Soweto Derby 2025/26: Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates – Full Details, Tickets & Where to Watch

The 2025/26 Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is set to ignite South African football once again.

Here’s everything you need to know — from dates and kick off times to ticket information, stadium details, and where to watch the match live in South Africa and abroad.

Recent Head-to-Head Stats

Last 5 Meetings (League & Cup):

• 10/05/2025: Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 Orlando Pirates
• 03/05/2025: Kaizer Chiefs 1-2 Orlando Pirates
• 01/02/2025: Orlando Pirates 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs
• 09/03/2024: Orlando Pirates 3-2 Kaizer Chiefs
• 11/11/2023: Kaizer Chiefs 0-1 Orlando Pirates
• Overall Derby Record (PSL Era):
  • 🏴‍☠️ Pirates Wins: 42
  • 🟡 Chiefs Wins: 31
  • 🤝 Draws: 28
• Longest Unbeaten Run:
  Chiefs went 11 matches unbeaten from 1985 to 1988

First Soweto Derby for Both Technical Teams

Kaizer Chiefs – Cedric Kaze & Khalil Ben Youssef

The Amakhosi technical team is led by Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, who were appointed earlier this year following the sacking of Nasreddine Nabi.

The duo will be taking charge of their first Soweto Derby, tasked with restoring Chiefs’ competitive edge and ending their recent poor run in the fixture.

Orlando Pirates – Abdeslam Ouaddou

Abdeslam Ouaddou, a former Morocco international with 68 caps, was appointed as Orlando Pirates head coach in June 2025, replacing José Riveiro who left for Al Ahly. This will be Ouaddou’s first Soweto Derby in charge.  His coaching journey includes stints at Marumo Gallants, where he helped the club avoid relegation in early 2025.

Ouaddou is known for his no-nonsense approach, recently criticising his players for showboating in a Carling Knockout win, saying:

“If we want to do that, we have to go to the circus. I’m here to improve my players and go forward.”

WHEN IS THE NEXT SOWETO DERBY?

There was no league Soweto Derby in the remainder of 2025. Fans had to wait until this year for the first showdown:

• First Derby:
  📅 Saturday, 28 February 2026
  🏟️ FNB Stadium
  🕒 Kick-off time to be confirmed
• Second Derby:
  📅 Saturday, 25 April 2026
  🏟️ FNB Stadium
  🕒 Kick-off time to be confirmed

Both matches are expected to be sell-out events, with ticketing details to be announced closer to the dates. Broadcast coverage will be extensive, with SuperSport and SABC likely to carry the matches live across multiple platforms.