{"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":"2026-10-20T19:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T17:25:08","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 Finals 2026: Results, Fixtures and Who Advanced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 MTN8 quarter finals were played on Saturday, 8 August and Sunday, 9 August. Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, Sekhukhune United and Golden Arrows went through to the semi finals, and three of the four ties needed extra time. Golden Arrows knocked out Kaizer Chiefs 1-0. Mamelodi Sundowns went on to win the tournament, beating Orlando Pirates 2-0 in the final on 10 October.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-3651003683\" 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTN8 Quarter Final Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Result<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>Saturday, 8 August<\/td><td>Orlando Pirates 2-1 Durban City<\/td><td>After extra time; Gamphani Lungu scored the winner late in extra time<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Saturday, 8 August<\/td><td>Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 Polokwane City<\/td><td>After extra time, at Lucas Moripe Stadium; Cassius Mailula scored the decisive goal<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sunday, 9 August<\/td><td>AmaZulu 3-4 Sekhukhune United<\/td><td>After extra time; Vuyo Letlapa scored the winner<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sunday, 9 August<\/td><td>Kaizer Chiefs 0-1 Golden Arrows<\/td><td>At FNB Stadium; Khulekani Shezi scored the only goal<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sources: SuperSport, 9 August 2026; PSL.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Semi Finals and Final<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The semi-final draw paired Sekhukhune United with Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns with Golden Arrows, over two legs (see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/mtn8-semifinal-fixtures-are-confirmed\/\">semi-final draw report<\/a>). Pirates won their tie 4-0 on aggregate. Golden Arrows won the first leg 1-0 in Tshwane, but Sundowns won the second leg 3-2 and went through on away goals after a 3-3 aggregate score, according to the PSL and SuperSport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, 10 October, Mamelodi Sundowns beat Orlando Pirates 2-0, ending Pirates&#8217; run of four MTN8 titles. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/mamelodi-sundowns-win-mtn8-final\/\">MTN8 final report<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/pirates-vs-sundowns-mtn8-final\/\">final preview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quarter Final Fixtures as Announced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the quarter-final fixtures as the Premier Soccer League announced them in early August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Match<\/th><th>Venue<\/th><th>Kick off<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>Saturday, 8 August<\/td><td>Orlando Pirates v Durban City<\/td><td>Orlando Stadium (Orlando Amstel Arena), Soweto<\/td><td>15:00<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Saturday, 8 August<\/td><td>Mamelodi Sundowns v Polokwane City<\/td><td>Lucas Moripe Stadium, Atteridgeville<\/td><td>18:00<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sunday, 9 August<\/td><td>AmaZulu v Sekhukhune United<\/td><td>Chatsworth Stadium, Durban<\/td><td>15:00<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sunday, 9 August<\/td><td>Kaizer Chiefs v Golden Arrows<\/td><td>FNB Stadium, Soweto<\/td><td>18:00<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What It Meant for Gauteng<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three of the four quarter finals were scheduled in Gauteng: Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at home in Soweto, and Mamelodi Sundowns in Atteridgeville. Chiefs&#8217; defeat to Golden Arrows ended their campaign at the first hurdle, while Pirates and Sundowns both reached the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1142244199\" 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\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who won the 2026 MTN8 quarter finals?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, Sekhukhune United and Golden Arrows won their quarter finals and reached the semi finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who knocked Kaizer Chiefs out of the MTN8?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden Arrows beat Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in the quarter final on Sunday, 9 August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who won the 2026 MTN8?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mamelodi Sundowns won the 2026 MTN8, beating Orlando Pirates 2-0 in the final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 10 October 2026.<\/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. 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>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":43431,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"mtn8","rank_math_title":"MTN8 Quarter Finals 2026: Results and Who Advanced","rank_math_description":"2026 MTN8 quarter-final results: Pirates, Sundowns, Sekhukhune and Golden Arrows advanced. 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