Where to Watch Proteas & Cricket in Johannesburg
From Wanderers Tests to Proteas ODIs and SA20 chases, Joburg pubs that take cricket seriously put SuperSport on early and keep volume through the death overs. Here are the best Proteas-friendly spots with live LeagueSports venue pages—confirm screens and hours before you drive. Browse Watch cricket to see who’s screening the next fixture.
How we picked
- Cricket listed under Watch sports
- Day-night friendly hours for Tests and ODIs
- Screen coverage for multi-format cricket (Tests, ODIs, T20 / SA20)
Match-day tips
Book early for Proteas Tests and big ODIs—day-night kick-offs and weekend sessions fill tables hours ahead. Choose your corridor: Wanderers / Illovo for precinct energy near the Bullring, or the northern suburbs (Fourways, Melrose Arch, Sunninghill, Randburg) for easier parking, decks and multi-screen pubs. Ask about generators before you commit to a long Test day—load-shedding can kill a session if the venue isn’t prepared. Midweek T20s are often walk-in; still check the venue page.
Best cricket pubs & sports bars in Johannesburg
1. The Wanderers Club, Illovo
Illovo multi-sport club on the Wanderers corridor. Cricket DNA on the ground and screens when you are not in the stands.
- Best for: Match days around Wanderers and Proteas Tests at the Bullring.
- View The Wanderers Club on LeagueSports
2. Shooters Fourways, Fourways
Fourways Mall SuperSport partner. Dependable for Proteas ODIs and T20s with mall parking.
- Best for: Mall cricket days and day-night ODIs.
- View Shooters Fourways on LeagueSports
3. Bossa Fourways, Fourways
Twelve screens, draft beer, food, outdoor seating. Built for long cricket days when sessions spill into evening.
- Best for: All-day outdoor cricket and Test sessions.
- View Bossa Fourways on LeagueSports
4. Hennie's Randburg, Ferndale
SuperSport partner with 11 screens and 7 taps. Volume without needing a special trip to Sandton.
- Best for: Randburg cricket crowds and midweek ODIs.
- View Hennie's Randburg on LeagueSports
5. 86 Public Randburg, Ferndale
Big screens, food, and outdoor space. Strong west-Joburg alternative for rugby, soccer, and cricket.
- Best for: Outdoor cricket in Ferndale.
- View 86 Public Randburg on LeagueSports
6. Cesco's Randburg, Strydompark
Portuguese pub energy with big screens. Great when you want cricket with food that is not generic pub fare.
- Best for: Food-first cricket sessions.
- View Cesco's Randburg on LeagueSports
7. Tiger's Milk Melrose Arch, Melrose Arch
Central north-Joburg screens. Handy after Wanderers traffic dies down—or when you want Melrose Arch parking.
- Best for: Post-match Melrose hangs and evening T20s.
- View Tiger's Milk Melrose Arch on LeagueSports
8. Santi's Bar & Grill, Sunninghill
Sunninghill big screens for the big three. Northern suburbs Proteas base without Fourways traffic.
- Best for: Sunninghill fans and SA20 nights.
- View Santi's Bar & Grill on LeagueSports
Upcoming on LeagueSports
Live cricket fixtures on LeagueSports—open the event page to find screening venues near you:
Find where to watch → Browse all events · Watch cricket
More Joburg watch guides
Also see our broader pick of best sports bars in Johannesburg for multi-sport nights beyond cricket—and the Wanderers corridor venues above when Tests are on.
FAQs
Where can I watch Proteas Tests and ODIs in Johannesburg?
Start with The Wanderers Club for precinct vibes near the Bullring, then Shooters Fourways or Bossa Fourways for SuperSport density, and Hennie's Randburg or 86 Public Randburg west of the M1. Filter Watch cricket for who’s screening the next Proteas fixture.
Wanderers corridor vs northern suburbs?
Illovo / Wanderers (The Wanderers Club, Tiger's Milk Melrose Arch) for match-day energy near the ground. Fourways, Sunninghill and Randburg for easier parking, decks and multi-screen pubs if you’re staying north—Shooters, Bossa and Santi's are strong picks.
Should I book for big Proteas nights?
Yes—for Proteas Tests, high-profile ODIs and SA20 derbies, especially weekend day-nights. Tables go early at Fourways and Melrose Arch. Midweek T20s are usually walk-in; still check the venue page before you drive.
Do pubs open early for Test cricket—and what about generators?
Many SuperSport partners put Tests on from the first ball—confirm morning hours on the venue page. For long sessions, ask whether the bar has a generator (or UPS for screens) so load-shedding doesn’t kill the afternoon. Prefer venues that list cricket under Watch cricket.
Find a cricket screening venue
Ready to pick a bar? Open any venue above, or browse Watch cricket for Joburg screening venues and follow the next Proteas or SA20 fixture from there.