SA20 Formalises Window For Subsequent Three Seasons, 4th Version Of Event To Start On Boxing Day

SA20 and Cricket South Africa on Monday formalised the window of the profitable franchise-based match for the following three years so as to “carry certainty” to stakeholders and likewise assist the nationwide staff plan its worldwide calendar prematurely.

As per the schedule, Season 4 will get underway on December 26, 2025 and run by to January 26, 2026. The season will lead as much as the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in February subsequent 12 months.

Season 5 will return to its unique slot, working from January 9 to February 14, 2027, whereas Season 6 will likely be held from January 9 to February 13, 2028.

“Confirming the SA20 window for a three-year interval permits the league to carry certainty to all stakeholders and assists in securing our place when planning the worldwide calendar,” mentioned former South Africa skipper the League Commissioner Graeme Smith.

“We all know followers reply significantly nicely to weekend and vacation fixtures and with the ICC T20 World Cup in early February subsequent 12 months, our Season 4 dates present the distinctive alternative to capitalise on South Africa’s peak cricket season.

“Early planning has additionally meant that we’re ready to have a look at an prolonged window from 2026/27 and this can optimise scheduling, logistics and the fan expertise,” mentioned Smith, clearly indicating that the ICC schedule, which has been confirmed till 2031 and the present Future Excursions Programme (FTP) till 2027, had been considered whereas making the schedule for the following three seasons of the profitable league.

Season 3 of SA20 has entered the enterprise finish with the ultimate scheduled on February 8.