EPCR have announced that the Cheetahs and Georgia's Black Lion have accepted invitations to compete in the 2023/24 Challenge Cup.
The Cheetahs are set to face Super Rugby Pacific contenders Western Force in a series later this year.
The Cheetahs were crowned 2023 Currie Cup champions after a hard-fought 25-17 victory over the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The Cheetahs will be looking to avenge their painful semi-final loss to the Pumas in last year's Currie Cup when the two teams meet on Saturday to decide the destination of the trophy.
Veteran Ruan Pienaar has signed on with the Cheetahs for one more year of professional rugby.
The Cheetahs will vie for a seventh Currie Cup crown in next weekend's final after comfortably beating the Bulls 39-10 in Bloemfontein on Saturday.