The Premier Soccer League PSL has released draft opening fixtures for the 2025/2026 Betway Premiership season, with intriguing first few games for big guns Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
The draft, which is subject to change as the PSL finalises the full list, indicates that the season will start on Saturday, 9 August 2025 with six matchups.
Betway Premiership opening fixtures for 2025/2026Perennial champions Mamelodi Sundowns will start off the new campaign away to Chippa United. The game will kick off at 15:00 at Buffalo City Park Stadium.
Hopefully, Monnapule Saleng fans will finally get to see him in action again when newly promoted side Orbit College visits AmaZulu at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Kick-off is slated for 15:00.
Polokwane City and Magesi FC will square it out at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, while Richards Bay will host Marumo Gallants at uMhalthuze Sports Complex. Both games kick off at 15:00.
Orlando Pirates, who have been runners-up for three seasons in a row, will host Sekhukhune United at Orlando Stadium at 17:30.
Siwelele FC previously SuperSport United and Golden Arrows will wrap up the opening day at Lucas Moripe Stadium at 20:00.
On Sunday, 10 August, veteran coach Gavin Hunt will start his new job at newly promoted Durban City with a visit to TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium. Kick-off is at 15:00.
Kaizer Chiefs will hope for a more consistent season as they start their campaign away to Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium. The match kicks off at 17:30.
Prior to the opening league matches, the MTN8 quarterfinal fixtures will be played on 2 and 3 August 2025.