The SA20 2026 is all set to mark its 4th season, and fans can already feel the buzz. With three successful seasons behind, the upcoming edition promises even more explosive T20 action, star-studded squads, and unforgettable moments on South Africa’s iconic grounds.
Packed with world-class talent and top stadiums, SA20 2026 will bring fans a full month of non-stop T20 entertainment. From the first match to the last, every game will be full of energy.
The dates of the SA20 2026 schedule have officially been confirmed, with the tournament window locked in from Dec 26, 2025, to Jan 26, 2026. The decision was announced by League Commissioner Graeme Smith.
In this article, we’ll cover all the details of SA20 2025-26, its start date, match list, timing, teams, captains and everything you should know about.
Who Won SA20 2024-25: Take a Look Back
After finishing at the bottom of the table in the first two seasons, MI Cape Town scripted a remarkable turnaround in the last edition, lifting their maiden T20 title.
They beat defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in a dominant performance, winning by a huge margin of 76 runs.
Batting first, MI Cape Town posted 181/8, powered by explosive knocks from Connor Esterhuizen (39) and Dewald Brevis (38). Their bowlers then dismantled the Sunrisers for just 105, with Kagiso Rabada starring with 4/25.
Key Performances:
- Rickelton and van der Dussen formed the tournament’s best opening duo.
- Trent Boult delivered a stunning 4-over spell for just 9 runs in the match.
This victory not only marked MI Cape Town’s rise but also ended Sunrisers’ title streak, making it a memorable season of upsets, comebacks, and breakout stars.
SA20 League 2026 Teams
The team list remains consistent, with six franchises competing for the coveted trophy. Each team brings its unique style, loyal fanbase, and a mix of global superstars and local heroes.
While the captains will be confirmed after the auction, most teams are expected to stick with their experienced leaders from the previous season.
Here’s a look at the teams and their captains for SA20 2026:
| Teams | Captains |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Aiden Markram |
| Durban Super Giants | Keshav Maharaj |
| Joburg Super Kings | Faf du Plessis |
| MI Cape Town | Rashid Khan |
| Paarl Royals | David Miller |
| Pretoria Capitals | Eathan Bosch |
SA20 2026: Full Squads
Let’s have a look at the complete players list of each team in SA20 2026:
| Teams | Squads |
| Durban Super Giants | Brandon King, Quinton de Kock, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kane Williamson, Chris Woakes, Prenelan Subrayen, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Noor Ahmed, Heinrich Klaasen, Jon-Jon Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Junior Dala, Bryce Parsons, Matthew Breetzke, Jason Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Shamar Joseph, CJ King. |
| Joburg Super Kings | Faf Du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Maheesh Theekshana, Devon Conway, Gerald Coetzee, David Wiese, Leus Du Plooy, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Donovan Ferreira, Imran Tahir, Sibonelo Makhanya, Tabraiz Shamsi, Wihan Lubbe, Evan Jones, Doug Bracewell, JP King. |
| MI Cape Town | Rashid Khan, Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Azmatullah Omarzai, Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Nuwan Thushara, Connor Esterhuizen, Delano Potgieter, Rassie van der Dussen, Thomas Kaber, Chris Benjamin, Corbin Bosch, Colin Ingram, Reeza Hendricks, Dane Piedt, Tristan Luus. |
| Pretoria Capitals | Anrich Nortje, Jimmy Neesham, Will Jacks, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Liam Livingstone, Will Smeed, Migael Pretorius, Rilee Rossouw, Eathan Bosch, Wayne Parnell, Senuran Muthusamy, Kyle Verreynne, Daryn Dupavillon, Steve Stolk, Tiaan van Vuuren, Marques Ackerman, Evin Lewis, Kyle Simmonds, Keagan Lion-Cachet. |
| Paarl Royals | David Miller, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sam Hain, Joe Root, Dinesh Karthik, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Van Buuren, Keith Dudgeon, Nqaba Peter, Andile Phehlukwayo, Codi Yusuf, John Turner, Dayyaan Galiem, Jacob Bethell, Rubin Hermann, Dewan Marais. |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Aiden Markram, Zak Crawley, Roelof van der Merwe, Liam Dawson, Ottneil Baartman, Marco Jansen, Beyers Swanepoel, Caleb Seleka, Tristan Stubbs, Jordan Hermann, Patrick Kruger, Craig Overton, Tom Abell, Simon Harmer, Andile Simelane, David Bedingham, Okuhle Cele, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Smith. |
Note: The players list of each team will be confirmed once the SA20 2026 auction is completed. It will be held on September 9, 2025, in Johannesburg.
SA20 2026 Venue
The ground selection plays a crucial role in the tournament’s success. These stadiums were buzzing during the last edition, and will continue to offer a thrilling atmosphere for fans in 2026 too. The same six grounds are expected to host the 2026 matches:
| Team | Home Ground | Capacity | City |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | St George’s Park | 19,000 | Gqeberha |
| Paarl Royals | Boland Park | 10,000 | Paarl |
| Durban Super Giants | Kingsmead | 25,000 | Durban |
| Joburg Super Kings | Wanderers Stadium | 34,000 | Johannesburg |
| MI Cape Town | Newlands | 25,000 | Cape Town |
| Pretoria Capitals | SuperSport Park | 22,000 | Centurion |
SA20 League 2026 Schedule & Format
Cricket South Africa has officially released the complete SA20 2026 schedule. The match list kicks off on December 26, 2025, and will run for a month until the final on January 26, 2026. The first match will be played between MI Cape Town and Durban Super Giants.
