diff --git a/VERSION.md b/VERSION.md
index 6a6a3d8..24ba9a3 100644
--- a/VERSION.md
+++ b/VERSION.md
@@ -1 +1 @@
-2.6.1
+2.7.0
diff --git a/src/uiGlobals.py b/src/uiGlobals.py
index 7c797ae..cd7e34e 100644
--- a/src/uiGlobals.py
+++ b/src/uiGlobals.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 # GLOBAL VARIABLES
 ##############################################################################
 APP_NAME = "Cricket"
-APP_VERSION = "2.6.1"
+APP_VERSION = "2.7.0"
 
 # StatusBar ID
 SB_PORT_ID   = 0