{"id":15256,"date":"2025-07-10T14:19:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=15256"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:17:14","slug":"sa20-returns-season-4-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sa20-returns-season-4-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"SA20 Returns! Season 4 Schedule Drops Ahead of December\u2013January Holiday Matches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The countdown has begun as Betway SA20 confirms its return with a thrilling lineup for Season 4. This sets the stage for a summer packed with top-tier T20 action across the country. Cricket fans can now mark their calendars with the competition kicking off earlier than usual\u2014on <em>Boxing Day<\/em>, 26 December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-blockbuster-boxing-day-opener\">Blockbuster Boxing Day Opener<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Defending champions MI Cape Town will launch the tournament against Durban\u2019s Super Giants at Newlands, Cape Town. This matchup promises an electric start to the season. The early December start is a first for SA20, aimed at capitalising on the festive atmosphere and school holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The excitement doubles on 27 December with the tournament\u2019s first twin-bill. The Pretoria Capitals and Joburg Super Kings reignite their Jukskei rivalry at Centurion. ThePaarl Royals meet Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park in a coastal clash in Paarl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Newlands storm is brewing again! \ud83c\udf0a\u26a1<br>MI Cape Town is back to defend their title \u2014 and the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BetwaySA20?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BetwaySA20<\/a> Season 4 fixtures are officially LIVE! \ud83c\udfcf\ud83d\udca5<br>\ud83d\udccdCape Town, mark your calendars<br>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Want early access? You know what to do\ud83d\udc49<br>  Register now for pre-sale access:\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/USdZdOFU29\">pic.twitter.com\/USdZdOFU29<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SA20_League\/status\/1942919144698990948?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-610163431\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-durban-lights-up-before-new-year\">Durban Lights Up Before New Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Durban will be a hub of cricket action as Kingsmead hosts two high-profile matches in the final week of 2025. First MI Cape Town on 28 December, then the Joburg Super Kings on 30 December. Fans on the east coast can look forward to festive fireworks both on and off the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time, SA20 has introduced New Year&#8217;s Eve fixtures. This offers fans the chance to celebrate in style. On 31 December, St George\u2019s Park in Gqeberha welcomes Paarl Royals at 1pm. Later, Newlands stages a 5:30pm battle between MI Cape Town and the Pretoria Capitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2026-kicks-off-with-a-bang\">2026 Kicks Off with a Bang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cricket fest continues on 1 January 2026. On this date, the Joburg Super Kings take on Durban\u2019s Super Giants at the Wanderers. League Commissioner Graeme Smith highlighted the special window for this season, saying, <em>\u201cWe\u2019ve built the schedule to maximise the festive season atmosphere, and for the first time, we\u2019ll have matches on both New Year\u2019s Eve and New Year\u2019s Day.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3201485049\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-betway-sa20-fixture-list-spans-holiday-hotspots\">Betway SA20 Fixture List Spans Holiday Hotspots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From Johannesburg to Gqeberha, and Cape Town to Paarl, SA20 Season 4 will cover the country\u2019s major cricketing centres. Matches will run almost daily from 26 December through to 19 January. Playoff week kicks off on 21 January with Qualifier 1, followed by the Eliminator on 22 January and Qualifier 2 on 23 January. The grand final is scheduled for 25 January, however, the venue is to be announced. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sa20.co.za\/matches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full fixtures here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BetwaySA20?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BetwaySA20<\/a> Season 4 \ud835\uddd6\ud835\udde2\ud835\udde0\ud835\udddc\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddda \ud835\udddc\ud835\udde1 \ud835\udddb\ud835\udde2\ud835\udde7\ud83d\udd25<br>Fixtures are out! You\u2019ve got the dates. Now own the moment.<br>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Register now for pre-sale access: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Odp1OUwl3c\">https:\/\/t.co\/Odp1OUwl3c<\/a><br><br>Don\u2019t just watch it. Live it. \ud83e\udd29 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/E036TM6f9g\">pic.twitter.com\/E036TM6f9g<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SA20_League\/status\/1942872268985516499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-auction-and-squads-to-be-finalised-in-september\">Auction and Squads to Be Finalised in September<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the full fixture has now been made public, final team squads are yet to be locked in. All six franchises will complete their rosters at the next player auction. This auction is confirmed for 9 September 2025. Several local talents are eyeing international recognition, including potential IPL-bound stars. Thus, the auction is set to be a key event in shaping this season&#8217;s title race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1551274420\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-festive-fun-for-the-whole-family\">Festive Fun for the Whole Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The early focus on coastal venues is no coincidence; organisers hope to draw holiday crowds to the matches. \u201cIt\u2019s about creating memories during the festive period,\u201d Smith added. \u201cWhether you&#8217;re on holiday or enjoying a local day out, SA20 promises cricket, entertainment, and family fun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With anticipation building and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/cricket\/sa20-season-4-fixtures-announced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the schedule<\/a> set, all eyes are now on the squads and the summer showdown that awaits. Season 4 of SA20 is gearing up to be the perfect blend of sport and celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/a-look-at-gautengs-top-cricket-clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Look at Gauteng\u2019s Top Cricket Clubs<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The countdown has begun as Betway SA20 confirms its return with a thrilling lineup for Season 4. This sets the stage for a summer packed with top-tier T20 action across the country. Cricket fans can now mark their calendars with the competition kicking off earlier than usual\u2014on Boxing Day, 26 December 2025. Blockbuster Boxing Day<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":15260,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"The countdown has begun as Betway SA20 confirms its return with a thrilling lineup for Season 4. This sets the stage for a summer packed with top-tier T20...","footnotes":""},"categories":[56,64],"tags":[8855,1429,1518,8856],"class_list":{"0":"post-15256","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports","8":"category-sports-news","9":"tag-betway-sa20","10":"tag-cricket","11":"tag-cricket-news","12":"tag-t20-cricket"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15256","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15256"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15256\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15263,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15256\/revisions\/15263"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15260"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15256"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15256"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}