Carling Knockout Quarter-Final Fixtures Confirmed as Orlando Pirates Begin Title Defence

The Carling Knockout quarter-final stage gets underway on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, with Mamelodi Sundowns hosting Golden Arrows at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00, opening a round of fixtures that will also feature Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC over the weekend.

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for all four quarter-final matches.

Orlando Pirates Face Sekhukhune United on Saturday

Orlando Pirates will take on Sekhukhune United at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday, 7 November.

The match is scheduled to begin at 15:00 as the Buccaneers attempt to progress towards retaining the Carling Knockout trophy they won in 2025.

Sekhukhune United will be seeking a place in the semi-finals by preventing the defending champions from advancing.

Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch Play on Sunday

Two more quarter-final matches will be played on Sunday, 8 November.

Kaizer Chiefs are scheduled to face Siwelele FC at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00.

Stellenbosch FC will meet AmaZulu FC later that evening at Danie Craven Stadium. Their match is due to start at 18:00.

Both fixtures will determine which teams advance to the last four of the competition.

Full Carling Knockout Quarter-Final Schedule

The PSL has confirmed the following fixture details:

• Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows:

  Tuesday, 3 November 2026, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Kick-off: 19:00.

• Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United:

  Saturday, 7 November 2026, at Orlando Amstel Arena. Kick-off: 15:00.

• Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele FC:

  Sunday, 8 November 2026, at New Peter Mokaba Stadium. Kick-off: 15:00.

• Stellenbosch FC vs AmaZulu FC:

  Sunday, 8 November 2026, at Danie Craven Stadium. Kick-off: 18:00.

Tickets for the quarter-final matches are available online through Open Tickets, with prices advertised at R100.

Orlando Pirates Aim to Retain Their Carling Knockout Title

Orlando Pirates enter the quarter-final stage as the reigning champions after winning the competition in 2025.

Sekhukhune United stand between the Buccaneers and a place in the semi-finals, while Kaizer Chiefs will be looking to overcome Siwelele FC.

Stellenbosch FC and AmaZulu FC will also compete for a place in the final four, while Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows open the quarter-final programme in Pretoria.

Recent Carling Knockout Winners

The competition has had several different winners over the past decade. The title records supplied for the period are:

• 2025:

  Orlando Pirates

• 2024:

  Magesi FC

• 2023:

  Stellenbosch FC

• 2019:

  Mamelodi Sundowns

• 2018:

  Baroka

• 2017:

  Bidvest Wits

• 2016:

  Cape Town City

• 2015:

  Mamelodi Sundowns

• 2014:

  SuperSport United

• 2013:

  Platinum Stars