The 2025/26 Carling Black Label Knockout Cup is officially underway, with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) confirming the Last 16 draw on Monday, 22 September. The event took place at the iconic FNB Stadium in Soweto and was broadcast live on SuperSport TV (Channel 202) and SABC Sport.
How the Draw Was Conducted
The draw followed the competition’s seeding rules: the top eight finishers in last season’s Betway Premiership were seeded, while the remaining clubs entered unseeded.
The procedure involved three bowls:
- Pot A: Contained the seeded clubs (last season’s top eight).
- Pot B: Decided home and away designations.
- Pot C: Contained the unseeded clubs.
Carling Knockout Cup Last 16 Fixtures
The official draw has set up some mouth-watering clashes that promise plenty of drama:
- 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
What’s at Stake
All 16 top-flight teams will be eyeing the lucrative title, with Magesi FC defending their crown after a historic 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in last season’s final at the Free State Stadium.
This year’s prize money breakdown is as follows:
- Winners: R6.85 million
- Runners-up: R2.85 million
- Semi-finalists: R1.35 million each
- Quarter-finalists: R850,000 each
- Last 16 (eliminated teams): R550,000 each
The PSL has officially released the dates, venues, and kickoff times for the upcoming fixtures. Clubs and fans alike can now plan ahead as the excitement builds for what promises to be another thrilling edition of South Africa’s knockout spectacle.
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