{"id":39600,"date":"2026-07-24T09:06:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T07:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=39600"},"modified":"2026-07-24T09:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T07:06:29","slug":"sa20-season-5-fixtures-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sa20-season-5-fixtures-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"SA20 Season 5 Fixtures Announced as Sunrisers Eastern Cape Face Pretoria Capitals in Final Rematch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SA20 Season 5 fixtures have been announced, with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape set to face Pretoria Capitals in a rematch of last season\u2019s final when the tournament starts at St George\u2019s Park in Gqeberha on Sunday, 17 January 2027.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-3459545962\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><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>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fifth season will run for more than a month before the final at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday, 21 February. For Gauteng cricket fans, the schedule brings Joburg Super Kings matches to the Wanderers, Pretoria Capitals fixtures to Centurion and two decisive playoff matches to Johannesburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All six franchises will again compete across six home venues, with Saturday double headers forming part of the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-sign-adolf-mtasingwa\/\"><strong>ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs Sign Adolf Mtasingwa as Former Tanzania Coach Compares Midfielder to Paul Pogba<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SA20 Season 5 Starts With a Repeat of Last Season\u2019s Final<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening fixture immediately renews the rivalry between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunrisers claimed their third SA20 championship in Season 4 after beating the Capitals in the final at Newlands. Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs shared an unbeaten 114 run partnership after their side suffered an early batting collapse, turning the match in Sunrisers\u2019 favour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">League Commissioner Graeme Smith said opening the new season with the same two teams was a fitting way to begin the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere is no better way to start Season 5 than with a repeat of one of the most thrilling finals in our history,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that the previous final had delivered a memorable contest and that starting the new campaign with the finalists facing each other again would provide an immediate focal point for the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening match will also give Pretoria Capitals an early opportunity to respond after finishing as runners up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2482499139\" 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\">Gauteng Teams Return to Centurion and the Wanderers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gauteng will again have two franchises competing in the tournament, with Pretoria Capitals based at Centurion and Joburg Super Kings playing their home matches at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two grounds are among the six venues being used during the competition, alongside St George\u2019s Park in Gqeberha, Kingsmead in Durban, Boland Park in Paarl and Newlands in Cape Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pretoria Capitals enter the new campaign after reaching the Season 4 final. The franchise finished second on the previous season\u2019s league standings before progressing through the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joburg Super Kings, meanwhile, finished fourth in the Season 4 league standings and reached the knockout phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Gauteng supporters, the new schedule means regular league cricket will return to both Johannesburg and Centurion during the summer tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday Double Headers Form Part of Season 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four Saturday double headers have been scheduled during the tournament, giving fans two matches on the same day at different venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first takes place on Saturday, 23 January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durban\u2019s Super Giants will host Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead in the earlier fixture before Joburg Super Kings face Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Wanderers later that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The format means Gauteng will feature prominently in the first Saturday double header, with Pretoria playing away before Johannesburg hosts the evening fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further double headers will follow during the tournament as all six franchises work through the league stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smith said the fixture announcement marked an important step in preparations for the fifth season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnnouncing the SA20 fixtures is always a big moment for us, it\u2019s 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,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2482499139\" 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\">Six Teams Will Compete for the SA20 Title<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same six franchises will compete in Season 5:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Durban\u2019s Super Giants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joburg Super Kings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MI Cape Town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paarl Royals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pretoria Capitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunrisers Eastern Cape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each franchise plays home and away league fixtures before the highest placed teams progress to the playoff stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunrisers Eastern Cape will enter the season as defending champions after adding the Season 4 title to their previous successes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The franchise has now won three of the first four SA20 championships, establishing itself as the competition\u2019s most successful team heading into Season 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pretoria Capitals will attempt to go one step further after reaching last season\u2019s final, while Joburg Super Kings will again seek to challenge from Johannesburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0f7896d8-7df3-4fb6-87f6-bec9bb59af58.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of 0f7896d8-7df3-4fb6-87f6-bec9bb59af58.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-8f23684f-ac9d-4182-98e7-b4007267a7bc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0f7896d8-7df3-4fb6-87f6-bec9bb59af58.pdf\">0f7896d8-7df3-4fb6-87f6-bec9bb59af58<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0f7896d8-7df3-4fb6-87f6-bec9bb59af58.