Cricket South Africa has announced the full fixtures of the SA20 2026 schedule, which is set to get underway from December 26 and to be played on January 25.
Defending champions MI Cape Town will be facing Durban Super Giants in the opener match at the Scenic Newlands, Cape Town.
The tournament will launch in style with a Boxing Day special, setting the tone for a festive summer of cricket in South Africa.
During the media release, SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith said “Announcing the fixtures is always a major milestone for us and signals that we are well on our way to another incredible season.”
“Season 4 of the SA20 will be unique. We have carefully planned the fixtures to make the most of the festive season and school holidays. We want SA20 to be a part of the holiday season festivities in our once-off window for this year,” he added.
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“We’re also excited to host New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day fixtures for the first time, we can’t wait to be a part of the New Year’s celebrations with the fans,” said SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith.
“It’s been phenomenal to witness how SA20 has struck a chord with fans in a vibrant cricket market like India.”
“What’s truly heart-warming is seeing Indian fans follow emerging SA20 talents like Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Wiaan Mulder, and many others who’ve honed their skills in the competition,” he added.
“India remains a key market for SA20, and we’d love to see more fans travel to South Africa for the matches. They certainly won’t be disappointed.”
“The franchises are hard at work behind the scenes strategizing around their squads which will be confirmed at the auction on September 9. It’s all systems go to welcome the best international and local players to our stage.”
The final of the competition will take place on January 25 with Qualifier 01, scheduled for January 21, the Eliminator on January 22 and Qualifier 02 on January 23. However, the venues for the Final and the Playoffs will be confirmed on a later date.
