The Premier Soccer League [PSL] have officially announced the dates and venues for the Last 16 fixtures of the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup.
In a statement released on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, the league confirmed that the fourth edition of the Carling Knockout Round of 16 will take place from 24 October to 28 October.
The tournament promises entertaining encounters as top-flight clubs battle for the coveted title, with Orlando Pirates heading into the competition as the defending champions.
THE 2026 CARLING KNOCKOUT CUP OPENING FIXTURES SET FOR SATURDAY
Golden Arrows, drawn against Chippa United, will kick off the tournament on 24 October at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi. The match will start at 15:00.
Later in the evening, Polokwane City FC will welcome Siwelele FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The match will kick off at 18:00. Rise and Shine will be gunning for revenge after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Siwelele over the weekend in a Betway Premiership tie in Bloemfontein.
Action continues on Sunday, 25 October, as Kruger United will lock horns with AmaZulu FC at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. This game is scheduled for 15:00.
CAF COMMITMENTS PUSH ‘BIG THREE’ FIXTURES TO NEXT WEEK
The traditional ‘Big Three’ will wrap up their Round of 16 obligations next week due to their ongoing participation in CAF inter-club competitions.
On Tuesday, 27 October, Mamelodi Sundowns will host Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The kick-off is set for 19:00.
Meanwhile, on the very same day, Pirates will go head-to-head with the Betway Premiership newcomers Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena at 19:00.
The last game of the 27 October fixtures will be between Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium, with kick-off also set for 19:00.
The final fixture of the Last 16 round will take place on Wednesday, 28 October, as Durban City FC face Stellenbosch FC at the Chatsworth Stadium, with kick-off locked in for 19:00.
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