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-8f23684f-ac9d-4182-98e7-b4007267a7bc\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Johannesburg Gets Two Major Playoff Matches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gauteng\u2019s role in Season 5 extends beyond the league stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wanderers will host two playoff fixtures during the final week of the tournament, making Johannesburg central to deciding which teams reach the championship match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Eliminator will take place on Wednesday, 17 February<\/strong>, followed by <strong>Qualifier 2 on Friday, 19 February<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Eliminator is a knockout match, meaning the losing team exits the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qualifier 2 will then determine the second finalist, setting up the championship decider two days later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The playoff schedule gives Gauteng cricket supporters an opportunity to attend high stakes matches regardless of whether Joburg Super Kings qualify for those fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boland Park Hosts Qualifier 1 for the First Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boland Park in Paarl will also take on an expanded role during the Season 5 playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The venue will host Qualifier 1 for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That match will feature the top two teams from the league standings, with the winner securing direct passage to the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The losing side will receive another opportunity through Qualifier 2 at the Wanderers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This playoff structure rewards teams that finish at the top of the league table while still creating a second route to the final for the loser of Qualifier 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2482499139\" 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\">Newlands Will Host the SA20 Final Again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Season 5 final will take place at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday, 21 February 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It will be the second consecutive season in which the historic Cape Town ground hosts the championship match and the third time Newlands has staged the final since the league began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis said the tournament had become part of the city\u2019s sporting calendar and that the city was preparing to welcome teams and supporters again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final will conclude more than a month of league and playoff cricket that begins with Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals in Gqeberha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For whichever teams reach Newlands, the match will determine the fifth champion in SA20 history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SA20 Season 5 Ticket Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets for Season 5 have not yet gone on general sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The league has opened registration for supporters who want early access to the ticket presale window. The official SA20 ticket platform currently confirms that registration is available ahead of Season 5 ticket sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters planning to attend matches at the Wanderers or Centurion can register before general sales begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ticket prices and match specific availability are expected to become clearer when sales formally open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sa20.co.za\/register-for-early-access?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=static_post&amp;utm_campaign=s5-presale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fans should use official SA20 ticketing channels<\/a> when purchasing tickets and check fixture details before making travel arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Gauteng Residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gauteng will be one of the key provinces in SA20 Season 5, with two home franchises and major matches scheduled in Johannesburg and Centurion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pretoria Capitals will return to Centurion after reaching the previous final, while Joburg Super Kings will play their home fixtures at the Wanderers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wanderers will become particularly important during the final week, hosting both the Eliminator on 17 February and Qualifier 2 on 19 February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means Gauteng residents will have access not only to regular league fixtures but also to matches that directly determine who advances towards the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With four Saturday double headers included in the wider national schedule, supporters should check individual match times carefully when planning attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2482499139\" 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\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Does SA20 Season 5 Start?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SA20 Season 5 begins on Sunday, 17 January 2027, when Sunrisers Eastern Cape face Pretoria Capitals at St George\u2019s Park in Gqeberha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Teams Are Playing in the SA20 Season 5 Opening Match?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face Pretoria Capitals in a repeat of the Season 4 final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which SA20 Teams Are Based in Gauteng?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joburg Super Kings are based at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, while Pretoria Capitals play their home matches at Centurion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Gauteng Host SA20 Season 5 Playoff Matches?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The Wanderers in Johannesburg will host the Eliminator on Wednesday, 17 February and Qualifier 2 on Friday, 19 February 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and Where Is the SA20 Season 5 Final?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final is scheduled for Sunday, 21 February 2027 at Newlands in Cape Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gauteng Set for a Busy SA20 Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SA20 Season 5 will begin with an immediate rematch between defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals on 17 January before a month of league and playoff cricket determines the next champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Gauteng, the schedule puts both Johannesburg and Centurion firmly in the tournament calendar. Pretoria Capitals will return after their run to the previous final, while Joburg Super Kings will again represent Johannesburg from the Wanderers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wanderers will then take centre stage during the playoffs, hosting the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 before the competition moves to Newlands for the final on 21 February. With league matches, Saturday double headers and decisive playoff cricket on the programme, Gauteng supporters will have several opportunities to follow Season 5 before the 2027 SA20 champion is crowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The SA20 Season 5 fixtures have been announced, with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape set to face Pretoria Capitals in a rematch of last season\u2019s final when the tournament starts at St George\u2019s Park in Gqeberha on Sunday, 17 January 2027.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":39606,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"sa20","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[423,870,11725],"ppma_author":[11575],"class_list":["post-39600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sports","tag-gauteng-sports","tag-rugby-in-gauteng","tag-sa20"],"authors":[{"term_id":11575,"user_id":23,"is_guest":0,"slug":"nomthandazo","display_name":"Nomthandazo Ntisa","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec3262463e8ed5ea26dca074ed7eff95ffede057639be73a77f7896ccd06170f?s=96&r=g","author_category":"1","first_name":"Nomthandazo","last_name":"Ntisa","user_url":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/","job_title":"Content Editor","description":"Nomthandazo Ntisa is a journalist and Content Editor at What's On G with more than six years of experience in journalism, digital publishing, and content strategy. 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