[3] At the conclusion of the 2010 Indian Premier League in April, South Africa was confirmed as the venue for the tournament.

[6] Following the conclusion of the tournament, some teams reported that they had not received their prize money, which was due to be paid by the end of January 2011.

Ijaz Butt, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, had reportedly refused an invitation for a Pakistani team to take part due to no Pakistani cricketers being purchased during the 2010 Indian Premier League player auction.

[11] Butt later stated his comments were misunderstood, but tournament administrators had already made the decision to omit a Pakistani team.

Both Warriors and Highveld Lions played some of their group stage matches at their home grounds, St George's Park and Wanderers Stadium, and the semi-finals were held at Kingsmead Cricket Ground and Supersport Park.