Pirates v Chiefs Soweto Derby: kick-off time, TV channel and tickets

The Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs kicks off at 15:30 on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg (Kaizer Chiefs; Orlando Pirates). It is a Betway Premiership league match, it is live on SuperSport PSL (DStv channel 202) (DStv), and tickets are sold out (Kaizer Chiefs).

When and where is the Soweto Derby?

• Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026 (Kaizer Chiefs)
• Kick-off: 15:30 (Kaizer Chiefs)
• Venue: FNB Stadium, Johannesburg (Orlando Pirates)
• Competition: Betway Premiership, so three league points are on the line (Orlando Pirates)

Which channel is showing the Soweto Derby?

DStv lists the match on SuperSport PSL, channel 202, at 15:30 (DStv). Check your TV guide on the day in case of late changes.

Can I still get Soweto Derby tickets?

No. Chiefs say tickets are completely sold out, none will be sold at the stadium, and fans should only go to the venue if they already have a valid ticket (Kaizer Chiefs). The 63,680 tickets released to the public sold out on the day they went on sale (TimesLIVE). Stadium Management South Africa says they were gone within six hours (KickOff).

Tickets were sold only on the MyTicket app, with no physical tickets (Kaizer Chiefs). Both Chiefs and stadium management have warned fans about fake tickets being offered elsewhere (Kaizer Chiefs; EWN).

What should fans going to FNB Stadium know?

• Arrive early. Chiefs urge ticket holders to get to the stadium early for smooth entry (Kaizer Chiefs).
• Expect a big crowd. About 90,000 supporters are expected (EWN).
• No ticket, no entry. Stadium management says security and police will remove people with fake tickets or no tickets from the stadium precinct (EWN).
• Parking needs a ticket. Parking had to be bought on the MyTicket app, and cars without a parking ticket will not be let in (Kaizer Chiefs).
• Transport. The train station next to the stadium has not been working for some time, so organisers have added other public transport (EWN). Gautrain bus and Rea Vaya return trips were sold as add-ons with match tickets (Orlando Pirates).

How did Pirates and Chiefs do this week?

Both won 3-0 in the Carling Knockout on Tuesday night. Wandile Duba scored a hat-trick as Chiefs beat TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium, while Pirates beat Milford FC, with Tshepang Moremi scoring twice (African Football; CAJ News). Both teams are in the quarter-finals (CAJ News).