ICC Awards England Hosting Rights for Next Three World Test Championship Finals
Cricket fans in England have reason to celebrate: the International Cricket Council has confirmed that the next three World Test Championship finals, scheduled for 2027, 2029, and 2031, will all be held in England. The decision came during the ICC’s annual conference in Singapore.
Proven Host with Global Appeal
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) won the rights based on its strong record of organising major cricket finals. Since its inception, every WTC final has taken place in England—initially at Southampton, then twice in London. The 2025 final at Lord’s drew record attendance and wide global viewing, reinforcing England’s position as the ideal venue.
Venues Under Consideration
While exact locations for each final are yet to be confirmed, Lord’s is the front‑runner, with earlier finals held at The Rose Bowl in Southampton and The Oval in London. A similar rotation or repeat at Lord’s is likely for the upcoming editions.
Why England Was Chosen Again
- England hosted the 2025 final at Lord’s, attended by over 109,000 fans and 225 million digital viewers.
- ICC officials highlighted the public’s passion and international fan support during the finals.
- Despite interest from other cricket boards like the BCCI, the ICC opted to back the ECB’s proven track record.
Looking Ahead to 2027 and Beyond
With the venues set, England can now plan for the high-profile finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031. These events will coincide with key Test series visits and international schedules, including a potential Ashes tour during the 2027 final.
Beyond hosting, the ICC is exploring the expansion of the World Test Championship structure, including a proposed two‑division format for Test cricket starting in 2027—but these changes won’t affect the location of the upcoming finals.
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