{"id":39945,"date":"2026-08-04T10:51:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=39945"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:51:13","slug":"mtn8-quarter-final-fixtures-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/mtn8-quarter-final-fixtures-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MTN8 Quarter Final Fixtures 2026 Confirmed: Dates, Kick Off Times and Venues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Premier Soccer League has confirmed the fixtures, venues and kick off times for the 2026 MTN8 quarter finals, with four matches scheduled for Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August across South Africa. Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, Durban City, AmaZulu, Sekhukhune United, Golden Arrows and Polokwane City will compete for places in the semi finals. The announcement was made by the PSL on Monday, giving clubs and supporters clarity ahead of the opening round of this season&#8217;s top eight competition.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-2345021923\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MTN8 marks the first major domestic cup competition of the new football season and features the top eight finishers from the previous Betway Premiership campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/springboks-vs-argentina-injury-return\/\"><strong>ALSO READ: Springboks Vs Argentina: Siya Kolisi And Eben Etzebeth Set For Injury Return In Buenos Aires<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orlando Pirates Begin Bid for Fifth Straight MTN8 Title<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defending champions Orlando Pirates will open the tournament at home against Durban City at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pirates enter the competition after another successful campaign in which they completed a domestic treble during the 2025 and 2026 season. The Buccaneers are now aiming to become the first club to win the MTN8 five consecutive times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durban City also head into the tournament with momentum after winning the 2025 and 2026 Nedbank Cup. The club secured a place in the MTN8 during its first season back in the top flight following its rebranding from Maritzburg United.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening fixture is scheduled as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Orlando Pirates versus Durban City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday 8 August<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orlando Stadium in Soweto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kick off at 15:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mamelodi Sundowns Return To Competitive Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later on Saturday, Mamelodi Sundowns will begin their competitive season against Polokwane City at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will be Sundowns&#8217; first official match of the 2026 and 2027 campaign after their opening Betway Premiership fixture was postponed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pretoria club is chasing its first MTN8 title since 2021, which was the last occasion another club lifted the trophy before Orlando Pirates began their current run of dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polokwane City will arrive under new leadership after recent coaching changes ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fixture details are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mamelodi Sundowns versus Polokwane City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday 8 August<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kick off at 18:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-916605079\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AmaZulu and Sekhukhune United Battle For Semi Final Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday&#8217;s action begins in Durban where AmaZulu host Sekhukhune United at Chatsworth Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither club has previously won the<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psl.co.za\/tournament\/mtn8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> MTN8 trophy, <\/a><\/em>meaning both teams have an opportunity to continue their pursuit of a first title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AmaZulu finished fourth in last season&#8217;s Betway Premiership to secure qualification, while Sekhukhune United will be looking to build on recent progress under coach Cedric Kaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fixture details are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AmaZulu versus Sekhukhune United<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday 9 August<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chatsworth Stadium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kick off at 15:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kaizer Chiefs Return To The MTN8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaizer Chiefs return to the MTN8 after missing out on qualification for the previous two seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amakhosi will host Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Sunday evening as they look to begin another attempt at ending their long wait for MTN8 success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chiefs last lifted the trophy during the 2014 and 2015 season under former coach Stuart Baxter. They will face a Golden Arrows side that previously won the competition during the 2009 and 2010 campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fixture details are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kaizer Chiefs versus Golden Arrows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday 9 August<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FNB Stadium in Soweto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kick off at 18:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PSL Confirms Tournament Launch and Ticket Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Premier Soccer League, the official MTN8 tournament launch will take place on Wednesday 5 August at SuperSport Studio 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">League officials said the launch will begin at 18:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PSL also confirmed that ticket information for all four quarter final fixtures will be announced separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters are encouraged to wait for the official ticket announcement before making travel arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-916605079\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full MTN8 Quarter Final Fixture List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saturday 8 August<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Orlando Pirates versus Durban City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orlando Stadium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mamelodi Sundowns versus Polokwane City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucas Moripe Stadium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunday 9 August<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AmaZulu versus Sekhukhune United<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chatsworth Stadium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kaizer Chiefs versus Golden Arrows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FNB Stadium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-150x188.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-450x563.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/local-soccer\/psl-announces-mtn8-quarterfinal-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Citizen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Gauteng Residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three of the four MTN8 quarter final matches will be played in Gauteng, making the province the centre of the opening weekend of the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters in Johannesburg can watch Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium on Saturday before Kaizer Chiefs host Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Football fans in Tshwane will also have the opportunity to watch Mamelodi Sundowns begin their season against Polokwane City at Lucas Moripe Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fixtures are expected to attract thousands of supporters, with increased activity around stadium precincts, public transport routes and nearby businesses throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When do the 2026 MTN8 quarter finals take place?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quarter finals will be played on Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Gauteng teams are playing at home?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs will all host their quarter final matches in Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Has ticket information been released?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The PSL has confirmed that ticket information will be announced separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who are the defending MTN8 champions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orlando Pirates are the defending champions and are aiming to win the competition for a fifth consecutive season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Will The MTN8 Tournament Launch Take Place?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the PSL, the tournament launch will be held at SuperSport Studio 6 on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 18:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The confirmation of the MTN8 quarter final fixtures sets the stage for the first domestic cup competition of the new season. With three matches taking place in Gauteng and Orlando Pirates chasing a record fifth successive title, supporters across the province will have several opportunities to watch top flight football as the race for the first major trophy of the campaign begins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Premier Soccer League has confirmed the fixtures, venues and kick off times for the 2026 MTN8 quarter finals, with four matches scheduled for Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August across South Africa. Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, Durban City, AmaZulu, Sekhukhune United, Golden Arrows and Polokwane City will compete for places in the semi finals. 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