PSL confirm host venue for high-stakes Pirates vs Sundowns MTN8 final

MTN8 Trophy in display

The Premier Soccer League [PSL] has announced the venue for the highly anticipated 2026/27 MTN8 final, where defending champions Orlando Pirates will clash with Mamelodi Sundowns.

The venue reveal was made live on SuperSport TV’s popular PSL football show, Extra Time, on Monday evening, 28 September 2026, in Randburg.

Along with the venue announcement, the league conducted the formal administrative draw to determine hosting logistics for the final day.

The Buccaneers were drawn as the designated home side, while Bafana Ba Style will be the away team, having made it to the final for the first time in three seasons.

HOW THE ROAD TO THE MTN8 FINAL UNFOLDED FOR ORLANDO PIRATES AND MAMELODI SUNDOWNS

The final brings together two South African football heavyweightsโ€”reigning Betway Premiership champions Pirates and current African champions Sundownsโ€”in a blockbuster showdown for early-season silverware.

Defending MTN8 champions Pirates comfortably booked their spot in the final following a 4-0 aggregate victory over Sekhukhune United FC in the tournament’s semi-finals.

Meanwhile, Masandawana secured their place via the away goals rule after a thrilling 3-3 aggregate draw against Golden Arrows across two legs.

The high-stakes ‘Wafa Wafa’ finale between the Buccaneers and the Brazilians is scheduled for Saturday, 10 October 2026.

Orlando Pirates players in celebratory mood after being crowned the MTN8 title last season
Orlando Pirates players in celebratory mood after being crowned the MTN8 title last season. Photo courtesy of Orlando Pirates

MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM SET TO HOST MTN8 FINALE

The iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will host this year’s MTN8 final. The PSL confirmed that the official kick-off time will be at 18:00.

The 56,000-capacity 2010 FIFA World Cup stadium is expected to be sold out, matching the atmosphere of last year’s final.

The Sea Robbers are aiming to secure an unprecedented fifth consecutive MTN8 title. This follows the Soweto giants reaching their fifth successive final in the competition.

The PSL revealed that tickets will go on sale from 2 October, Friday, at 10:00 AM. Tickets will be sold online via www.opentickets.co.za

“General Access tickets will be priced at R150 each…” said the PSL in a statement. “To ensure fair access, each person will be limited to purchasing a maximum of four tickets.

“Members of the public are urged to purchase tickets only through the official Open Tickets online platform. Avoid purchasing tickets from unauthorised third parties.”

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