SA20 Season 5 fixtures revealed as Sunrisers, Capitals launch blockbuster opener

Fans will be able to maximise their weekend entertainment with four blockbuster Saturday double-headers scheduled throughout the month, starting on 23 January when Durban's Super Giants host Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead before Joburg Super Kings take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Wanderers later that evening. More double-header magic follows on 30 January, 6 February and 13 February.

"Announcing the Betway SA20 fixtures is always a big moment for us, it's the first major milestone ahead of the new season and it means the wheels are in motion for us as we build towards an incredible month of cricket," said Betway SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith.

"There is no better way to start Season 5 than with a repeat of one of the most thrilling finals in our history. Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals served up a classic in Cape Town last season, and it's fitting that they're the two teams out in the middle when the season gets underway in Gqeberha on 17 January 2027."

The City of Cape Town and Newlands will host the Final for the second year running and third since the League's inception on Sunday, 21 February, with Boland Park hosting a Playoffs match (Qualifier 1) on 16 February for the first time.

Johannesburg and the Wanderers are set for an exhilarating week of Playoffs action, with the Eliminator taking place on Wednesday, 17 February and the do-or-die Qualifier 2 on Friday, 19 February setting up an unmissable few days on the Highveld.

Boland Park will host a Playoffs match, Qualifier 1, for the first time in Season 5 while Wanderers will host both the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 before the season concludes with the Final at Newlands for the second year running.

"Cape Town is proud to once again host the Betway SA20 Final, and to do so as our city gears up for an extraordinary year of cricket," said Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.

"The League has become an anticipated fixture on our sporting and cultural calendar and hosting this Final in the same year we welcome the world for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup shows exactly why Cape Town is one of the great cricketing cities. We look forward to giving players, fans and visitors from around the world the warmest welcome when the Final comes to Newlands."

Smith was happy to reward the Paarl-faithful with a meaningful fixture.

"The Paarl fans have been some of the most passionate supporters of the League so I'm excited that we are finally able to give them a Playoffs match in the form of Qualifier 1," he added.

"Equally, Wanderers in Johannesburg will be the place to be as the second team to contest the Final will be taking part in the Eliminator and/or Qualifier 2. The Newlands Faithful have been fantastic hosts for our Final in recent years, and we're grateful to the City of Cape Town for their support as we return to Newlands once again. We're excited for fans in all six of our host cities to be part of the season."