The league format continues with its double round-robin structure, where each team faces the other twice, once at home and once away. A total of 30 league matches will determine the top four teams that will advance to the Playoffs, which include Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final.
This format mirrors other leading T20 tournaments like the IPL, ensuring an action-packed series of games, high-stakes knockouts, and a nail-biting finish to the season.
SA20 2026 Time Table
Here’s a quick look at the tournament time table and match flow:
| Date | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Dec 26 | MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants | Newlands, Cape Town | 21:00 |
| Dec 27 | Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 16:30 |
| Dec 27 | Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Boland Park, Paarl | 21:00 |
| Dec 28 | Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town | Kingsmead, Durban | 19:00 |
| Dec 29 | Sunrisers EC vs Pretoria Capitals | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 21:00 |
| Dec 30 | Durban Super Giants vs Joburg SK | Kingsmead, Durban | 21:00 |
| Dec 31 | Sunrisers EC vs Paarl Royals | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 16:30 |
| Dec 31 | MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals | Newlands, Cape Town | 21:00 |
| Jan 01 | Joburg SK vs Durban Super Giants | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 21:00 |
| Jan 02 | Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town | Boland Park, Paarl | 21:00 |
| Jan 03 | Joburg SK vs Sunrisers EC | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 16:30 |
| Jan 03 | Pretoria Capitals vs Durban SG | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 21:00 |
| Jan 04 | MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals | Newlands, Cape Town | 19:00 |
| Jan 05 | Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers EC | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 21:00 |
| Jan 06 | MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings | Newlands, Cape Town | 21:00 |
| Jan 07 | Durban SG vs Pretoria Capitals | Kingsmead, Durban | 21:00 |
| Jan 08 | Joburg SK vs Paarl Royals | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 21:00 |
| Jan 09 | Durban SG vs Sunrisers EC | Kingsmead, Durban | 21:00 |
| Jan 10 | Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals | Boland Park, Paarl | 16:30 |
| Jan 10 | Joburg SK vs MI Cape Town | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 21:00 |
| Jan 11 | Sunrisers EC vs Durban SG | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 19:00 |
| Jan 12 | Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 21:00 |
| Jan 13 | Paarl Royals vs Durban SG | Boland Park, Paarl | 21:00 |
| Jan 14 | Sunrisers EC vs Joburg SK | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 21:00 |
| Jan 15 | Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 21:00 |
| Jan 16 | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers EC | Newlands, Cape Town | 21:00 |
| Jan 17 | Durban SG vs Paarl Royals | Kingsmead, Durban | 16:30 |
| Jan 17 | Joburg SK vs Pretoria Capitals | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 21:00 |
| Jan 18 | Sunrisers EC vs MI Cape Town | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 19:00 |
| Jan 19 | Paarl Royals vs Joburg SK | Boland Park, Paarl | 21:00 |
SA20 2026: Knockout Stage Schedule
Once the group stage finishes, the knockout will begin:
| Jan 21 | Qualifier 1 (TBC vs TBC) | TBC | 21:00 |
| Jan 22 | Eliminator (TBC vs TBC) | TBC | 21:00 |
| Jan 23 | Qualifier 2 (TBC vs TBC) | TBC | 21:00 |
| Jan 26 | Final (TBC vs TBC) | TBC | 19:00 |
SA20 Schedule 2026: PDF Download
Fans can expect the schedule format to be repeated with slight tweaks. To stay updated with all the SA20 2026 fixtures, fans can easily download the complete schedule in PDF format using the link below.
Click/Tap below to download:
The file covers everything, from team line-ups to match timings, so you won’t miss a single moment of the action. The PDF will help fans:
- Keep track of match days
- Know when their favorite teams play
- Avoid missing blockbuster fixtures
In short, it’s a handy way to access the latest match dates and timings anytime.
SA20 Points Table 2026
This table is one of the most important parts of any T20 league. It shows which teams are leading, which ones are falling behind, and who’s still in the race for the playoffs.
Fans follow it closely to track their favorite team’s position after every match. Just like in SA20 last edition, the 2026 season will follow a standard points system based on match results.
Let’s check how the standings of the SA T20 League Schedule 2026 looks like:
| Pos. | Teams | Matches | Won | Loss | Ties | (N/R) | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Durban’s Super Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Paarl Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Joburg Super Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Pretoria Capitals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | MI Cape Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note: The above table will be updated after every match.
SA20 2025-26 is hoping to be one of the most exciting seasons of South African T20 cricket. With top teams, star players, and a well-planned schedule, fans have a lot to look forward to.
The tournament fits perfectly into the festive break, giving everyone a chance to enjoy high-quality cricket with friends and family. Whether it’s the thrill of the first match, the tension of the playoffs, or the roar of the crowd during the final, every moment will be worth watching.
The auction will add more spice as teams build stronger squads. And with the full time table and PDF download option available, it’s now easier than ever to stay updated. So, if you’re a cricket fan, make sure to follow the league closely, especially the points table.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the start date of SA20 2026?
A. The tournament begins on December 26, 2025.
Q2. Where will the final of SA20 2026 be held?
A. It is expected at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on January 26, 2026.
Q3. How many teams are playing in SA20 2026?
A. 6 teams, same as the last edition.
Q4. Where can I download the full SA20 2026 schedule?
A. The file is available for download in PDF format on this website.
Q5. Who won the Sa20 last season?
A. MI Cape Town won the maiden SA20 title in 2025, beating Sunrisers EC by 76 runs.
