The October 10 showdown in Johannesburg has attracted nearly 8.4 million ticket applications, while the tournament has received more than 120 million requests overall.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — WEB DESK — November 3, 2026: The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash at the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup has attracted nearly 8.4 million ticket applications, highlighting the enormous global interest in cricket’s most closely followed rivalries.
The group-stage match is scheduled for October 10, 2027, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. The venue has a capacity of approximately 34,000 spectators, meaning the number of ticket requests far exceeds the available seats.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) reported that the fixture had received 8,397,294 ticket requests as of November 1. The World Cup final, scheduled for November 21 at the same stadium, had attracted 7,900,944 requests, making it another major attraction for cricket fans.
World Cup Ticket Demand Surpasses 120 Million
Interest extends well beyond the India-Pakistan fixture. The ICC reported more than 120.8 million ticket applications for the tournament, with approximately 2.8 million individual fans from 193 countries registering their interest.
The 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup will feature 14 teams competing in 57 matches across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament will run from October 2 to November 21, marking the men’s World Cup’s return to Africa for the first time in 24 years.
South Africa has generated more than 105 million ticket requests across its 41 scheduled fixtures. Zimbabwe has also recorded strong demand, including more than 3.3 million requests for its match against India on October 24.
Ticket Ballot Remains Open
The ICC’s ticket ballot is scheduled to remain open until November 21, 2026. Registration is free, and submitting an application does not guarantee a ticket.
Where requests exceed the available allocation, successful applicants will be selected through a randomised ballot process and contacted by email with instructions on purchasing tickets. Fans can register for their preferred matches through the official .
The extraordinary demand for the India-Pakistan fixture underlines the rivalry’s continuing international appeal, with millions of fans seeking the opportunity to watch the two teams compete on cricket’s biggest stage.
