Fixtures Released: Queen’s College 1st Term Sports Programme Set

Queen’s College 1st Term 2026 Sports Fixtures Announced

Komani, Eastern Cape – Queen’s College Boys’ High School has revealed its 1st Term 2026 sports calendar, setting learners up for a busy term packed with competitive cricket, basketball, tennis, athletics, hockey, squash, rugby, and swimming. The term runs from 14 January to 27 March, and features both home and away fixtures, as well as interhouse competitions and regional festivals.

Parents and learners are advised that fixtures may be subject to change due to weather or last-minute cancellations.

Cricket

Cricket remains a key focus in the first term, offering players multiple opportunities to compete against top regional schools. The fixtures include a mix of home and away games, designed to strengthen skills and team cohesion.

Cricket Fixtures – 1st Term 2026:

• 17 Jan: Alice Hub (Home)

• 24 Jan: Dale (Home & Away)

• 30–31 Jan: Cambridge (Home)

• 6 Feb: St Andrew’s College (Home & Away)

• 14–15 Feb: Hudson Park (Home & Away)

• 15 Feb: Victoria Park (Home)

• 28 Feb: Stirling (Venue tbc)

Basketball

Basketball teams will take part in interhouse competitions, school festivals, and provincial tournaments, providing consistent opportunities for skill development and competitive play.

Basketball Fixtures – 1st Term 2026:

• 17 Jan: Interhouse Basketball (Queen’s College)

• 24 Jan: vs Kingswood (Home)

• 7 Feb: vs Dale College & George Randell (Home)

• 13–14 Feb: PE Comets 1st & u16A Basketball Festival (Gqeberha)

• 20–22 Feb: Jenny Orchard 1st Team Basketball Tournament (Pietermaritzburg)

• 28 Feb: vs Mthatha (Home)

Tennis

Tennis players have a packed term with matches both home and away, giving them a chance to compete in singles and doubles against top regional teams.

Tennis Fixtures – 1st Term 2026:

• 26 Jan: vs Hangklip (Home)

• 30 Jan: vs Kingswood (Away)

• 6 Feb: vs St Andrew’s (Away)

• 13 Feb: vs Burgersdorp (Away)

• 20 Feb: vs Selborne (Away)

• 23 Feb: vs Aliwal North (Home, tbc)

Athletics

Athletics events are scheduled to build fitness and competitive edge, with interhouse meetings and district championships throughout the term.

Athletics Fixtures – 1st Term 2026:

• 22 Jan: GHS Interhouse Athletics (GHS)

• 23 Jan: QC Interhouse Athletics (Recreation Grounds)

• 7 Feb: Komani CMC District Athletics Meeting (Rec)

• 6–7 Mar: Eastern Cape Athletics Championships – Primary Schools (Rec)

• 14–16 Mar: Eastern Cape Athletics Championships – High Schools (Rec)

Hockey

Hockey teams will compete in high-profile festivals this term, offering exposure to strong opposition and competitive development across age groups.

Hockey Fixtures – 1st Term 2026:

• 20–22 Mar: Tony Godding 1st XI Hockey Festival (East London)

• 27 Mar: 1st Team Founders’ Hockey Festival (Queen’s hosting)

• 28–30 Mar: u16A Founders’ Hockey Festival (Rondebosch hosting)

• 28–30 Mar: u14 Founders’ Hockey Festival (Northwood hosting)

Rugby

Rugby players will participate in several festivals later in the term and early April, giving learners the chance to showcase talent and compete against top regional sides.

Rugby Fixtures – 1st Term 2026:

• 28–30 Mar: Union High Rugby Festival (Graaff-Reinet)

• 2–6 Apr: KES 1st Rugby Festival (Johannesburg)

• 2–6 Apr: Jeppe u16 Rugby Festival (Johannesburg)

• 2–6 Apr: Affies u15 Rugby Festival (Pretoria)

• 2–6 Apr: Parktown u14 Rugby Festival (Johannesburg)

Squash

Squash players will compete in two major festivals, including local and regional competitions to test their skills.

Squash Fixtures – 1st Term 2026:

• 30–31 Jan: Dave Hodgson Squash Festival (Makhanda)

• 6–8 Feb: St Andrew’s Bloemfontein Squash Festival (Bloemfontein)

Swimming

Swimmers will participate in interhouse competitions and provincial trials, providing pathways to national championships.

Swimming Fixtures – 1st Term 2026:

• 27 Feb: Interhouse Swimming Gala (Queen’s College)

• 28 Feb: BCSA School Trials – SA Schools’ Swimming Championships (u12+, Joan Harrison Pool, East London)

Summary

The 1st Term 2026 sports programme at Queen’s College offers a full calendar of matches, festivals, and interhouse competitions.