Sa20 2025 Stadiums And Capacities For The Tournament
The SA20 is a highly anticipated T20 cricket tournament scheduled to take place in South Africa from 9 January to 8 February 2025. This years edition will see six franchises competing for the title MI Cape Town, Pretoria Capitals, Durbans Super Giants, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Paarl Royals, and Joburg Super Kings. The tournament will be played across 6 iconic cricket stadiums, with a total of 34 matches.
In addition to the players, a group of 12 umpires, led by Marias Erasmus the ICC Umpire of the Year 2021, will officiate the matches. A panel of 5 match referees will also serve as TV umpires during the event.
Heres a detailed look at the SA20 2025 stadiums and their capacities
1. Newlands Cricket Stadium, Cape Town
- Location Western Province, Cape Town
- Capacity 25,000
- Established 1888
- Home Franchise MI Cape Town
Newlands is one of the most iconic cricket grounds globally. Its breathtaking views and history make it a favorite among fans. The stadium will host 5 matches of the SA20 2025 tournament.
2. Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban
- Location Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Capacity 25,000
- Established 1939
- Home Franchise Durbans Super Giants
Kingsmead has hosted many historical cricket matches, including the famous six sixes by Yuvraj Singh in 2007. The stadium will host 5 matches for Durbans Super Giants during the SA20 2025.
3. St. Georges Park, Gqeberha
- Location Eastern Province, Gqeberha formerly Port Elizabeth
- Capacity 19,000
- Established 1889
- Home Franchise Sunrisers Eastern Cape
St. Georges Park is one of the oldest cricket stadiums in South Africa. This venue will see 5 matches of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape during the 2025 SA20 season.
4. Boland Park, Paarl
- Location Paarl, Western Cape
- Capacity 10,000
- Established 1996
- Home Franchise Paarl Royals
Boland Park is a multi-purpose venue that often hosts cricket events. It previously held matches during the 2003 ICC World Cup. Paarl Royals will play 5 matches here in the 2025 edition of SA20.
5. SuperSport Park, Centurion
- Location Gauteng, Centurion
- Capacity 22,000
- Established 1986
- Home Franchise Pretoria Capitals
SuperSport Park is known for its electrifying atmosphere and has hosted numerous international matches. This stadium will host 5 matches of Pretoria Capitals during the SA20 2025.
6. The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
- Location Gauteng, Johannesburg
- Capacity 34,000
- Established 1956
- Home Franchise Joburg Super Kings
The Wanderers is South Africas largest and most famous cricket stadium. It has hosted major international events like the ICC T20 Champions League finals. The stadium will host 6 matches for the Joburg Super Kings in SA20 2025.
Summary of Matches
- MI Cape Town 5 matches at Newlands, Cape Town
- Durbans Super Giants 5 matches at Kingsmead, Durban
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape 5 matches at St. George's Park, Gqeberha
- Paarl Royals 5 matches at Boland Park, Paarl
- Pretoria Capitals 5 matches at SuperSport Park, Centurion
- Joburg Super Kings 6 matches at The Wanderers, Johannesburg
These six venues, with their rich cricketing histories and passionate fanbases, are set to provide the perfect stage for the exciting action of SA20 2025.