Archive · 23 Jul 2026
SA20 2027 Fixtures Announced; Sunrisers vs. Pretoria in Opener
The SA20 League has announced the fixtures for its fifth season, which starts on 17 January 2027.
The defending champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, will play against the Pretoria Capitals in the opening match.
There will be four double-header Saturdays with exciting cricket matches.
The playoffs will be held in different cities, and the final will be in Cape Town on 21 February 2027.
The league commissioner, Graeme Smith, and Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, are excited about the upcoming season.
SA20 2027 season starts on 17 January with Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs. Pretoria Capitals.
Four double-header Saturdays scheduled throughout the month.
Playoffs include Qualifier 1 in Paarl, Eliminator and Qualifier 2 in Johannesburg.
Final will be held at Newlands, Cape Town on 21 February 2027.
Graeme Smith and Geordin Hill-Lewis expressed excitement about the upcoming season.
- Who
- SA20 League, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Pretoria Capitals, Graeme Smith, Geordin Hill-Lewis
- What
- Announcement of SA20 2027 fixtures
- When
- Season starts on 17 January 2027, Final on 21 February 2027
- Where
- Matches across six stadiums in South Africa
- Why
- To kick off the fifth season of SA20 with a month of cricket and entertainment
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Pretoria Capitals
Team Performance
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Sunrisers Eastern Cape continued their impressive run under head coach Adrian Birrell.
Pretoria Capitals
Pretoria Capitals reached the Final after first-round exits in the previous two editions under new leadership.
- Opening Match
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs. Pretoria Capitals, 17 January 2027, St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- Double-Header Saturdays
- 23 January, 30 January, 6 February, 13 February
- Playoff Matches
- Qualifier 1: 16 February, Boland Park, Paarl; Eliminator: 17 February, Wanderers, Johannesburg; Qualifier 2: 19 February, Wanderers, Johannesburg
- Final
- 21 February, Newlands, Cape Town
- League Commissioner
- Graeme Smith
- Cape Town Mayor
- Geordin Hill-Lewis