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
