SA20 season five to run from January 17 to February 21 2027
The fifth edition of SA20 begins in Gqeberha on January 17 and concludes with the final at Newlands on February 21.
SA20 season five will run from January 17 to February 21 2027. Sunrisers Eastern Cape will play Pretoria Capitals in the opening match at Gqeberha on January 17 and the final will be held at Newlands on February 21.
Graeme Smith is the SA20 Commissioner. Tickets went on sale on Thursday with frenzy tickets for opening matches starting at $3. Stadium ticket offices will open from November 15 2026.
Mondays will be rest days during the season and weekends will feature double-headers. The schedule provides a six-week window for the tournament across South Africa.
CricHubb Take
The six-week window with designated rest days suggests organisers are prioritising player workload management ahead of potential franchise and national commitments later in 2027.