Carling Knockout: PSL announce Chiefs, Pirates next matches this week

The Carling Knockout takes centre stage starting on Tuesday night. Mamelodi Sundowns kick-off proceedings in Tshwane against Golden Arrows.

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has now confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for the remaining quarter-final fixtures.

Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC all set for action this weekend.

CARLING KNOCKOUT QUARTER-FINAL FIXTURES

The quarter-finals will begin with Orlando Pirates hosting Sekhukhune United at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday, 7 November.

Kaizer Chiefs will then face Siwelele FC at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday afternoon, before Stellenbosch FC take on AmaZulu FC later that day.

The full fixture list is as follows:

• Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United – Saturday, 7 November 2026, Orlando Amstel Arena. Kick-off: 15:00.
• Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele FC – Sunday, 8 November 2026, New Peter Mokaba Stadium. Kick-off: 15:00.
• Stellenbosch FC vs AmaZulu FC – Sunday, 8 November 2026, Danie Craven Stadium. Kick-off: 18:00.
• Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows – Tuesday, 3 November 2026, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria. Kick-off: 19:00.

Tickets for the quarter-final matches are available online through Open Tickets, with the advertised price set at R100.

PSL FIXTURES PROVIDE A WEEKEND OF CUP ACTION

The quarter-finals will see some of the country’s biggest clubs face tricky tests, with the stakes rising as the competition moves towards its final stages.

Orlando Pirates will be looking to defend their Carling Knockout crown, having won the competition in 2025. Sekhukhune United, however, will be determined to stop the Buccaneers from progressing.

Kaizer Chiefs will face Siwelele FC, while Stellenbosch FC and AmaZulu FC will battle for a place in the last four.

Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, with the Tshwane giants hoping to continue their pursuit of another trophy.

The competition has produced several different winners over the past decade, underlining its unpredictable nature.

LIST OF CARLING KNOCKOUT WINNERS IN THE PAST DECADE

• 2025: Orlando Pirates
• 2024: Magesi FC
• 2023: Stellenbosch FC
• 2019: Mamelodi Sundowns
• 2018: Baroka
• 2017: Bidvest Wits
• 2016: Cape Town City
• 2015: Mamelodi Sundowns
• 2014: SuperSport United
• 2013: Platinum Stars.