PSL postpones all 4 November matches for election day: games affected
The PSL has postponed all seven Betway Premiership matches set for 4 November 2026 because of the local elections public holiday. New dates are not out yet, and this weekend's round, including the Soweto Derby, goes ahead.
All seven Betway Premiership matches set for Wednesday, 4 November 2026, have been postponed because that day is the local government elections public holiday (PSL; Kaizer Chiefs). New dates have not been announced yet. The PSL will communicate them, and clubs say they will pass them on to fans (Kaizer Chiefs).
Which PSL matches on 4 November are postponed?
The official PSL fixture list marks all seven as postponed (PSL):
| Home | Away | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chippa United | Sekhukhune United | Postponed |
| Golden Arrows | Marumo Gallants | Postponed |
| Kaizer Chiefs | AmaZulu | Postponed |
| Polokwane City | Kruger United | Postponed |
| Richards Bay | Stellenbosch FC | Postponed |
| Siwelele | Orlando Pirates | Postponed |
| TS Galaxy | Durban City | Postponed |
Mamelodi Sundowns and Milford FC were not due to play that day (The South African).
Why were the matches called off?
Chiefs said the postponement is "due to the upcoming local government elections" and covers all PSL fixtures set for Wednesday, 4 November (Kaizer Chiefs). Election day is a public holiday so people can get to the polls (IOL). If you're voting, see what you need to vote on 4 November.
Is this weekend's PSL round still on?
Yes. The round on 30 and 31 October goes ahead as listed, including the Soweto Derby (PSL):
| Date | Match | Kick-off | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | Marumo Gallants v Siwelele | 19:30 | Royal Bafokeng Stadium |
| Sat 31 Oct | Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs | 15:30 | FNB Stadium |
| Sat 31 Oct | Milford FC v Sekhukhune United | 15:30 | Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium |
| Sat 31 Oct | Stellenbosch FC v Chippa United | 18:00 | Danie Craven Stadium |
| Sat 31 Oct | AmaZulu v Golden Arrows | 18:00 | Princess Magogo Stadium |
| Sat 31 Oct | Polokwane City v TS Galaxy | 18:00 | Old Peter Mokaba Stadium |
| Sat 31 Oct | Kruger United v Richards Bay | 20:15 | Mbombela Stadium |
| Sat 31 Oct | Mamelodi Sundowns v Durban City | 20:15 | Royal Bafokeng Stadium |
More on the derby: Soweto Derby kick-off, TV channel and tickets.
When could the postponed games be played?
That is not confirmed. The calendar is tight: Sundowns face USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup final on 8 November, and Bafana Bafana play Kenya in AFCON qualifiers on 13 and 17 November (IOL). The next Betway Premiership match on the PSL fixture list after the break is Durban City v Polokwane City on 24 November (PSL). Check the PSL match centre or your club's official channels for the new dates.
FAQ
Are PSL matches on 4 November 2026 cancelled?
They are postponed, not cancelled. All seven Betway Premiership matches set for Wednesday, 4 November, will be played on new dates the PSL still has to announce.
Why did the PSL postpone the 4 November matches?
4 November 2026 is the local government elections public holiday, so the league moved all matches scheduled for that day.
Is the Soweto Derby on 31 October still on?
Yes. The PSL fixture list still shows Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs at 15:30 on Saturday, 31 October, at FNB Stadium.
Sources
- PSL: Betway Premiership match centre
- Kaizer Chiefs: Chiefs vs AmaZulu fixture postponed
- IOL: PSL's late postponement of election day matches threatens fixture pile-up
- The South African: PSL matches postponed on Election Day
- Wikimedia Commons: Adidas soccer ball on a grass pitch (Peter Glaser, Unsplash, CC0)
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