GQEBERHA
SIXES
FESTIVAL
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)
11-12 April 2026 (Cricket)
10-12 April 2026 (Padel)
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 10)
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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 & ExtrasBatters 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 – R12 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)
Limited Space: 32 pairings only
For more information, contact Golf Tournament Director: TBC
PADEL
The Fastest Growing Sport in the World!
Get ready to rally, volley, and smash your way through the Gqeberha Sixes Padel Tournament! Set in a high-energy, social, and fun environment, this sport is easy to learn but hard to master – making it perfect for everyone.
Venue: TBC
Schedule: We have two specific dates for our Gqeberha tournament.
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Friday 10 April 2026 – Social League
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Saturday 11 April 2026 – Men’s & Women’s Leagues
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Sunday 12 April 2026 – Mixed League
Leagues: We have 3 leagues at our tournaments which are Woman, Mixed and Men
Price: R600 Per Team
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Match Format: We’re playing Team Americano a 21-point match format that maximises the number of matches per team in a fun and social setting.
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Teams: The game is primarily played in doubles, emphasising teamwork and strategic play.
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Serving: Serves must be underhand and initiated from behind the service line. The ball must bounce once in the opponent’s service box and may rebound off the wall.
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Scoring: The first team to reach 21 points wins the match
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Prizes: There are great prizes up for grabs for 1st and 2nd place in each league. as well as awards for the best dressed and best. ‘gees’ teams.
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Prizes include: Sixes festival Vouchers, Playtomic Vouchers, Castle Hampers, Wine Hampers, and much more!
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