The Betway Premiership Kicks Off
South Africa’s biggest and oldest soccer tournament the Premier Soccer League known as the Betway Premiership starts with the new season 2025/26 this weekend.
The Premiership offers a whopping R20 million in prize money to the wining team. This is five million more than last year and a testament to how much this league is growing. The contract to be main sponsor was signed with Betway last season. This three year contract is one of the biggest investments in sport in SA. So who will be victorious in this years betway Premiership 2025/26? The only way to know is to not miss out on the action and support your favourite teams!
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Teams Relegated and Promoted in the PSL
The two teams that finished at the bottom of the log at the end of the season get relegated. Last season saw Cape Town Spurs and Royal Am finish at the bottom of the log in the Betway PSL. Magezi FC and Durban City FC have both been promoted to the Betway Premiership 2025/26, replacing the two teams that left the league.
Magezi FC (Limpopo) made the cut by finishing at the top of the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The team was only started in 2011 and this is the first time that the team plays in the betway Premiership.
Durban City FC used to be a force in the soccer league. The team was previously known as Maritzburg United before rebranding and relocating. They finished top of the National First Division to book their spot in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership. The team is under the guidance of Gavin Hunt who will also be looking to make his mark this season. Furthermore his experience in coaching Kaizer Chiefs, Bidvest Wits and Supersport United will be instrumental to their success in the league.
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Matches in Week 1 out of 30 for the Betway PSL
16 teams compete in the betway soccer league. Each team plays every other team twice, so one home and one away game. Furthermore, the team with the most points on the scoreboard after Week 30 takes home the title. The first of this season’s matches kicks off on Saturday, where six premier soccer league matches will take place.
Saturday 9 August PSL Matches
- Last season’s title winners Mamelodi Sundowns take on Chippa United at Buffalo City Stadium @ 15:00.
- AmaZulu hosts’s host Orbit College Moses Mabhida Stadium at 15:00.
- Polokwane City vs Magesi FC at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
- Richards Bay is up against Marumo Gallants at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex at 15:00.
- Polokwane City vs Magesi FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium kicks off at 15:00.
- Orlando Pirates welcomes Sekhukhune United at Orlando Stadium at 17:30.
Sunday 10 August PSL Matches
- Sunday afternoon sees TS Galaxy take on Durban City FC at Mbombela Stadium @ 15:00.
- Cape Town’s Athlone Stadium hosts the match between Stellenbosch FC vs Kaizer Chiefs at 17:30.
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Participating Betway PSL Teams
- Chippa United
- Mamelodi Sundows
- Amazulu
- Orbit College
- Durban City
- Golden Arrows
- Kaizer Chiefs
- Magesi
- Gallants
- Orlando Pirates
- Polokwane City
- Richards Bay
- Sekhukhune United F.C
- Siwelele
- Stellenbosch
- TS Galaxy
What The Pundits Say…..
It is worth having a look at which teams have done well in pre season matches to get an idea of what they might achieve this season. The odds are always better before the start of the season. The upcoming semi finals in the MTN 8 are also a good place to see how teams will perform.
The pundits also have Sundowns as the top team to beat again in this betway Premiership. Last season saw Mamelodi Sundowns continues their dominance, as the team won the PSL title for an eighth time in a row. They play in the semis in MTN 8 against Orlando Pirates later this month and will be a force to reckon with in the Premiership. Orlando Pirates came second last season and is one of the teams that could potentially take the title this year. Stellenbosch FC came third last season and starts their campaign against Kaizer Chiefs this weekend. The team aims at consistency this year and is therefore a team to watch. My money is on a season with good football matches.
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The MTN 8 and EPL will begin play in August, with the PSL to follow in September. Check out our EPL 2025/26 Fixtures for the days of the EPL matches. One of the top South African online bookmakers, Betway provides excellent odds and promotions. So why not sign up and check out Betway?
