The Oval in London has been confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, with the prestigious five-day match scheduled to take place from June 9 to 13. The championship decider will mark the conclusion of the fourth cycle of the World Test Championship and will bring together the two top-performing Test teams from the preceding two years.
The 2027 final will be the second time The Oval hosts the WTC title clash. The iconic London venue previously staged the 2023 final, where Australia defeated India to lift the championship trophy. The Oval had earlier been part of England’s successful hosting of major international cricket events and remains one of the sport’s most historic grounds.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) was awarded the hosting rights for the next three WTC Finals during the ICC Annual Conference in 2025. Along with the 2027 edition, England will also host future championship finals scheduled for 2029 and 2031. Previous WTC Finals have been held at different English venues, including Southampton and Lord’s.
ECB Managing Director of Competitions and Major Events Neil Snowball said England was proud to continue hosting the global showcase event for Test cricket. He said the 2023 final at The Oval received strong support from fans and broadcasters and expressed confidence that the 2027 edition would provide another memorable experience for cricket supporters worldwide.
ICC General Manager for Events and Operations Gaurav Saxena said the decision to host the final at The Oval reflects the strong partnership between the ICC and ECB. He highlighted the venue’s historic importance in cricket and said the 2027 final would have added significance as the sport celebrates 150 years of Test cricket.
The upcoming final will also continue the legacy of the World Test Championship, which has become one of the most important events in international cricket. New Zealand won the inaugural WTC title in 2021 by defeating India in Southampton, while Australia claimed the 2023 championship at The Oval. Defending champions South Africa won the 2025 final against Australia at Lord’s.
Australia currently lead the WTC rankings with 87.50 percentage points, followed by South Africa with 75 points. New Zealand, Bangladesh and India occupy the next three positions, while Sri Lanka, England, the West Indies and Pakistan complete the remaining places in the current standings.