In one line: five weeks of T20 franchise cricket, six teams, 34 matches and a final at Newlands. Fast games, big hitting and a market on almost every ball.
The SA20 turned January into cricket’s party month. Season five starts on 17 January 2027 with Sunrisers Eastern Cape against Pretoria Capitals at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, and ends with the final at Newlands on 21 February.
The season at a glance
| SA20 season five | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 17 January to 21 February 2027 |
| Matches | 34: 30 league games and 4 playoffs |
| Teams | Durban’s Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals, Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
| Opening match | Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Pretoria Capitals, St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| Final | 21 February, Newlands, Cape Town |
Source: CricTracker, 23 July 2026. Check the official fixture list for start times.
How to bet on T20
Match winner. Two outcomes, decided in an evening. Tosses and dew can swing a night game: bookmakers move the price after the toss.
Top batter and top bowler. For each team. In T20 the top order faces the most balls, but one big innings from the lower order can take it.
Total runs and powerplay runs. Over or under a line for an innings, or for the first six overs, when the field is up and the hitting starts.
Sixes and boundaries. Many bookmakers offer total sixes in a match or by a team. Small grounds and flat pitches push the lines up.
The outright. The tournament winner, the top run-scorer and the top wicket-taker for the season. Prices move fast after the first week.
Live. Runs in the next over, the next wicket, the result from here. T20 was built for it. Set your budget for the night before the first ball.
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Stay in control
A T20 has 240 legal balls, and live markets on most of them. That’s the fun and the risk. Decide your stake for the night and stop when you hit it. Free, confidential help: 0800 006 008, or WhatsApp HELP to 076 675 0710.
Questions punters ask
When does the SA20 2027 start?
17 January 2027, with Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Pretoria Capitals at St George’s Park.
Where is the SA20 final?
Newlands, Cape Town, on 21 February 2027.
How many teams are in the SA20?
Six: Durban’s Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Last updated 11 November 2026