{"id":2296,"date":"2025-12-22T22:43:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T20:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=174658"},"modified":"2025-12-22T22:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T20:43:14","slug":"gqeberha-festive-showstopper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/gqeberha-festive-showstopper\/","title":{"rendered":"Gqeberha Festive Showstopper"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/gqeberha-festive-showstopper\/#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GQEBERHA_FESTIVE_SHOWSTOPPER\"><\/span><strong>GQEBERHA FESTIVE SHOWSTOPPER<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This festive season, give the gift of a proudly Eastern Cape summer outing, where cricket, culture, coastal energy and full-day entertainment come together. Gqeberha is gearing up for its biggest holiday celebration as <strong>St George\u2019s Park<\/strong> transforms into a vibrant festival playground for a series of blockbuster fixtures from <strong>28 December 2025 <\/strong>until <strong>18 January 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This is more than cricket. It\u2019s a full-scale lifestyle experience built for families, superfans, coast-loving locals and holiday visitors ready to soak up everything that makes the Eastern Cape special.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything turning St George\u2019s Park into the most exciting entertainment hub in Gqeberha this summer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Local Performers \u2013 <\/strong>Expect the famous brass band to bring the sound and spirit of the city to the concourse, delivering colour, rhythm and big Gqeberha energy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fun-filled activities for kids<\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong> Gates open 3 hours before the start of each match. All young fans are invited onto the field for the first hour after gates open. Kids are encouraged to bring a bat and soft ball, giving them a unique chance to play, explore and be part of the action before the match begins (Weather dependent). In addition to cricket, fun activities for the kids include stilt walkers, balloon artists, and face painters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Festive Giveaways &amp; Surprise Activations \u2013 <\/strong>From Christmas cheer and New Year\u2019s Eve excitement to summer surprises, fans can expect merchendise drops, festive pop-ups and memory-making moments throughout the stadium.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Massive Prizes Up for Grabs \u2013 <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The chance to win big for a clean one-handed catch in Betway\u2019s Catch R2 Million competition. Suzuki will also be giving away a brand new Suzuki Swift GL+.<\/li>\n<li>Absa cardholders will enjoy ticketing discounts as well as a chance to win up to R200 000 at every live Betway SA20 match!<\/li>\n<li>Switch will be giving away R5K at each match, and Castle Lite is back with their spin-and-win wheel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_Your_Hands_Up_Spotify_Playlist\"><\/span><strong>Put Your Hands Up + Spotify Playlist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Join the stadium-wide <strong>#PutYourHandsUp<\/strong> moment and dive into the official <strong>Betway SA20 Spotify playlist<\/strong>, packed with summer anthems and match-day energy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Your_Gqeberha_Tickets_Early\"><\/span><strong>Book Your Gqeberha Tickets Early<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sunrisers Eastern Cape home games at St George\u2019s Park historically sell fast. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early at:<strong>www.sa20.co.za<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Premium_Hospitality_at_St_Georges_Park\"><\/span><strong>Premium Hospitality at St George\u2019s Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Limited hospitality packages remain for fans wanting elevated catering, premium seating and a fully curated match-day experience. <strong>Book hospitality at www.sa20.co.za\/hospitality<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow the Buzz using #BetwaySA20 <\/strong>IG: <strong>@sa20_league<\/strong> | TikTok: <strong>@sa20_league<\/strong> | YouTube: <strong>@SA20_League<\/strong> | X: <strong>@SA20_League<\/strong> | FB: <strong>@SA20League<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Images\"><\/span><strong>Images:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174659\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174659\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=174659\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-174659 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"980\" height=\"980\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xS4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_SEC_1x1-1.png.pagespeed.ic.OVynh5oUHh.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xS4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_SEC_1x1-1.png.pagespeed.ic.OVynh5oUHh.jpg 980w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xS4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_SEC_1x1-1-625x625.png.pagespeed.ic.QG7Aop6Xjv.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xS4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_SEC_1x1-1-300x300.png.pagespeed.ic.BKilOD4_hA.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xS4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_SEC_1x1-1-768x768.png.pagespeed.ic.YLe7-gJps8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xS4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_SEC_1x1-1-80x80.png.pagespeed.ic.leC_WawDaM.jpg 80w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xS4_SA20_Stadium_Fixtures_SEC_1x1-1-45x45.png.pagespeed.ic.OI0xDrVs54.jpg 45w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 980px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 980\/980;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-174659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Betway SA20 matches dates at St Georges Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174660\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174660\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=174660\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-174660 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xImage_1-scaled.jpg.pagespeed.ic.7OVOnmYWbK.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/xImage_1-scaled.jpg.pagespeed.ic.7OVOnmYWbK.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image_1-625x417.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-174660\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entertainment for the whole family<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Links\"><\/span><strong>Links:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/GQEBERHA%20FESTIVE%20SHOWSTOPPER\/2\/\">Boilerplate and Editor\u2019s Notes<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/><strong>More Info on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sa20.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GQEBERHA FESTIVE SHOWSTOPPER<\/a> here:<\/strong><br \/><strong>X<\/strong>:<br \/><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karina-van-den-heever-b3b28542\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karina-van-den-heever-b3b28542\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Facebook<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/gqeberha-festive-showstopper\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/gqeberha-festive-showstopper\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Press Release Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/MyZA.co.za\/events\">Click HERE<\/a> to Advertise your Upcoming Event\/Match\/Conference\/Stage Show\/Performance for FREE.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents GQEBERHA FESTIVE SHOWSTOPPER This festive season, give the gift of a proudly Eastern Cape summer outing, where cricket, culture, coastal energy and full-day entertainment come together. 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