The SA20 2025-26 season kicks off on December 26, 2025, and runs until January 25, 2026. You can watch all matches live on SuperSport channels and stream online through the SuperSport App.
The tournament features six South African teams playing 34 matches across iconic venues like Newlands, Wanderers, and Kingsmead.
Where To Watch SA20 2025-26 Live In South Africa
SuperSport is the official broadcaster for SA20 2025-26 in South Africa. Here are the official broadcast and streaming partners for SA20 2025-26:
SA20 2025-26 Official Broadcast & Streaming Partners
| Region | TV Channel | Live Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| India | Star Sports, Sports18 HD | JioHotstar |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go |
| Other Regions | Check local listings | Regional Sky/SuperSport feed |
These are the official broadcast partners announced by SA20 for the 2025-26 season.
All 34 matches will be shown live on SuperSport Cricket and other SuperSport channels. You can watch on DSTV or stream live on the SuperSport App.
Watch SA20 Live On SuperSport Channels
SuperSport will broadcast every SA20 match live in high definition. The main coverage will be on SuperSport Cricket, with select matches on SuperSport Variety channels.
You get expert commentary from South African cricket legends, pre-match build-up, and post-match analysis. SuperSport also shows replays of matches throughout the day for those who miss live action.
Stream SA20 Live On SuperSport App
The SuperSport App is perfect for watching SA20 on the go. Download it on your smartphone or tablet to stream matches live anywhere in South Africa.
The app works on both Android and iOS devices. You need an active DSTV Premium, Compact Plus, or Compact subscription to access live streams.
The app offers smooth HD streaming, multiple camera angles, and live score updates.
Watch SA20 On DStv Now
DStv Now lets you watch SuperSport channels on multiple devices. You can stream on your laptop, smart TV, phone, or tablet using your DSTV login details.
This is great if you want to watch matches at home on your smart TV or while travelling. The service is included with your DSTV subscription at no extra cost.
How To Get DStv To Watch SA20 2025-26
SuperSport is not available as a standalone subscription in South Africa. You need a DStv package that includes SuperSport channels.
There are two main ways to get DStv: the traditional satellite service with a decoder or the new DStv Stream service that works over the internet.
DStv Packages With SA20 Access
| DStv Package | SuperSport Channels Included | SA20 Access |
|---|---|---|
| DStv Premium | All SuperSport Channels (Cricket, Rugby, Football, Golf, Tennis, etc.) | Full Access |
| DStv Compact Plus | Champions League, Premier League, SuperSport Action, Variety 1-4, Cricket | Full Access |
| DStv Compact | Premier League, SuperSport Variety 3 & 4, SuperSport Cricket | Full Access |
All three packages include SuperSport Cricket, which means you can watch every SA20 match.
DStv Premium gives you access to all SuperSport channels, while Compact and Compact Plus offer the essential cricket coverage you need. Check out the official website to get the exact prices.
Option 1: DStv Satellite With Decoder
This is the traditional way to get DStv. You need a satellite dish installed at your home and a decoder connected to your TV.
How to Get Started:
- Choose Your Package – Pick DStv Premium, Compact Plus, or Compact based on your budget and what other sports you want to watch
- Buy Equipment: Purchase a DStv HD Decoder or Explora decoder and a satellite dish. DStv often runs promotions where you get discounts on equipment with new subscriptions
- Arrange Installation – Book a certified DStv installer through the DStv website or local dealers to set up your satellite dish and decoder
- Activate and Pay – Activate your decoder and start your monthly subscription
The satellite option gives you reliable HD quality and works even if your internet is slow. Once installed, you can also use your subscription to stream on the SuperSport App and DStv Stream.
Option 2: DStv Stream (No Dish Required)
DStv Stream is the streaming-only option that doesn’t need a satellite dish or decoder.
You only need a good internet connection. This option is often cheaper than satellite packages.
How to Get Started:
- Visit DStv Website – Go to the DStv website and find the “DStv Stream” or “Buy a Package” section
- Select Your Package – Choose Premium Stream, Compact Plus Stream, or Compact Stream based on what you want to watch
- Sign Up Online – Complete registration, create your DStv Connect ID login details, and make your first payment
- Start Streaming – Download the DStv Stream App on your phone, tablet, laptop, or smart TV, log in with your details, and start watching live SuperSport channels.
DStv Stream is perfect if you don’t want the hassle of installing a satellite dish. You can watch on multiple devices and take your subscription with you wherever you go.
Note: Once you have any DStv subscription (satellite or stream), you can use the same login details on both the DStv Stream App and the separate SuperSport App.
The SuperSport App gives you extra features like live scores, match highlights, and cricket news.
