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Ezekiel Phalana
Johannesburg, South Africa – The Premier Soccer League (PSL), in collaboration with headline sponsor MTN South Africa, officially launched the highly anticipated MTN8 2025/26 season on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, during a live broadcast from SuperSport Studios in Johannesburg.
The launch event served as the ceremonial kickoff for one of South Africa’s most prestigious football tournaments, featuring the top eight teams from the 2024/25 DStv Premiership. This season’s MTN8 promises heightened intensity, renewed rivalries and unmatched entertainment under the tournament’s enduring slogan, Wafa Wafa – Winner Takes All. #Bazok’feela
A Celebration of Football Excellence
The event was attended by PSL Team, MTN South Africa Team, player’s club representatives, football Legends and Media. During the live program, the official fixtures, venues, and new fan engagement initiatives were revealed to a national audience.
Tournament Fixtures Announced
The 2025/26 MTN8 quarter-finals will take place over the weekend of 2–3 August 2025, with the following high-profile clashes scheduled:
Orlando Pirates vs. Polokwane City – Orlando Stadium
Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Richards Bay – Lucas Moripe Stadium
Stellenbosch FC vs. AmaZulu FC – Cape Town Stadium
Sekhukhune United vs. TS Galaxy – Peter Mokaba Stadium
All fixtures will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL and SABC Sport, ensuring fans across the country enjoy every minute of the action.
Bigger Prizes, Deeper Impact
This year, MTN announced an increase in the total prize money, with the champions set to receive a record R10 million, reinforcing the tournament’s status as a high-stakes showdown.
In addition, MTN will roll out nationwide fan engagement initiatives, including:
Wafa Wafa Fan Zones #Bazok’feela in host cities
Exclusive merchandise giveaways
The return of the MTN8 challenge
Live mobile activations and digital experiences for fans
Anticipation Builds
Defending champions Orlando Pirates aim to secure their fourth consecutive MTN8 title under new head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, while perennial powerhouses Mamelodi Sundowns and underdog entrants Richards Bay prepare to stake their claim.
With the stage set, fans can look forward to a thrilling kickoff to the domestic football season, as the MTN8 2025/26 tournament delivers passion, purpose and powerful performances.
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