The second edition of the SA20 will start on 10 January with the final on 10 February.

Defending champions the Sunrisers Eastern Cape will host the Joburg Super Kings at St George’s Park in the opening match, with all six franchises hosting a match in the first week.

All midweek matches will now start at 5:30pm, while the league has also announced a new playoff structure.

The top two teams will meet in the first qualifier, followed by the eliminator between the third and fourth-placed teams.

The loser of the first qualifier and the winner of the eliminator will battle it out in the second qualifier for a chance to book their place in the final, against the winner of the first qualifier.

“With the season two auction around the corner, the momentum is building and we are thrilled to announce these fixtures,” said SA20 league commissioner Graeme Smith.

“We have a jam-packed opening week of matches which will captivate fans around the country. We have been intentional in giving families, friends and our new fans an opportunity to watch as many matches as possible, with midweek fixtures starting from 5:30pm and weekends providing prime summer evening viewing.”

All six franchises have named their preliminary squads, and will finalise their 19-player roster at the auction on 27 September.