Where to watch Pirates vs Chiefs: TV channel, livestream

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs face off in the 186^th Soweto Derby on Saturday and all eyes will be on the FNB Stadium for South Africa’s biggest game.

Pirates will be the home team and head into the clash in great form, having suffered just one defeat all season, in the MTN8 final.

In the league, Pirates have seven wins and a draw which have them in second place on the table with 22 points, just one behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, while Chiefs have had a tough start to the campaign.

Siphesihle Ndlovu of Kaizer Chiefs vies for the ball with Orlando Pirates' Kamogelo Sebelebele and Patrick Maswangannyi in the Soweto Derby. — Siphesihle Ndlovu of Kaizer Chiefs vies for the ball with Orlando Pirates’ Kamogelo Sebelebele and Patrick Maswangannyi in the Soweto Derby. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

The Glamour Boys are yet to lose in the league but three wins and five draws have left them in fifth place, eight points behind Pirates, while there have been early eliminations from the CAF Confederation Cup and MTN8.

However, just like Pirates, they head into the derby after winning 3-0 in the Carling Knockout on Tuesday, making up for a fascinating contest at the FBN.

Where to watch Pirates vs Chiefs

Brandon Petersen saves the ball against Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

The match is already sold out and for those who were not lucky to get tickets or want to watch from miles away, there are various platforms to follow the proceedings.

Kick Off Date: Saturday, October 31 (15:30 South African time)

The FNB Stadium has always hosted the Soweto Derby. Image: Imago

Venue: FNB Stadium

How to watch: The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL (DSTV channel 202) and SABC 1. You can livestream the match via the DStv App as well as SABC Plus. You can also follow live updates on Afrik-Foot.

Pirates vs Chiefs’ recent head-to-head

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and his Kaizer Chiefs counterpart Fernando da Cruz. Image: Orlando Pirates

Besides the three points, there is also bragging rights at stake with Chiefs heading into the game with a recent poor record.

Pirates have won five of their last six league meetings against Chiefs, the other one ending in a draw, which was the last Soweto derby in April 2026.

Chiefs, however, claimed a 2-1 win in the 2025 Nedbank Cup final and will want to do that again as defeat would leave them 11 points behind Pirates after just nine league games.