Carling Knockout semi-finals: Sundowns vs Chiefs, Stellies vs Pirates
Sundowns will host Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch will host Orlando Pirates in the Carling Knockout semi-finals. Dates and kick-off times are still to be confirmed, with the final pencilled in for 12 December.
Mamelodi Sundowns will host Kaizer Chiefs, and Stellenbosch FC will host Orlando Pirates, in the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup semi-finals. The PSL made the unseeded draw on Sunday night, 8 November, straight after Chiefs beat Siwelele (PSL on X; Kaizer Chiefs on X; Stellenbosch FC on X).
Dates, venues and kick-off times are still to be confirmed, the clubs say (Kaizer Chiefs; Orlando Pirates).
Who plays who in the semi-finals?
| Home team | Away team | Date and kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | Kaizer Chiefs | TBC |
| Stellenbosch FC | Orlando Pirates | TBC |
Source: Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC on X.
The PSL season calendar has the semi-finals pencilled in for the weekend of 21 to 22 November and the final for 12 December, with 9 December as an alternative if a team still in CAF club competition reaches the final, Flashscore reported. Treat those as provisional until the PSL publishes the fixtures.
How did the quarter-finals end?
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3 November | Mamelodi Sundowns 1, Golden Arrows 0 | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria |
| 7 November | Orlando Pirates 1, Sekhukhune United 0 | Orlando Amstel Arena, Soweto |
| 8 November | Kaizer Chiefs 2, Siwelele 1 | Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane |
| 8 November | Stellenbosch FC 2, AmaZulu 1 | Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch |
Source: PSL match centre.
Chiefs came from behind in Polokwane. Siwelele led through Siyabonga Ndebele, Wandile Duba equalised from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time, and substitute Asanele Velebayi scored the winner late in the second half, the club's match report says. Stellenbosch won theirs with a penalty in the last moments against AmaZulu (PSL on X; Flashscore).
Why is the Sundowns vs Chiefs semi such a big deal?
It is Chiefs' first Carling Knockout semi-final since 2019, and Pirates are the defending champions, Flashscore reported. Stellenbosch won the trophy in 2023.
Where can I watch and buy tickets?
The PSL has not yet announced the broadcast or ticket details for the semi-finals. Check the PSL match centre and the clubs' official channels once fixtures are confirmed. Buy tickets only through the official ticketing partner the PSL names.
FAQ
Who plays in the Carling Knockout semi-finals?
Mamelodi Sundowns host Kaizer Chiefs, and Stellenbosch FC host Orlando Pirates, after the PSL's draw on 8 November 2026.
When are the Carling Knockout semi-finals?
Dates and kick-off times are still to be confirmed. The PSL season calendar has them pencilled in for the weekend of 21 to 22 November 2026, Flashscore reported.
When is the Carling Knockout final?
The final is pencilled in for 12 December 2026, with 9 December as an alternative if a team still in CAF club competition reaches it, according to Flashscore's report on the PSL calendar.