, Gqeberha).
Where would New Zealand play in the Super 7?
If they qualify in their seeded position: Pakistan (Tuesday, 26 October, Gqeberha); Sri Lanka (Friday, 29 October, KuGompo City); New Zealand (Monday, 1 November, Victoria Falls); New Zealand (Thursday, 4 November, Paarl); England (Monday, 8 November, Durban); New Zealand (Friday, 12 November, Cape Town).
Where can I watch New Zealand 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.