WELCOME TO ACDC SIXES FESTIVAL!
Get ready for an epic weekend of sport, music, and entertainment in one of the world’s most stunning cities! Gqeberha Sixes is more than just a tournament, it’s a celebration of competition, camaraderie, and an unbeatable festival vibe.
Play or watch cricket, padel, and golf, all with the ocean as your backdrop. Off the field, enjoy live music, great food, and local brews.
Friday 10-Sunday 12 April
10 April 2026 (Golf)
10-12 April 2026 (Padel)
11-12 April 2026 (Cricket)
CRICKET SIXES
Fast-Paced, High- Energy Action!
The Gqeberha Sixes Festival, in partnership with Old Grey, brings together social and competitive teams for an electrifying, festival-style weekend, all in support of Hit Poverty for a 6.
Cricket @ Old Grey
High-tempo, six-a-side cricket, designed for maximum action and fun.
Tournament Format
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8 teams per league ONLY (1st come, 1st served)
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6 players per team (on field)
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2 reserves (squad of 8)
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5 overs per side
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Bat out full innings for bonus points
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6 acceleration zones (Score Extra)
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Each player bowls an over except the wicky
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Each team bowls from one end
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Batters swap ends after each over
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Powerplay & Extras
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Batters retire at 40 runs
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Powerplay – first 2 overs, only 2 fielders outside the ring
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Extras – wides & no-balls = 2 runs & an extra delivery
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No-ball = free hit. What a pressure cooker!
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All other rules of normal cricket apply
Dates
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Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 April 2026
Leagues & Entry Fees
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Sixes Cup – R12 000 per team
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Castle Lager League – R10 000 per team
GOLF
TEE OFF WITH A VIEW
Date: Friday 10 April 2026, Shotgun Start 8:30 AM
Venue: Humewood Golf Club, Qheberha
Format: SIXES TEAM GOLF shotgun start. 2 players per team. Pairings of 2 play 6 holes at a time. 2 points for a win, 1 for a halved match. Round robin, followed by knockout.
Prizes & geez: nearest to the pins, longest drives, best dressed team, Six team prizes, watering holes, activations & 19th hole like no other.
Price: R2000 per team (2 players per team)
Golf Cart Included
Limited Space: 32 pairings only
For more information, contact Golf Tournament Director: TBC
PADEL
The Fastest Growing Sport in the World!
High-energy rallies, fast reflexes, and great vibes — Padel at the Gqeberha (PE) Sixes Festival delivers competitive play in a relaxed, social setting at Africa Padel Old Grey Club.
Whether you’re playing for fun or pushing for the podium, this is padel done the Sixes way: short formats, plenty of matches, music in the background, and a full festival weekend waiting off court.
Venue: Africa Padel Old Grey Club, 2 Lenox Street, Glendinningvale, Gqeberha (PE), Eastern Cape
Tournament Schedule
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Friday, 10 April 2026 – Men’s Social League
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Saturday, 11 April 2026 – Women’s League, Kids U13 League, Men’s League
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Sunday, 12 April 2026 – Mixed League
Match Format
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Team Americano
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First team to 21 points wins
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Round robin, followed by knockout matches
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Designed to maximise match time and social play
Teams & Entry
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2 players per team (doubles)
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Men’s / Women’s / Mixed: R600 per team
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Kids U13: R400 per team
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Capacity: 8 teams per league (16 players)
Kids League (U13)
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Age Group: 13 years and younger
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Saturday, 11 April 2026
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A fun, safe introduction to competitive padel in a festival environment
SOCCER
The World’s Game. Sixes Style.
Fast, fun, and full of energy, Soccer at the Gqeberha (PE) Sixes Festival brings young players together for an unforgettable six-a-side showdown under the lights.
Set at the iconic Old Grey Club, this Friday night tournament is all about skill, teamwork, and enjoying football in its purest form , wrapped into a festival weekend of sport, music, and family fun.
Event Details
• Date: Friday, 10 April 2026
• Time: 17:00 – 20:30
• Venue: Old Grey Club, Gqeberha (PE)
• Surface: Club soccer fields
• Gender: All welcome
Age Groups
• U11 – turning 11 in the 2026 calendar year or younger
• U13 – turning 13 in the 2026 calendar year or younger
Tournament Format
• Six-a-side soccer
• Short, high-intensity matches
• Designed for flow, fairness, and fun
• Equal game time for all teams
Teams & Entry
• 6 players per team
• R1,200 per team
• Limited capacity:
• 8 teams per league
• 16 teams total per age group
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