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SA20 2027 Playoffs and Final

The final is on Sunday 21 February 2027 at Newlands, Cape Town. The listed start is 15:30 SAST. Both finalists are TBC. Qualifier 1, the eliminator and Qualifier 2 have dates and grounds, and no named teams.

SA20 playoffs 2027: four matches, one champion

Four matches decide the SA20 Season 5 champion, after 30 league games. The top four on the league table reach the playoffs, and the final is a single match at Newlands on 21 February 2027.

Qualifier 1 is at Boland Park in Paarl, the eliminator and Qualifier 2 are at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, and the final is at Newlands in Cape Town. Dates and grounds are set. The four teams are TBC until the league table is finished.

Final start times

Start times for this match in all four zones.
ZoneStartDay
SAST15:30Sun 21 Feb
PKT18:30Sun 21 Feb
IST19:00Sun 21 Feb
GMT13:30Sun 21 Feb

Bracket

First place plays second in Qualifier 1. The winner goes to the final. Third plays fourth in the eliminator. The eliminator winner plays the Qualifier 1 loser in Qualifier 2, and that winner is the other finalist.

SA20 2027 playoff bracket Qualifier 1 is on 16 February at Boland Park. The eliminator is on 17 February at the Wanderers. Qualifier 2 is on 19 February at the Wanderers. The final is on 21 February at Newlands. Teams are TBC. 1st · TBC 2nd · TBC 3rd · TBC 4th · TBC Qualifier 116 Feb · Paarl Eliminator17 Feb · Wanderers Qualifier 219 Feb · Wanderers Final 21 Feb · Newlands
  • Qualifier 1: 16 Feb 2027 at Boland Park, Paarl, 17:30 SAST. Teams TBC.
  • Eliminator: 17 Feb 2027 at Wanderers, Johannesburg, 17:30 SAST. Teams TBC.
  • Qualifier 2: 19 Feb 2027 at Wanderers, Johannesburg, 17:30 SAST. Teams TBC.
  • Final: 21 Feb 2027 at Newlands, Cape Town, 15:30 SAST. Teams TBC.

What changed

Nothing since this dataset was compiled on 3 November 2026. Playoff opponents will be filled in only when the league table makes them certain.

League commissioner Graeme Smith, quoted by Cricbuzz on 23 July 2026: "The Paarl fans have been some of the most passionate supporters of the league, so I am excited that we are finally able to give them a playoff in the form of Q1." Read the report.

FAQs

When is Qualifier 1 and where is it played?

On 16 February 2027 at Boland Park in Paarl. It is the first SA20 playoff ever staged at Boland Park. First place plays second place, and the winner goes straight to the final.

What is the eliminator?

Third place plays fourth place on 17 February 2027 at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. The loser is out. The winner plays the Qualifier 1 loser in Qualifier 2.

When is Qualifier 2?

On 19 February 2027 at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. The Qualifier 1 loser plays the eliminator winner, and the winner takes the other final place.

When and where is the final?

On Sunday 21 February 2027 at Newlands in Cape Town. The listed start is 15:30 SAST. Both finalists are TBC.

Does the Qualifier 1 loser get a second chance?

Yes. The Qualifier 1 loser drops into Qualifier 2, where a win still sends them to the final. The eliminator loser has no second chance.

Published Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 01:56 SAST

Saleem Sial

Saleem Sial

Author, SA20 Schedule

Saleem Sial writes the fixtures, squads and news on SA20 Schedule.