URC COASTAL DERBY & SA20 FINAL IN CAPE TOWN
Cape Town is gearing up for a major weekend of sport, with a Vodacom United Rugby Championship coastal derby. In addition, the Betway SA20 Final is set to draw tens of thousands of spectators to the city.
The DHL Stormers will host the Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday 24 January 2026 in Round 10 of the URC.
The home side heads into the clash unbeaten this season and will be aiming to extend their strong home form in front of the Faithful.
The Stormers are also boosted by the return of its backline for this all-important derby.
“This is our third and final home derby of the season and we are set for another blockbuster in front of a huge crowd,” says Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson.
“These are the matches that players, coaches and fans live for and we know that it will take a big performance to get the result.
“We have some quality players coming into the team and they will all need to hit the ground running and bring plenty of intensity.
“It is fantastic to have the likes of Cobus, Damian and Warrick back in the mix and we are also excited to see what the likes of Marcel and Louw can do given this opportunity.”
Gameday logistics
More than 40 000 spectators are expected at the stadium. Gates open at 16:30, with kick-off at 19:30.
A free MyCiTi shuttle service will be available to ticket holders from 16:00, operating from the Civic Centre, Thibault Square and the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
The final return buses will depart the stadium and Green Point precinct at 23:30.
Paid parking will be available at the CTICC from 15:30, with additional parking for ticket holders at the Civic Centre from 15:30 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Paid parking is also available at Parkalot on Jack Craig Street and Harbour Arch. Free off-street parking will be available in the CBD from 13:00 on Saturdays.
Betway SA20 Final at Newlands
The sporting action continues Sunday 25 January 2026. On this day, Newlands Cricket Ground hosts the final of season four of the Betway SA20.
The Mother City will be hosting the finale of South Africa’s premier T20 cricket league for the second time in its four-year existence.
“Cape Town and Newlands have a proud cricketing legacy, and the City has consistently shown how to host major events. With every SA20 Final sold out to date, we’re expecting another incredible atmosphere to close out the season,” says Betway SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith.
Cape Town welcomes the cricketing world
Hosting the SA20 Final provides an opportunity to showcase Cape Town to national and international audiences. At the same time, it supports tourism, hospitality and local businesses during the peak summer season.
“With the eyes of the cricketing world on Cape Town, we cannot wait to show off our city in all its summer splendour. We wish the players the best of luck, and to all the traveling supporters who will join Cape Town’s cricket fans in the stands, we hope you have a wonderful time in the Mother City,” says Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
The sold-out final will start at 15:30, with gates opening at 12:30.
General parking will be available at Groote Schuur Primary School on Campground Road and Groote Schuur High School on Palmyra Road.
Metrorail services will operate to Newlands Station, with post-match trains running towards Cape Town and Fish Hoek.
A return ticket will cost R20.
