The stage is set for a packed Moses Mabhida Stadium as Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to meet in the MTN8 final on Saturday, 10 October.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed that tickets for the eagerly anticipated final have completely sold out, ensuring a full house for the latest chapter in the rivalry between two of South Africa’s leading clubs.
Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00.
2023 Final Rematch Awaits in Durban
The upcoming contest will be a repeat of the 2023 MTN8 final, when Pirates and Sundowns also faced each other at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
That meeting ended in disappointment for Sundowns, who will now have an opportunity to rewrite the outcome when the teams return to the Durban venue.
The sold-out status underlines the level of interest surrounding a fixture that has already produced one memorable MTN8 final between the clubs.
Moses Mabhida Continues Its MTN8 Tradition
Saturday’s match will mark the 11th MTN8 final to be staged at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The iconic Durban venue has become closely associated with the competition’s showpiece match, repeatedly attracting some of the biggest fixtures on the South African football calendar.
The latest sell-out will add another significant occasion to the stadium’s history as Pirates and Sundowns battle for the trophy.
Sundowns Return With 2023 Memories
For Sundowns, the final presents an opportunity to put their previous defeat to Pirates at the venue behind them.
The Brazilians have reached the MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium twice before Saturday’s encounter. They won the 2021 final against Cape Town City but were beaten by Pirates in 2023.
Interestingly, both of Sundowns’ previous finals at the stadium went to penalty shoot-outs, highlighting how closely contested their matches in the competition have been.
Pirates Have Strong Final Record at the Venue
Orlando Pirates will arrive with their own history at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The Buccaneers have played in seven MTN8 finals at the venue and have won three of those matches within 90 minutes.
Their previous success against Sundowns in the 2023 final will also provide a recent reminder of what is at stake when the two sides meet again.
Durban Ready for a Full House
With every ticket now sold, supporters will fill Moses Mabhida Stadium for one of the biggest matches on the domestic football calendar.
The sell-out means there will be no general tickets available for fans still hoping to attend the final.
The atmosphere is expected to match the significance of a fixture featuring two clubs with considerable MTN8 history and a previous final between them at the same stadium.
Another Chapter in a Growing Rivalry
Saturday’s final will give Sundowns a chance to avenge their 2023 disappointment, while Pirates will look to repeat their success from that occasion.
With the trophy at stake and the stadium sold out, attention now turns to the pitch as the two sides prepare to settle another MTN8 final in Durban.
Match: Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Competition: MTN8 Final
Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
Kick-off: 18:00
Tickets: Sold out
