The SA20 2027 schedule runs from 17 January to 21 February 2027 in South Africa. Season 5 will feature 34 T20 matches, including 30 league-stage games and four playoff matches.
Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face 2026 runners-up Pretoria Capitals in the opening match at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
The SA20 2027 final will take place at Newlands in Cape Town on 21 February.
SA20 2027 Schedule at a Glance
| Detail | SA20 2027 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | SA20 Season 5 |
| Start Date | 17 January 2027 |
| Final Date | 21 February 2027 |
| Total Matches | 34 |
| League Matches | 30 |
| Playoff Matches | 4 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Host Country | South Africa |
| Opening Match | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals |
| Opening Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| Final Venue | Newlands, Cape Town |
| Defending Champions | Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
SA20 2027 Full Schedule
All match times below are in South Africa Standard Time (SAST).
| Match No. | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Jan 2027 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 15:30 |
| 2 | 18 Jan 2027 | Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings | Boland Park, Paarl | 17:30 |
| 3 | 19 Jan 2027 | Pretoria Capitals vs Durban’s Super Giants | Centurion | 17:30 |
| 4 | 20 Jan 2027 | MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings | Newlands, Cape Town | 17:30 |
| 5 | 21 Jan 2027 | Durban’s Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Kingsmead, Durban | 17:30 |
| 6 | 22 Jan 2027 | MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals | Newlands, Cape Town | 17:30 |
| 7 | 23 Jan 2027 | Durban’s Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals | Kingsmead, Durban | 13:00 |
| 8 | 23 Jan 2027 | Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 17:30 |
| 9 | 24 Jan 2027 | Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town | Boland Park, Paarl | 15:30 |
| 10 | 26 Jan 2027 | Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Centurion | 17:30 |
| 11 | 27 Jan 2027 | Durban’s Super Giants vs Paarl Royals | Kingsmead, Durban | 17:30 |
| 12 | 28 Jan 2027 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 17:30 |
| 13 | 29 Jan 2027 | Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals | Boland Park, Paarl | 17:30 |
| 14 | 30 Jan 2027 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 13:00 |
| 15 | 30 Jan 2027 | Joburg Super Kings vs Durban’s Super Giants | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 17:30 |
| 16 | 31 Jan 2027 | Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals | Centurion | 15:30 |
| 17 | 2 Feb 2027 | MI Cape Town vs Durban’s Super Giants | Newlands, Cape Town | 17:30 |
| 18 | 3 Feb 2027 | Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 17:30 |
| 19 | 4 Feb 2027 | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Newlands, Cape Town | 17:30 |
| 20 | 5 Feb 2027 | Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings | Centurion | 17:30 |
| 21 | 6 Feb 2027 | Durban’s Super Giants vs MI Cape Town | Kingsmead, Durban | 13:00 |
| 22 | 6 Feb 2027 | Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Boland Park, Paarl | 17:30 |
| 23 | 7 Feb 2027 | Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 15:30 |
| 24 | 9 Feb 2027 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban’s Super Giants | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 17:30 |
| 25 | 10 Feb 2027 | Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 17:30 |
| 26 | 11 Feb 2027 | Paarl Royals vs Durban’s Super Giants | Boland Park, Paarl | 17:30 |
| 27 | 12 Feb 2027 | Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town | Centurion | 17:30 |
| 28 | 13 Feb 2027 | Durban’s Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings | Kingsmead, Durban | 13:00 |
| 29 | 13 Feb 2027 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 17:30 |
| 30 | 14 Feb 2027 | MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals | Newlands, Cape Town | 15:30 |
| 31 | 16 Feb 2027 | Qualifier 1: TBC vs TBC | Boland Park, Paarl | 17:30 |
| 32 | 17 Feb 2027 | Eliminator: TBC vs TBC | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 17:30 |
| 33 | 19 Feb 2027 | Qualifier 2: TBC vs TBC | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 17:30 |
| 34 | 21 Feb 2027 | Final: TBC vs TBC | Newlands, Cape Town | 15:30 |
SA20 2027 Teams
Six franchises will compete in SA20 2027:
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Pretoria Capitals
- Paarl Royals
- Joburg Super Kings
- MI Cape Town
- Durban’s Super Giants
Sunrisers Eastern Cape enter Season 5 as defending champions after winning the 2025/26 title against Pretoria Capitals.
SA20 2027 Venues
The tournament will return to six major cricket centres across South Africa.
| Team/Home City | Venue |
|---|---|
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| Paarl Royals | Boland Park, Paarl |
| Pretoria Capitals | Centurion |
| MI Cape Town | Newlands, Cape Town |
| Durban’s Super Giants | Kingsmead, Durban |
| Joburg Super Kings | Wanderers, Johannesburg |
Newlands will host the final for the second season in a row and for the third time in SA20 history.
SA20 2027 Double-Headers
The league schedule includes four Saturday double-headers:
- 23 January: Durban’s Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals, followed by Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- 30 January: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town, followed by Joburg Super Kings vs Durban’s Super Giants
- 6 February: Durban’s Super Giants vs MI Cape Town, followed by Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- 13 February: Durban’s Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings, followed by Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals
The first match on these double-header days starts at 13:00 SAST, while the second starts at 17:30 SAST.
SA20 2027 Playoffs Schedule
The league stage ends on 14 February 2027 with MI Cape Town facing Pretoria Capitals at Newlands.
| Stage | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | 16 Feb 2027 | Boland Park, Paarl | 17:30 SAST |
| Eliminator | 17 Feb 2027 | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 17:30 SAST |
| Qualifier 2 | 19 Feb 2027 | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 17:30 SAST |
| Final | 21 Feb 2027 | Newlands, Cape Town | 15:30 SAST |
The top four teams after the round-robin stage will qualify for the playoffs. The top two meet in Qualifier 1, while third and fourth play the Eliminator. The winner of Qualifier 1 goes straight to the final. The losing team gets another chance in Qualifier 2 against the Eliminator winner.
When Does SA20 2027 Start?
SA20 2027 starts on Sunday, 17 January 2027. Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals will play the opening match at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
The opening fixture is a repeat of the previous season’s final.
The SA20 2027 final is scheduled for Sunday, 21 February 2027 at Newlands in Cape Town. The match will start at 15:30 SAST.
Final Word: SA 20 2027 Scheduled Between 17th January – 21st February
The SA20 2027 schedule runs for just over a month, from 17 January to 21 February. All six teams will play home and away during the 30-match league stage before the top four move into the playoffs.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape begin the season as defending champions, while Newlands will host the championship match on 21 February.
Verification note: Fixtures, dates, venues and match times were checked against the official SA20 schedule and the Cricbuzz SA20 2027 fixture list on 28 September 2026.