FARPost has established the possible dates of the commencement for both the DStv Premiership and Motsepe Foundation Championship seasons, as well as the transfer window periods.
The Motsepe Foundation Championship will welcome two newcomers, Kruger United and Highbury FC. This follows the SAFA ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs in Mpumalangaga.
Last season also saw the relegation of NB La Masia as well as Platinum City Rovers from the second-tier league to the ABC Motsepe League.
In the DStv Premiership, Cape Town Spurs were relegated back to the national first division after just one season in the top-flight. They were the only SA elite league club that failed to avoid the chop after Richards Bay FC saved their status through the PSL Promotional/Relegation Playoffs.
Meanwhile, the future of Moroka Swallows remains in the hands of the PSL executive committee. Swallows has reportedly agreed in principle with Marumo Gallants owner Abram Sello for the purchase of their DStv Premiership status.
WHEN IS THE 2024/25 DSTV PREMIERSHIP AND MOTSEPE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP LIKELY TO COMMENCE?
According to a circular sent to the member clubs on 24 June, the DStv Premiership is likely to start on the weekend of 02 August.
“The League is awaiting confirmation of certain outstanding dates. This has delayed the process of finalizing the 2024/25 fixture,” the league said to the members.
“To enable Member Clubs to commence their planning as best possible under these circumstances, we are able to indicate that it is envisaged that the first matches of the DStv Premiership will kick-off on the weekend commencing Friday 2 August 2024 and continuing on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August 2024.
“Motsepe Foundation Championship will kick-off on the weekend of Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 August 2024. DStv Diski Challenge will kick-off on the weekend of Saturday, 31 August, and Sunday, 1 September 2024.”
NEXT SEASON TRANSFER WINDOW PERIOD DATES REVEALED
“Registration Periods for the 2024/25 season are as follows. The first registration window will open on the 1st of July 2024 and close on the 20th of September 202. The second registration window will open on the 1st of January 2025 and close on the 28th of January 2025.”
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