The PSL has released the final Betway Premiership fixtures. This article outlines the schedule for the Soweto derbies, MTN8, Carling Knockout Cup, and Nedbank Cup.
A few weeks ago, the South African league motherbody confirmed a new sponsor after a four-year partnership with DStv ended.
Betway injected around R900 million into the PSL’s coffers through a three-year deal.
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MTN8
While the league will commence on 14 September this year, the PSL season began on 3 August with MTN 8 quarter-finals action. Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Stellenbosch FC and Cape Town City are in the semifinals.
The semifinals first legs will be played between 27-28 August while the return ties will take place between 31 August and 1 September.
Meanwhile, the cup final will be played on 5 October, however, the venue has yet to be unveiled.
CARLING KNOCKOUT CUP
The Carling Black Label Cup returned last year after a four-year hiatus. Previously known as the Telkom Knockout, the competition is now sponsored by Carling Black Label.
Stellenbosch FC clinched the inaugural title, defeating TS Galaxy in the final.
The round of 16 will take place on the weekend of October 19-20, following the FIFA international break.
The quarterfinals are scheduled for November 2-6, with the semifinals on November 23-24. The final will be played on November 30.
SOWETO DERBY – Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates
There will be no Soweto derby in 2024! This is mainly due to the delay of the start of the Betway Premiership, forcing some of the first round matches to be played in 2025.
The first round of the Soweto derby will be played on 01 February at 3:30 pm at FNB Stadium with the Buccaneers hosting the match.
Meanwhile, the second round will see Amakhosi welcome Pirates at the same venue on 03 May at 3 pm.
NEDBANK CUP
The South African FA Cup begins in January with Round of 32 taking place between 25-28 while Round of 16 will be played between 12-15 February.
The quarterfinals will be played on the weekend of 08 and 09 March with the semi-finals to be held on the weekend of 12 and 13 April.
And lastly, the cup final will be played on 10 May just before the conclusion of the league.
