BokTowns are back, powered by Castle Lager, turning fan parks across the country into the best seat outside the stadium. The 2025 tour opens on Saturday, 28 June at Wanderers Oval, Johannesburg, where supporters will gather to watch the Springboks’ first-ever clash with the Barbarians on South African soil.
The day is set up as a full-scale festival: live sets from GoodLuck, Shekinah, Loufi, and 4 am band, plus a battle between Jacaranda FM favourite, Barney Simon and Alex Jay. Add food markets, appearances by Springboks, Springbok Legends and activations from fellow Springbok partners, and every fan will feel the green-and-gold gees from first whistle to last.
“Boktown turns every Test into a nationwide gathering,” said Thomas Lawrence, Castle Lager Brand Director.
“From the anthem to the final whistle, we want fans shoulder-to-shoulder, singing, cheering and making memories. With our partners on board, we’ve packed the day with music, legends and family fun so everyone goes home smiling.”
“Springbok rugby is more than a match-day; it’s the country’s heartbeat,” said Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby. “Castle Lager Boktown carries that heartbeat into towns and cities across the country, giving supporters everywhere a front-row view while offering partners a stage to enrich the Springbok story.”
The atmosphere builds all afternoon, culminating in the live broadcast of the Springboks v Barbarians showdown on the giant screen.
First Event Details
Event: Castle Lager Boktown
Date: Saturday, 28 June 2025
Venue: Wanderers Oval, Johannesburg
Early-bird tickets: From R80 howler.co.za
Gates open: 12:00
Big-screen kick-off: 17:00
Boktown stops in 2025:
28 June: Springboks vs Barbarians – Johannesburg
5 July: Springboks vs Italy – Bloemfontein
12 July: Springboks vs Australia – Witbank
16 August: Springboks vs Australia – Nelspruit
23 August: Springboks vs Australia – Durban
23 August: Springboks vs Australia – Soweto
27 September: Springboks vs Argentina – Nylstroom
4 October: Argentina vs Springboks – Pretoria
8 November: France vs Springboks – Boland
22 November: Ireland vs Springboks – Benoni
