Carling Knockout Cup: Last 16 Fixtures Announced

Rethabile Nyelele22 September , 2025

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All 16 Teams Set for Carling Knockout Cup as Last 16 Fixtures Announced — Image: FARPost

The much-anticipated draw for the 2025/26 Carling Black Label Knockout Cup Round of 16 has officially been confirmed, setting up a series of mouthwatering fixtures for South African football fans.

The draw was conducted on Monday, 22 September, at the iconic FNB Stadium in Soweto and broadcast live on SuperSport TV (Channel 202) and SABC Sport, ensuring supporters across the country witnessed the excitement unfold.

How the Draw Worked

In line with competition rules, the Last 16 draw was seeded. The eight clubs that finished in the top half of last season’s Betway Premiership were placed in the seeded pot, while the remaining eight teams were drawn from the unseeded pot.

The procedure involved three bowls:

Pot A: Seeded clubs (1st to 8th from last season).
Pot B: Determined home and away status.
Pot C: Unseeded clubs.

This method ensured a balance between strong contenders and underdogs, setting the stage for competitive matchups.

Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16 Fixtures

AmaZulu FC vs Magesi FC
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Marumo Gallants
Stellenbosch FC vs Kaizer Chiefs
Orbit College FC vs TS Galaxy
Durban City FC vs Polokwane City FC
Richards Bay FC vs Chippa United
Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele FC
Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United

The #CarlingKnockout draw is complete ✅

Dates, venues and kick-off times to be confirmed. pic.twitter.com/zJsf6U3dAG
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) September 22, 2025

Defending Champions and Prize Money

Magesi FC enter this season’s tournament as defending champions after their memorable 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in last year’s final at the Free State Stadium.

The stakes remain high, with the winners set to pocket R6.85 million. The runners-up will earn R2.85 million, while semi-finalists will take home R1.35 million each. Quarter-finalists will receive R850,000, and teams exiting in the Round of 16 will still secure R550,000.

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) will soon release the official dates, venues, and kick-off times for the fixtures. With big-name clashes on the horizon, including Stellenbosch FC taking on Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates facing Siwelele FC, supporters can expect drama, intensity, and potentially some giant-killing moments in this year’s competition.