SA20 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Dates, Venues & Final Details
Defending champions MI Cape Town will launch their title defence with a blockbuster Boxing Day clash against Durban’s Super Giants on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the scenic Newlands, Cape Town.
South Africa’s premier T20 league, SA20, is back for its fourth season, promising fans a festive summer filled with high-quality cricket.
Boxing Day Opener
The season kicks off in style with a Boxing Day special, setting the tone for what promises to be another thrilling edition of the league. The opening clash is expected to attract global attention, especially from fans in South Africa and India.
New Year’s Action
The first match of 2026 will see Joburg Super Kings taking on Durban’s Super Giants at the Wanderers on New Year’s Day, marking a spectacular start to the new year.
Commissioner’s Take
League Commissioner Graeme Smith expressed his excitement:
“Announcing the fixtures is always a big milestone. We’ve designed the schedule to align with school holidays and festive celebrations. Hosting matches on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day for the first time is very special for us. It’s also been phenomenal to see the interest from Indian fans. India is a key market, and we’re excited to welcome more fans to South Africa.”
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SA20 2026 Schedule – Full Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 26 Dec 25 | MI Cape Town vs Durban’s Super Giants | Newlands | 17:30 |
| Sat, 27 Dec 25 | Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings | Boland Park | 17:30 |
| Sun, 28 Dec 25 | Durban’s Super Giants vs MI Cape Town | Kingsmead | 17:30 |
| Mon, 29 Dec 25 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals | St George’s Park | 17:30 |
| Tue, 30 Dec 25 | Durban’s Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings | Kingsmead | 17:30 |
| Wed, 31 Dec 25 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals | St George’s Park | 13:00 |
| Wed, 31 Dec 25 | MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals | Newlands | 17:30 |
| Thu, 1 Jan 26 | Joburg Super Kings vs Durban’s Super Giants | Wanderers | 17:30 |
| Fri, 2 Jan 26 | Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town | Boland Park | 17:30 |
| Sat, 3 Jan 26 | Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Wanderers | 13:00 |
| Sat, 3 Jan 26 | Paarl Royals vs Durban’s Super Giants | Centurion | 17:30 |
| Sun, 4 Jan 26 | MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals | Newlands | 15:30 |
| Mon, 5 Jan 26 | Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Centurion | 17:30 |
| Tue, 6 Jan 26 | MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings | Newlands | 17:30 |
| Wed, 7 Jan 26 | Durban’s Super Giants vs Paarl Royals | Kingsmead | 17:30 |
| Thu, 8 Jan 26 | Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals | Wanderers | 17:30 |
| Fri, 9 Jan 26 | Durban’s Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Kingsmead | 17:30 |
| Sat, 10 Jan 26 | Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals | Boland Park | 13:00 |
| Sun, 11 Jan 26 | Joburg Super Kings vs Durban’s Super Giants | St George’s Park | 15:30 |
| Mon, 12 Jan 26 | Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town | Centurion | 17:30 |
| Tue, 13 Jan 26 | Pretoria Capitals vs Durban’s Super Giants | Boland Park | 17:30 |
| Wed, 14 Jan 26 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings | St George’s Park | 17:30 |
| Thu, 15 Jan 26 | Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals | Centurion | 17:30 |
| Fri, 16 Jan 26 | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Newlands | 17:30 |
| Sat, 17 Jan 26 | Durban’s Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals | Kingsmead | 13:00 |
| Sun, 18 Jan 26 | Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals | Wanderers | 17:30 |
| Mon, 19 Jan 26 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town | St George’s Park | 15:30 |
| Wed, 21 Jan 26 | Qualifier 1 | TBC | 17:30 |
| Thu, 22 Jan 26 | Eliminator | TBC | 17:30 |
| Fri, 23 Jan 26 | Qualifier 2 | TBC | 17:30 |
| Sun, 25 Jan 26 | The Final | TBC | 15:30 |