It is perhaps one of the busiest and most exciting times for the fans of cricket across the world. The ICC has planned a congested slate of global tournaments from 2025 to 2031 across all three major formats: Test, ODI and T20. All offer competitive cricket, iconic venues and the opportunity to watch tomorrow’s stars shine on the big stage.
If you’re wondering what’s next on the agenda in international cricket, we round up all of the ICC tournaments that have been scheduled over the years ahead.
A New Phase of Global Cricket Starts in 2025
The 2025 onwards ICC multi-year cycle will start with its most popular tournament – the Champions Trophy. And now it is back in Pakistan, a remarkable occasion for the country as it stages an ICC event after quite some time. “The World Cup consists of the elite eight sides in ODI cricket, which means it is going to be a short but competitive tournament.
In addition to that, 2025 will have the Women’s ODI World Cup in India, but here we concentrate primarily on men’s tournaments.
T20 World Cup in 2026
2026: India & Sri Lanka to co-host men’s T20 World Cup. The year will be ruled by the men’s T20 World Cup, which will be hosted in two South Asian neighbors – India and Sri Lanka. The T20 game is the most popular and quickly accessible format of the sport worldwide, so this series promises to be one that captures the imagination of cricket enthusiasts across all regions. Games will take place in the landmark Indian grounds as well as Sri Lanka’s picturesque stadiums, providing fans with a mix of charged-up crowds and scenic landscapes.
The 2026 version will be a 20-strong tournament, one of the biggest T20 World Cups in ICC history.
ICC World Test Championship 2027
The Test format remains an institution, and the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final will be a momentous occasion. To be played at Lord’s in England, the final will feature the two best Test teams from 2025 to 2027.
Over this span, the nine Test-playing countries will compete in home and away series, accruing points to make their way to the grand final of Test matches. The WTC has played an important role in rekindling enthusiasm around Test cricket, and the 2027 final will presumably be a significant encounter for the purists.
ODI World Cup Makes a Big Return to Africa in 2027
Taking the game back to African soil, it is one of the most anticipated ICC events: The ODI World Cup 2027. The competition will be hosted jointly by:
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Namibia
It is the first time Namibia will host matches at a World Cup, which brings to light cricket followers in the region, something for them to celebrate. The 50-over World Cup will have 10 teams and matches will be played at some of Africa’s most iconic cricket venues, known for being passionate.
T20 World Cup Shifts to Australia & New Zealand in 2028
Australia and New Zealand are scheduled to host the T20 World Cup 2028, which is the next major event in the ICC calendar. Both the countries cited have rich cricketing traditions and world-class stadia- ideal venues for T20 action to play out.
The 2028 version shapes up as a combination of high-scoring games in Australia and exciting swing conditions in New Zealand for what promises to be an equal and unpredictable tournament.
ICC Champions Trophy Returns in 2029
The Champions Trophy comes back in 2029 – in India, this time – after its 2025 edition is held in Pakistan. The Champions Trophy has had a trademark shorter format and top-class contests owing to the fact that it features only the best-ranked ODI teams in the world. In a country like India, with world-class infrastructure and possibly billions of supporters in place by the time 2029 comes around, it will no doubt be among the most-watched competitions of the decade.
Another T20 World Cup in 2030 – This Time in Europe
Cricket’s popularity is increasing gradually in Europe, and so the ICC announced to give the T20 World Cup 2030 to England, Ireland, and Scotland, who have also seen this as a good move for them too. It will be only the third time that a global cricket event is co-hosted by three European countries.
In June 2030, there will be long days, swaying conditions, and no shortage of enthusiasm – a refreshing switch from subcontinent tournaments or those in Australia.
India and Bangladesh Set to Co-Host ODI World Cup 2031
The last major tournament of the cycle is the ODI World Cup 2031, co-hosted by India and Bangladesh. The Indians’ most popular export, ODI cricket in the subcontinent, for its mix of strategy and entertainment, is what you expect will see-packed stadiums across the two nations.
Ten teams are going to play in it, and, given the region’s cricketing obsession, the 2031 World Cup is expected to be one of the world’s more compelling sporting events.
Why This ICC Cycle Is Special
From 2025 to 2031, fans of cricket will experience:
- Several world tournaments in all three formats
- A broader geographical distribution of host countries, including new destinations such as Namibia
- Event: events that fill in the stands in Asia, riveting cricket action down under and atmospheric tournaments in Europe
- A well-crafted itinerary that takes cricket to all corners
This cycle also makes clear the ICC’s dedication to developing world cricket-increased hosts, increased numbers of teams and a spreading out of the game to ever-new markets of televiewers.
Final Thoughts
IN the next couple of years, world cricket is bound to change. With a handful of marquee tournaments in the calendar - which include a World Cup for T20s and the ODI format, as well as a Test finals showdown – fans have reasons to anticipate what’s in store. Whether you love the fast-paced action of T20 cricket or the tactical battles fought every ball in ODIs, our ICC events will have exactly what you’re after.
