South African football fans are in for a feast of action this Sunday, April 26. While the eyes of the continent are fixed on the FNB Stadium for the second Soweto Derby of the season, there are massive implications across the country as the 2025/26 Betway Premiership reaches its peak.
Official Fixtures: Sunday, 26 April 2026
Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs
📍 FNB Stadium
🕒 15:00 SAST
Polokwane City vs Stellenbosch FC
📍 Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
🕒 15:00 SAST
TS Galaxy vs Magesi FC
📍 Mbombela Stadium
🕒 15:00 SAST
Richards Bay FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns
📍 Richards Bay Stadium
🕒 17:30 SAST
The Main Event: Pirates vs. Chiefs (15:00)
At a sold-out FNB Stadium, Orlando Pirates aim to extend their slender one-point lead at the top of the log. The Buccaneers are chasing their first league title since 2012, but Kaizer Chiefs—currently in 3rd place—are in their best form of the season. With pride and CAF qualification on the line for Amakhosi, this 185th official meeting is set to be a classic.
Limpopo & Top 8 Battle: Polokwane vs. Stellenbosch (15:00)
In Polokwane, Rise and Shine face a stern test against Stellenbosch FC. With the home side fighting to stay in the MTN8 qualification spots and Stellies looking to cement a top-two finish, this encounter at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium is arguably the tactical match of the day.
Fight for Survival: TS Galaxy vs. Magesi (15:00)
In Nelspruit, TS Galaxy welcomes Magesi FC in a fixture that could decide Premiership safety. Magesi have found themselves dragged into the survival battle in recent weeks, and will be desperate for points, but TS Galaxy remain notoriously difficult to break down at the Mbombela Stadium.
Title Pressure: Richards Bay vs. Mamelodi Sundowns (17:30)
The day concludes in KwaZulu-Natal where defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns travel to Richards Bay. After a midweek draw against Stellenbosch, Sundowns cannot afford another slip-up. Richards Bay, however, has a reputation for disrupting the league’s giants, making this a nervous evening for the Masandawana faithful.
Broadcast Information
- Live on SuperSport PSL (Channel 202): Soweto Derby (15:00) & Richards Bay vs. Sundowns (17:30).
- Live on SABC 1: Orlando Pirates vs. Kaizer Chiefs (15:00).
- Live on SuperSport Variety 4 (Channel 209): Polokwane City vs. Stellenbosch (15:00).
