Where To Watch SA20 Season 5 Auction Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast in India
Catch all the action from the SA20 Season 5 Player Auction live! Discover where and how to watch the highly anticipated event in India on JioHotstar, starting today, October 7, 2026, at 8:30 PM IST. Get details on global broadcasters, key players, and all six teams bidding for the 19 slots available for the 2027 season from Johannesburg.
Cricket enthusiasts globally are gearing up for a thrilling day as the SA20 Season 5 Player Auction unfolds today, Wednesday, October 7, 2026. This crucial event will see all six franchises battling it out to complete their squads for the upcoming 2027 season, which is scheduled to run from January 17 to February 21, 2027. With 19 player slots available in the auction, the event promises intense bidding wars and strategic decisions. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Mimic KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja’s Celebrations in New Ad.
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SA20 Season 5 Auction: Date, Time, and Venue
The SA20 Season 5 Player Auction is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The proceedings will commence at 5:00 PM SAST (South African Standard Time) in Johannesburg, South Africa. For Indian viewers, this translates to an 8:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) start time.
Where to Watch SA20 Season 5 Auction Live in India
Fans in India will have comprehensive coverage of the SA20 Season 5 auction. The live streaming of the SA20 Season 5 auction will be available in India on JioHotstar. Viacom18, a leading Indian entertainment network, holds a long-term partnership with SA20 to exclusively broadcast all matches and events in the region, with the auction being exclusively available via live streaming.
Global Broadcast and Streaming Options
For cricket fans outside India, the SA20 Season 5 Player Auction will be available on a range of international broadcasters and streaming platforms:
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform/Other |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Sports |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Fox Sports |
| North America | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Pakistan | Apex Sports | Geo Super, Myco & Tapmad |
| Rest of the World (excl. specified regions) | (N/A) | Official SA20 YouTube channel |
What to Expect at the SA20 Season 5 Auction
All six franchises in the SA20 league, including Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Pretoria Capitals, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Durban's Super Giants, and Paarl Royals, will be actively participating in today's auction to finalize their rosters. While each team has retained a core group of players, they will all vie for the 19 coveted player slots available in the auction to bolster their squads.
A total of 156 players, comprising 95 South Africans and 61 overseas cricketers, have been shortlisted from 789 initial registrations to go under the hammer. A total of 19 coveted player slots are available in the auction for the participating teams, and competition is expected to be fierce. Notable names in the auction pool include experienced campaigners like Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Wiaan Mulder, Trent Boult, Kieron Pollard, and Moeen Ali. Joburg Super Kings notably holds the largest remaining purse, along with a wildcard slot. When Did Bhuvneshwar Kumar Last Play for India? All You Need To Know About His Last International Match.
The SA20 has quickly established itself as a premier T20 league. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have secured three titles in the first four editions (2023, 2024, 2026), and MI Cape Town won the third season (2025). Today's auction is a pivotal moment for franchises to build winning combinations as they prepare for Season 5 in early 2027.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 07, 2026 06:23 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).