India Set to Host Major ICC Tournaments Until 2031
India's Upcoming ICC Events
India is slated to host the ICC Men's Champions Trophy in 2029 and will co-host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup with Bangladesh in 2031. This announcement was made following the ICC Board's approval of the schedule for significant men's events and qualification frameworks extending to 2035 during their meetings held in Bali, Indonesia.
The Champions Trophy is scheduled for October 9 to 28, 2029, while the World Cup will take place from October 9 to November 23, 2031. The ICC has also outlined hosting windows for other major men's tournaments from 2028 to 2035, providing clarity for member boards and players regarding the international cricket calendar.
Future ICC Events and Their Hosts
Australia and New Zealand will jointly host the Men's T20 World Cup in 2028, set for October 12 to November 12. England is set to host the World Test Championship final in 2029 from June 8 to 12, and will also co-host the Men's T20 World Cup in 2030 alongside Ireland and Scotland from July 4 to August 4. Additionally, England will host the WTC final again in 2031 from June 12 to 16. The hosts for several future tournaments, including the 2032 Men's T20 World Cup and the 2035 Men's ODI World Cup, have yet to be determined.
ICC's Vision for the Future
Sanjog Gupta, the ICC CEO, emphasized that the newly approved calendar will enhance certainty and direction for international cricket. He stated, "The ICC events portfolio and schedule are vital for cricket's global structure, providing context and competitiveness that elevate the sport for fans and players alike. We aim to offer long-term visibility for athletes and member associations to foster improved player pathways and high-performance programs."
Qualification Formats for Upcoming Tournaments
The ICC Board has also ratified qualification formats for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup, the 2028 Men's T20 World Cup, and the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup. The Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in early 2027 will feature 10 teams competing in 23 matches, with the top four teams qualifying for the World Cup. The 2028 Men's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier will consist of 31 matches among 16 teams, with eight teams qualifying for the tournament.
For the Women's T20 World Cup, the Global Qualifier will include teams from regional competitions, with the top two from a 10-team qualifier securing spots in the 2028 event.
Olympic Cricket Qualification Events
The ICC has confirmed the venues and dates for the final qualification events for cricket's return to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. The men's qualifier will occur in the USA from February 5 to 13, 2028, while the women's qualifier will be held in Bangladesh from February 26 to March 5, 2028. Each qualifier will feature eight teams divided into two groups, with the winners advancing to the finals to secure the last qualification spots for the LA28 Olympic cricket competition.