SA20 Opening Ceremony 2025 | Date, Venue and Tickets
Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced the starting date of South Africa T20 league on Thursday officially. Cricket South Africa is going to fascinating SA20 opening ceremony in St George’s Park, Gqeberha on 9th January, 2025 for the Third season of the T20 League.
SA20 Opening Ceremony Performances:
Popular singer-songwriter Lloyiso will get the Betway SA20 party started with a standout performance at the opening match between back-to-back defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town on 9 January 2025, at St George’s Park.
Fans can watch thrilling talent like Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, and Donovan Ferreira play with seasoned veterans like ICC Men’s T20 World-Cup winning captain Jos Buttler, Faf du Plessis, and Kagiso Rabada.
Fans will be able to watch the best local and international T20 stars live in action at prime viewing times for the afternoon and evening matches.
Graeme Smith, SA20 league commissioner
Six SA20 teams MI Cape Town (MICT), Paarl Royals (PR), Pretoria Capitals (PC), Joburg Super Kings (JSK), Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) will play their ten matches individually at different venues including Cape Town, Paarl and Gqeberha. In each out of ten matches 5 matches will be played at home ground while remaining five matches will to be played away-home ground. Every team will play 2 matches with other all teams. The totally 34 matches will be played in this grand event.
SA20 Opening Ceremony Date:
1st match of betway SA20 League between Sunrisers Eastern Cape v MI Cape Town is scheduled in St George’s Park on 9 January 2024. The grand final of this league will be also played on 8 February, 2024. A lot of fun and entertainment is waiting for the people having cricket fever.
Tickets:
Tickets of SA20 season 2025 league matches are available now.
Full Schedule of SA20 2025:
| Date | Time | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| 10 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Durban’s Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals | Kingsmead, Durban |
| 11 January 2025 | 13:00 | Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Boland Park, Paarl |
| 11 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 12 January 2025 | 15:30 | Pretoria Capitals vs Durban’s Super Giants | Centurion Park, Centurion |
| 13 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals | Newlands, Cape Town |
| 14 January 2025 | 13:00 | Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Centurion Park, Centurion |
| 14 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Durban’s Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings | Kingsmead, Durban |
| 15 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town | Boland Park, Paarl |
| 16 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 17 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Durban’s Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Kingsmead, Durban |
| 18 January 2025 | 13:00 | Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals | Centurion Park, Centurion |
| 18 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings | Newlands, Cape Town |
| 19 January 2025 | 15:30 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban’s Super Giants | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| 20 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings | Boland Park, Paarl |
| 21 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Durban’s Super Giants vs MI Cape Town | Kingsmead, Durban |
| 22 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| 23 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Durban’s Super Giants vs Paarl Royals | Kingsmead, Durban |
| 24 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| 25 January 2025 | 13:00 | MI Cape Town vs Durban’s Super Giants | Newlands, Cape Town |
| 25 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals | Boland Park, Paarl |
| 26 January 2025 | 15:30 | Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 27 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Paarl Royals vs Durban’s Super Giants | Boland Park, Paarl |
| 28 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings | Centurion Park, Centurion |
| 29 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Newlands, Cape Town |
| 30 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 31 January 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town | Centurion Park, Centurion |
| 1 February 2025 | 13:00 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| 1 February 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Joburg Super Kings vs Durban’s Super Giants | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2 February 2025 | 15:30 | MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals | Newlands, Cape Town |
Play-offs
| Stage | Date | Time | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | 4 February 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | 1st placed team vs 2nd placed team | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| Eliminator | 5 February 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | 3rd placed team vs 4th placed team | Centurion Park, Centurion |
| Qualifier 2 | 6 February 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator | Centurion Park, Centurion |
| Final | 8 February 2025 | 17:30 (D/N) | Winner of Qualifier 1 v Winner of Qualifier 2 | Wanderers Stadium, JohannesburgF |
FAQs:
What is the date of the SA20 Opening Ceremony in 2025?
The SA20 Opening Ceremony for 2025 is scheduled for January 9, 2025.
Where will the SA20 Opening Ceremony take place in 2025?
The ceremony will be held at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, South Africa.
What teams are playing in the opening match of the SA20 2025 season?
The opening match will feature Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town.
How long will the SA20 Opening Ceremony last?
The ceremony is expected to last around 1-2 hours, with the opening match following immediately after.
Can I get a refund for my SA20 Opening Ceremony tickets if I can’t attend?
Refund policies will be announced when tickets go on sale. It is common for events to have specific refund or exchange policies in place, especially if the event is canceled or rescheduled.
Conclusion:
The SA20 Opening Ceremony 2025 promises to be an exciting start to South Africa’s premier T20 cricket league, with the event scheduled for January 9, 2025, at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. Fans can look forward to an evening filled with entertainment, music, and the thrilling opening match between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town. Ticket sales will open closer to the event, with options for both general admission and premium seating available.
As anticipation builds for this much-anticipated ceremony, attendees can expect a memorable experience. To secure tickets and stay updated on performances, ticket pricing, and event details, it’s best to follow the official SA20 channels. Whether you’re a cricket fan or someone looking for an entertaining night out, the SA20 Opening Ceremony will be a fantastic way to kick off the 2025 season.
