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SA20 Season Five Countdown Begins With New Auction Signings
SA20 is a cricket league, and its fifth season is getting close.
The new season is planned to start on 17 January 2027.
Some newly signed players are looking forward to joining their teams.
Jason Rowles will play for his hometown team, Joburg Super Kings.
Oliver Whitehead is joining MI Cape Town, and Temba Bavuma is returning to Pretoria Capitals.
Craig Overton is back with Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
The first match will be a rematch of last season’s final.
Fans can buy tickets from 5 November, and some tickets will cost R50 during special sale periods.
SA20 Season 5 is scheduled to begin on 17 January 2027, less than 100 days after the announcement.
Joburg Super Kings’ biggest auction signing, Jason Rowles, said he was excited to join his hometown team and play at the Wanderers.
Oliver Whitehead will join MI Cape Town, while Temba Bavuma returns to SA20 with Pretoria Capitals after missing the last two seasons.
Craig Overton returns to Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who open the season against Pretoria Capitals in a rematch of the Season 4 final.
General ticket sales begin on 5 November 2026; limited R50 tickets are planned for selected matches during a pre-sale window.
- Who
- SA20 and newly recruited or returning players, including Jason Rowles, Oliver Whitehead, Temba Bavuma and Craig Overton.
- What
- SA20 is counting down to Season 5 and has announced player recruits and ticket-sale information.
- Where
- The opening match is at St George’s Park in Gqeberha; matches are hosted by SA20 teams across South Africa.
- When
- Season 5 is scheduled to start on 17 January 2027; general ticket sales begin on 5 November 2026.
- Why
- The league is preparing for its fifth season and celebrating its fifth anniversary with ticket offers for fans.
League and players
Fans and ticket access
Season 5 expectations
League and players
Players expressed enthusiasm about joining or returning to their teams and competing in Season 5.
Fans and ticket access
Fans are encouraged to register early for pre-sale access because tickets are in high demand.
R50 ticket offer
League and players
SA20 and its six teams say limited R50 tickets will be offered to celebrate the league’s fifth year and thank fans.
Fans and ticket access
The article says the R50 tickets are limited and available only at selected matches during an exclusive pre-sale window.
Key facts
- Season start
- 17 January 2027
- Season milestone
- Fifth edition of SA20
- Opening fixture
- Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals
- Opening venue
- St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- General ticket sales
- Begin 5 November 2026
- Special ticket offer
- Limited R50 tickets at each team’s first home game, the Playoffs and the Final during the exclusive pre-sale window
- Pre-sale registration deadline
- 18 October
Quotes
Jason Rowles
Joburg Super Kings recruit and the biggest signing of the Season 5 auction.
“The SA20 is an incredible tournament, and to be selected by my home team, Joburg Super Kings, is a dream come true.”
deccanchronicle.com
Temba Bavuma
Proteas Test and ODI captain recruited by Pretoria Capitals.
“It's cool to be back in the mix with the guys. Not too far from home, Pretoria, led by Keshav [Maharaj] over there. So yeah, I look forward to being a part of that team. Yeah, hopefully we'll be able to go all the way next year.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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