The PSL has set the opening dates for the 2025-26 campaign which will kick off in August across all divisions.
PSL has confirmed that the new campaign will begin on August 1, when the MTN8 matches will kick off, as Orlando Pirates, under new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, begin the defence of their title.
Pirates won a third straight MTN8 crown under former coach Jose Riveiro and will want to retain their crown in what would be a great start for Moroccan tactician Ouaddou.
When will the Betway Premiership begin?
The MTN8 will have Pirates, PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns Stellenbosch FC, Sekhukhune United, TS Galaxy, AmaZulu FC, Polokwane City FC, Richards Bay FC this time round.
Meanwhile, the 2025-26 PSL campaign will kick off on August 8 in what will be the second season under the Betway Premiership banner.
Although the fixtures are not out yet, Sundowns, who have won the last eight titles in a row, are expected to dominate again with Pirates likely to be the main challengers.
Motsepe Championship & DDC dates out
There are two new entries into the league after Durban City and Orbit College won promotion from the second tier Motsepe Championship, the former as champions and the latter through a promotion-relegation playoff.
Both of them will hope to emulate Magesi, who retained their top flight status following their promotion in 2024.
Meanwhile, the Motsepe Championship will kick off on August 22 and will have a new guest in the name of Cape Town City, who went down from the PSL, while the DStv Diski Challenge will kick off on September 6.
