Weekend watch guide: Soweto Derby, Proteas, URC, Formula 1

30 October to 1 November is set to be another massive weekend for sport.

The Soweto Derby headlines the PSL, and a Formula 1 champion could be crowned.

Here’s the latest on all the action coming your way on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Weekend watch guide

Premier Soccer League

30 October

Marumo Gallants vs Siwelele, Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg (19:30)

The PSL marks its return with a battle at the bottom of the table.

Gallants are winless so far, while Siwelele have just 1 win from 8 games so far.

31 October

The action continues on Saturday with 7 games to look forward to:

Milford FC vs Sekhukhune United: Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, Clermont (15:30).

Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs: FNB Stadium, Soweto (15:30).

This is the clear top game of the weekend, as the Buccaneers aim to keep Mamelodi Sundowns within reach.

Stellenbosch FC vs Chippa United: Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch (18:00).

AmaZulu FC vs Golden Arrows: Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaMashu (18:00).

Polokwane City vs TS Galaxy: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane (18:00).

Kruger United vs Richards Bay FC: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit (20:15)

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Durban City: Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg (20:15).

𝘼 𝙍𝙀 𝙆𝙊𝙋𝘼𝙉𝙀𝙉𝙂 𝘿𝘼 👆

Masandawana, let's meet in Rustenburg this Saturday 💪

⚽ Mamelodi Sundowns vs Durban City
🏆 Betway Premiership
📆 31 October
⏰ 20H15
🏟 Royal Bafokeng Stadium
🎤 Performance by Maglera Doe Boy
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— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) October 29, 2026

The PSL website confirms these details are correct.

United Rugby Championship (URC)

30 October

Glasgow Warriors vs Lions: Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow (21:45).

Glasgow are second on the table with 3 wins from 4 games.

The Lions need a strong win, sitting 11^th with 2 wins from 4.

31 October

Stormers vs Ulster: Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town (14:45).

Stormers are fourth on the table with 3 wins from 4.

Ulster are 13^th with no wins, and are only surviving on close losses so far.

Bulls vs Scarlets: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria (17:00).

Bulls are third with 3 wins from 4, while Scarlets are 14^th with just 1 win.

Munster vs Sharks, Thomond Park, Limerick (19:30).

Sharks are fifth with 3 wins from 4.

Munster are ninth with 1 win from 4, relying on bonus points to stay ahead of the bottom teams.

The URC website shows these fixture details as correct.

Proteas

The third Test against Australia wraps up on 31 October at Newlands in Cape Town.

South Africa are in their second batting innings, sitting on 140/4 with a slim 40-run lead as of Day 3.

The series is level at 1-1, and a loss at home will be disastrous for the Proteas.

Formula 1

The next round is on 1 November at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, from 22:00 South African time.

Kimi Antonelli needs to finish P9 or higher to claim the driver’s championship.

If he finishes P10 or lower, his Mercedes teammate George Russell needs a win to stay in contention.

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton can only stay in contention if he wins and Antonelli does not finish.

Springbok Women

The season concludes with the second Test against Ireland in the WXV Global Series.

This fixture is an exact repeat of last weekend: Athlone Stadium at 15:00 on 31 October.

South Africa lost 27-40 a week ago but looked strong in defeat against the world #5.

The Springbok Women jumped up to ninth on the World Rugby Rankings after that game.

English Premier League

31 October

The English top flight is offering some tasty matches as well.

Here is our pick:

Chelsea vs Manchester United: Stamford Bridge (14:30).

Manchester City vs Brighton and Hove Albion: Etihad Stadium (17:00).

Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace: Tottenham Stadium (19:30).

1 November

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Anfield Stadium (18:30).

Details are correct according to the Premier League website.

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