SA20 2025-26 Match Schedule & Venues
All the timings in the table are local South African timings.
| Match | Date | Teams | Time | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu, Dec 26 | MI Cape Town vs Durban’s Super Giants | 17:30 | Newlands | Cape Town |
| 2 | Fri, Dec 27 | Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings | 13:00 | Centurion | Pretoria |
| 3 | Fri, Dec 27 | Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 17:30 | Boland Park | Paarl |
| 4 | Sat, Dec 28 | Durban’s Super Giants vs MI Cape Town | 15:30 | Kingsmead | Durban |
| 5 | Sun, Dec 29 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals | 17:30 | St George’s Park | Gqeberha |
| 6 | Mon, Dec 30 | Durban’s Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings | 17:30 | Kingsmead | Durban |
| 7 | Tue, Dec 31 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals | 13:00 | St George’s Park | Gqeberha |
| 8 | Tue, Dec 31 | MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals | 17:30 | Newlands | Cape Town |
| 9 | Wed, Jan 1 | Joburg Super Kings vs Durban’s Super Giants | 17:30 | Wanderers | Johannesburg |
| 10 | Thu, Jan 2 | Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town | 17:30 | Boland Park | Paarl |
| 11 | Fri, Jan 3 | Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 13:00 | Wanderers | Johannesburg |
| 12 | Fri, Jan 3 | Pretoria Capitals vs Durban’s Super Giants | 17:30 | Centurion | Pretoria |
| 13 | Sat, Jan 4 | MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals | 15:30 | Newlands | Cape Town |
| 14 | Sun, Jan 5 | Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 17:30 | Centurion | Pretoria |
| 15 | Mon, Jan 6 | MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings | 17:30 | Newlands | Cape Town |
| 16 | Tue, Jan 7 | Durban’s Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals | 17:30 | Kingsmead | Durban |
| 17 | Wed, Jan 8 | Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals | 17:30 | Wanderers | Johannesburg |
| 18 | Thu, Jan 9 | Durban’s Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 17:30 | Kingsmead | Durban |
| 19 | Fri, Jan 10 | Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals | 13:00 | Boland Park | Paarl |
| 20 | Fri, Jan 10 | Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town | 17:30 | Wanderers | Johannesburg |
| 21 | Sat, Jan 11 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban’s Super Giants | 15:30 | St George’s Park | Gqeberha |
| 22 | Sun, Jan 12 | Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town | 17:30 | Centurion | Pretoria |
| 23 | Mon, Jan 13 | Paarl Royals vs Durban’s Super Giants | 17:30 | Boland Park | Paarl |
| 24 | Tue, Jan 14 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings | 17:30 | St George’s Park | Gqeberha |
| 25 | Wed, Jan 15 | Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals | 17:30 | Centurion | Pretoria |
| 26 | Thu, Jan 16 | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 17:30 | Newlands | Cape Town |
| 27 | Fri, Jan 17 | Durban’s Super Giants vs Paarl Royals | 13:00 | Kingsmead | Durban |
| 28 | Fri, Jan 17 | Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals | 17:30 | Wanderers | Johannesburg |
| 29 | Sat, Jan 18 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town | 15:30 | St George’s Park | Gqeberha |
| 30 | Sun, Jan 19 | Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings | 17:30 | Boland Park | Paarl |
| Q1 | Tue, Jan 21 | 1st vs 2nd | 17:30 | Kingsmead | Durban |
| E | Wed, Jan 22 | 3rd vs 4th | 17:30 | Centurion | Pretoria |
| Q2 | Thu, Jan 23 | Loser Q1 vs Winner Eliminator | 17:30 | Wanderers | Johannesburg |
| Final | Sat, Jan 25 | Winner Q1 vs Winner Q2 | 15:30 | Newlands | Cape Town |
The tournament starts on Boxing Day with MI Cape Town hosting Durban’s Super Giants at Newlands.
Most evening matches start at 17:30, perfect for watching after work. Day matches on weekends start at 13:00 or 15:30.
SA20 Teams Playing In 2025-26
Six franchises will compete in SA20 2025-26:
- MI Cape Town – Home ground: Newlands, Cape Town
- Durban’s Super Giants – Home ground: Kingsmead, Durban
- Joburg Super Kings – Home ground: Wanderers, Johannesburg
- Paarl Royals – Home ground: Boland Park, Paarl
- Pretoria Capitals – Home ground: Centurion, Pretoria
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape – Home ground: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Each team plays 10 league matches before the playoffs begin on January 21, 2026.
Is SA20 Free to Watch?
You need an active DSTV subscription to watch SA20 2025-26. The matches are shown on SuperSport channels, which are available on DSTV Compact, Compact Plus, and Premium packages.
There is no free-to-air broadcast of SA20 in South Africa. Your DSTV subscription also gives you access to the SuperSport App and DStv Now for mobile streaming at no extra charge.
How to Watch SA20 Replays and Highlights
SuperSport shows full match replays throughout the day after each game. You can also watch highlights on the SuperSport App and SuperSport website.
The SuperSport YouTube channel posts short highlights for free. Match highlights are usually available within an hour of the game finishing.
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Conclusion: Watch SA20 Live On SuperSport
SA20 2025-26 brings top-class T20 cricket to South Africa from December 26, 2025.
Watch all matches live on SuperSport channels through DSTV or stream on the SuperSport App and DStv Now.
The tournament features six South African teams playing across the country’s best cricket venues. Get your DSTV subscription ready for a month of exciting cricket action.
FAQs
You need DSTV Compact, Compact Plus, or Premium to watch SA20 on SuperSport channels. All three packages include SuperSport Cricket and streaming access.
Download the SuperSport App or use DStv Now with your DSTV login. Both apps let you stream SA20 matches live on your phone.
Most evening matches start at 17:30. Weekend day matches start at 13:00 or 15:30. All times are South African Standard Time.
The SA20 final will be played at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday, January 25, 2026, at 15:30. Tickets are available on the official SA20 website.
SuperSport posts match highlights on their YouTube channel for free. Full match replays are only available to DSTV subscribers on SuperSport channels and the app.
