The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finalised its long-term international cricket schedule through 2035, outlining the venues and hosting arrangements for several major tournaments. The decision was approved during the council’s meeting in Bali, Indonesia. Under the new calendar, India will host the 2029 Champions Trophy, while the 2031 ODI World Cup will be jointly organised by India and Bangladesh.
The roadmap covers major men’s international competitions, including the T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, Champions Trophy and World Test Championship (WTC) finals. However, host nations for some of the tournaments scheduled towards the end of this period are yet to be confirmed.
Australia, New Zealand to Host 2028 T20 World Cup
As per the approved schedule, Australia and New Zealand will jointly stage the 2028 Men’s T20 World Cup. The following edition, scheduled for 2030, will be hosted by England, Ireland and Scotland.
The ICC has also included T20 World Cup editions in 2032 and 2034 in its calendar, but the host countries for both tournaments are yet to be announced.
India and Bangladesh to Co-host 2031 ODI World Cup
The 2031 Men’s ODI World Cup will return to the subcontinent, with India and Bangladesh sharing hosting responsibilities. The tournament is scheduled to take place between October 9 and November 23, 2031.
India last hosted the 50-over World Cup in 2023, when the home side advanced to the final but suffered a defeat against Australia in Ahmedabad. Another ODI World Cup is scheduled for October-November 2035, although the ICC has not yet revealed its host nation.
England to Stage 2029 and 2031 WTC Finals
England will continue to serve as the venue for the next two World Test Championship finals. The ICC has awarded the hosting rights for the 2029 and 2031 title clashes to the country.
As per the existing format, the WTC final is held once every two years, generally in June. The venues for the 2033 and 2035 editions are yet to be finalised.
India to Host Champions Trophy in 2029
India is set to host the Men’s Champions Trophy in 2029, with the tournament scheduled to run from October 9 to October 28. This will mark the country’s return as host of the competition for the first time since 2006.
India, the reigning Champions Trophy winners, will have an opportunity to defend its title on home soil in front of its supporters. The subsequent edition is scheduled for 2033, but its host nation has not yet been announced.