SA20 brings festive action to fans across South Africa
Betway SA20 has unveiled its full Season 4 fixture schedule, promising a festive feast of cricket starting 26 December 2025 and culminating in the final on 25 January 2026.
The holiday season opener will see defending champions MI Cape Town host Durban’s Super Giants at Newlands on Boxing Day, kicking off a packed summer of franchise T20 action.
Double-headers and coastal derbies highlight early season
The excitement continues on Saturday, 27 December, with the first double-header of the season. Centurion will host the Jukskei derby between Pretoria Capitals and Joburg Super Kings, while Paarl Royals face Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park.
Kingsmead Stadium, home to Durban’s Super Giants, will be busy in the lead-up to the new year, welcoming MI Cape Town on 28 December and Joburg Super Kings on 30 December.
New Year’s fixtures bring first-time celebrations
New Year’s Eve will feature two high-stakes double-headers in Gqeberha and Cape Town:
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals at St George’s Park (13h00)
- MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals at Newlands (17h30)
New Year’s Day will see Joburg Super Kings take on Durban’s Super Giants at the Wanderers, offering a fresh start to 2026 for cricket fans.
“We’ve carefully planned the fixtures to make the most of the festive season and school holidays,” said League Commissioner Graeme Smith. “We want SA20 to be a central part of the holiday festivities with our once-off window this year.”
‘Tweede Nuwe Yaar’ returns with the Cape derby
2 January 2026 brings a much-anticipated Cape derby as Paarl Royals host MI Cape Town at Boland Park, celebrating the local tradition of ‘Tweede Nuwe Yaar’.
Both teams were unbeaten at home in Season 3, adding intrigue to what’s expected to be a highly contested fixture.
Highveld takes over with Super Saturday
The action shifts to Gauteng on 3 January for a ‘Super Saturday’ double-header:
- Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Wanderers
- Pretoria Capitals vs Durban’s Super Giants at Centurion
The playoff stage begins with Qualifier 1 on 21 January, the Eliminator on 22 January, and Qualifier 2 on 23 January. The Final will be played on 25 January, with venues for the playoffs to be confirmed.
Ticket registration and auction details
Fans can register now for early access to tickets, with the pre-sale window running from 17 September to 9 October. This includes access to all group stage, playoff, and final tickets.
Meanwhile, franchises are preparing for the Season 4 auction, scheduled for 9 September, where squads for the upcoming campaign will be finalized.
“Announcing the fixtures is always a major milestone,” added Smith. “It signals that we are well on our way to another incredible season of world-class cricket.”
