Cricket fans across Cape Town have something to smile about this week, with Newlands Cricket Ground confirmed as the stage for the Betway SA20 Season 4 Final.
The announcement comes with a festive season schedule packed with playoffs in Durban, Centurion and Johannesburg, kicking off on 26 December 2025.
For the first time in the league's history, Durban will host a playoff match, with Kingsmead welcoming Qualifier 1 on Wednesday, 21 January. Fans on the East coast will get the rare chance to see the top two teams go head-to-head for a spot in the final. The action then shifts north, with Centurion hosting the Eliminator on Thursday, January 22, before the Wanderers in Johannesburg decide the second finalist with Qualifier 2 on Friday, January 23.
"Betway SA20 Season 4 is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting summer of cricket, kicking off on Boxing Day and running through the holiday period," says League Commissioner Graeme Smith. "Last year Newlands sold out all five matches at the venue and with the Final taking place on a Sunday, it sets up an incredible afternoon with great weather, entertainment and a lively atmosphere to crown our Season 4 Champions."
The Betway SA20 has built a reputation for selling out its finals in record time, with capacity crowds for each of the past three seasons. Tickets for the Final and Playoffs go on sale to the public on October 10, but fans can already register for pre-sale access to secure the best seats. Pre-sale registrations close at midnight on Monday, September 15.
"The fans have been at the heart of our success over the past three seasons," Smith said. "I think with the League taking place during the majority of the holiday season, we will see a lot of interest around the country."
Next on the calendar? The Season 4 Player Auction takes place on 9 September, when franchises finalize their squads and the countdown to cricket's summer festival begins!
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