The 2026 Carling Knockout Cup gets underway this weekend, with all 16 Betway Premiership sides battling it out for the second piece of silverware up for grabs this season.
Mamelodi Sundowns walked away with the first trophy of the campaign after lifting the MTN8, and now attention shifts to the league cup.
Due to their CAF inter-club commitments, Durban City, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, and defending champions Orlando Pirates will all feature in mid-week Round of 16 ties next week, leaving the remaining four fixtures to take centre stage this weekend.
Carling Knockout Cup fixtures
Action kicks off on Saturday when Lamontville Golden Arrows host Chippa United at the King Zwelithini Stadium at 15:00, followed by Polokwane City welcoming Siwelele FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium at 18:00.
The action continues on Sunday where Kruger United will look to spring a major upset when they host an in-form AmaZulu FC at the Mbombela Stadium at 15:00. Later in the evening, Sekhukhune United welcome Richards Bay FC to the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.
On Tuesday evening, all of the big-guns are in action at 19:00. Defending champions Orlando Pirates begin their title defense against Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena, while Mamelodi Sundowns host Marumo Gallants at Loftus and Kaizer Chiefs welcome TS Galaxy to the FNB Stadium.
Durban City host Stellenbosch in the final Round of 16 clash on Wednesday evening at the Chatsworth Stadium at 19:00.
The winner of this season’s Carling Knockout Cup will walk away with a R6.85 million prize cheque while the runner’s-up will earn a healthy R2.85 million for their efforts.
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