Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is a confirmed Cricket World Cup 2027 host city in north-western Zimbabwe. It sits on the border with Zambia at one of the world's largest waterfalls, and it is one of three Zimbabwean cities hosting matches alongside Harare and Bulawayo. This guide covers what is officially confirmed and will be expanded as more details are released.
The city
A tournament city at the edge of the falls
Victoria Falls is a small town built around tourism to the Mosi-oa-Tunya — the smoke that thunders — on the Zimbabwe-Zambia border. It is the least populous of the tournament's host cities and operates primarily as a gateway to the falls, the Zambezi River and the national park that surrounds them.
Victoria Falls Airport (code VFA) serves the town with scheduled flights from Johannesburg and Harare, making it accessible from South Africa and Zimbabwe's main cities. Travel between host cities is likely to be a consideration for fans attending matches in both Victoria Falls and Harare or Bulawayo.
The ground
Venue details to be confirmed
Victoria Falls is a confirmed host city for Cricket World Cup 2027. The ICC has not yet published the match schedule or confirmed which specific matches will be played here.
More information to come
Venue capacity, seating arrangements and match allocations have not been announced. Check the official ticket and fixture information as details are confirmed by the ICC. This guide will be updated when official details are released.
Getting there
Victoria Falls Airport and connections
Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) is the nearest airport, located a short drive from the town centre. It receives scheduled flights from Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo) and from Harare, which are the main connection points for international visitors and fans travelling between host cities.
Travel times between Victoria Falls and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second city, are approximately five to six hours by road. Harare is further — around nine to ten hours by road or a short flight. Fans combining multiple host cities should plan their itinerary carefully once the match schedule is released.
Beyond the cricket
The falls, the river, and the national park
The Victoria Falls themselves are the defining reason to visit. The falls are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and stretch more than a kilometre across the Zambezi gorge. The viewing experience changes significantly with the season: at peak flow (around March to May) spray can reduce visibility, while lower water in October and November — which coincides with the tournament — reveals more of the rock face and allows entry further along the path.
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park borders the town and the Zimbabwean side of the falls, and the Zambezi offers activities including boat trips and guided walks along the river. The border crossing to Zambia and the town of Livingstone is a short distance away.
Where to stay
Accommodation in a small tourism town
Victoria Falls is a compact town and most accommodation options are within reach of the falls and the town centre. It offers a range from large safari lodges to smaller guesthouses. Because the town is small and the tournament will bring additional demand, booking early is advisable.
Detailed accommodation advice will be added to this guide once the match schedule and tournament dates for Victoria Falls are confirmed.