Diski Challenge calendar, fixtures and programme

Here are all the dates, matches and results for the PSL Reserve League

After a four-month break, the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) is set to return for the 2025-26 season.

Kaizer Chiefs were the team to beat last season as they won their maiden PSL Reserve League title in fine fashion by claiming a record 70 points to succeed Stellenbosch FC.

Chiefs benefited from a quality squad and have since seen some of their players promoted to the senior team such as Aden McCarthy, who had started the PSL campaign brilliantly, before injury struck.

DStv Diski Challenge: Chiefs back to winning ways as Stellies secure big win — Stellenbosch FC DDC celebrating goal – Picture by Asidlali

Meanwhile, some of the DDC stars have also been promoted elsewhere in the league while others like Tylon Smith secured moves abroad, after the Stellenbosch star signed for English Championship side Queens Park Rangers.

The 2025-26 season will therefore see the emergence of new stars with Chiefs looking to defend their crown but they will likely face stiff competition from Stellies and Mamelodi Sundowns again while Orlando Pirates will want to have a big impression this time around.

Chiefs & Sundowns return to winning ways in DDC — Photo by Kaizer Chiefs

WHEN WILL THE NEXT MATCH TAKE PLACE?

Chiefs will begin the defence of their title against new boys Orbit College on Sunday September 7 at Mpumalanga Stadium, being the final match of matchday one.

That will be after Stellenbosch have played away to AmaZulu at the same venue while Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Siwelele FC as Polokwane City square it out with Chippa United on the same day.

Meanwhile, the DDC games will officially begin on Saturday September 6 as Orlando Pirates face another new team Durban City, Magesi take on Sekhukhune United, TS Galaxy face Marumo Gallants while Golden Arrows welcome Richards Bay.

WHERE TO CATCH THE ACTION

SuperSport is the primary carrier of games on the DStv platform. Of the 66 games scheduled, at least 30 will be televised. Some will take the form of live shows, while others will be broadcast on a delayed basis, depending on channel scheduling.

In an effort to give exposure to the young players, and allowing their communities to follow their journeys, experience and triumphs, MultiChoice is giving community TV channels on its DStv platform the opportunity to broadcast the games live.