SA20 2025-26 Match Schedule: Full Fixtures, Dates, Venues, and Key Details
SA20 2025-26 begins on December 26 and ends on January 25. Check the complete match schedule, fixtures, venues, playoffs, and timings.
Introduction
The SA20 2025-26 season promises another exciting chapter in South Africa’s premier T20 league. Featuring six teams and a packed calendar, the tournament will deliver high-quality cricket across iconic venues.
The season runs from December 26, 2025 to January 25, 2026, with league matches followed by intense playoffs and a grand final.
SA20 2025-26 Tournament Overview
- Format: T20
- Total Matches: 34
- Teams: 6
- Start Date: December 26, 2025
- Final Date: January 25, 2026
Opening Match
The SA20 2025-26 season kicks off with a high-profile clash at Newlands, Cape Town.
- Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Match: MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants
- Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
- Start Time: 5:30 PM (Local) | 3:30 PM GMT
League Stage Highlights
The league stage runs from December 26, 2025 to January 19, 2026, with matches played across major South African cities.
Key Venues
- Newlands, Cape Town
- SuperSport Park, Centurion
- Kingsmead, Durban
- Boland Park, Paarl
- St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Teams Participating
- MI Cape Town
- Durban Super Giants
- Pretoria Capitals
- Joburg Super Kings
- Paarl Royals
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Double-Headers and Prime-Time Matches
Several days feature double-headers, with afternoon and evening games designed to maximize fan engagement both locally and globally.
- Weekend double-headers on December 27, January 3, January 10, and January 17
- Prime-time evening matches scheduled throughout the tournament
SA20 2025-26 Playoffs Schedule
The top teams from the league stage will qualify for the playoffs.
- Qualifier 1: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Eliminator: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Qualifier 2: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Final: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Note: Playoff venues will be confirmed closer to the match dates.
Final Match
The SA20 2025-26 season will conclude with the final on January 25, 2026.
- Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Match: Final
- Start Time: 7:00 PM (Local) | 1:30 PM GMT
- Venue: To Be Confirmed
Why SA20 2025-26 Is Exciting
- Compact and competitive 34-match format
- World-class international and local players
- Iconic South African venues
- Prime-time matches for global audiences
Conclusion
The SA20 2025-26 season is set to deliver thrilling T20 action from late December through January. With a balanced schedule, multiple venues, and a high-stakes playoff system, fans can expect another memorable edition of South Africa’s premier T20 league.
As teams battle for supremacy and a place in the final, cricket lovers are in for a month of nonstop entertainment.