2026–27 South African Premiership
| Season | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 01 August 2026 - 22 May 2027[1] |
| Top goalscorer | Victor Letsoalo (4) |
| Biggest home win | Stellenbosch 3-1 Marumo Gallants |
| Biggest away win | Chippa United 0-3 Orlando Pirates |
| Highest scoring | Polokwane City 3-3 Stellenbosch |
| Longest winning run | Orlando Pirates Kaizer Chiefs Milford (2 matches) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Orlando Pirates (4 matches) |
| Longest winless run | Chippa United Siwelele F.C. Marumo Gallants Kruger United (4 matches) |
← 2025–26 2027–28 →
All statistics correct as of 25 August 2026. | |
The 2026–27 South African Premiership is the 31st consecutive season of the South African Premiership. It is known as the Betway Premiership for sponsorship reasons, and is also commonly referred to as the PSL after the governing body.[2]
Orlando Pirates are defending their title after ending Mamelodi Sundowns long reign as league champions. Mamelodi Sundowns had won the previous eight consecutive titles, starting in the 2017–18 season.[3]
Teams
Team changes
Promoted from 2025–26 National First Division
Relegated to 2026–27 National First Division
Kruger United and Milford are playing in the Premiership for the first time.
Stadiums and locations
Stadiums
Johannesburg
Polokwane
Location of teams in the 2026–27 Premiership.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmaZulu | Durban | Moses Mabhida Stadium | 55,500 |
| Chippa United | East London | Buffalo City Stadium | 16,000 |
| Durban City | Durban | Chatsworth Stadium | 22,000 |
| Golden Arrows | Umlazi | King Zwelithini Stadium[7] | 10,000 |
| Kaizer Chiefs | Johannesburg (Soweto) | FNB Stadium | 94,736 |
| Kruger United | KaNyamazane | KaNyamazane Stadium | 15,000 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | Pretoria (Marabastad) | Loftus Versfeld Stadium | 51,762 |
| Marumo Gallants | Bloemfontein | Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium | 22,000 |
| Milford | Richards Bay | Richards Bay Stadium | 10,000 |
| Orlando Pirates | Johannesburg (Soweto) | Orlando Stadium | 37,139 |
| Polokwane City | Polokwane | Old Peter Mokaba Stadium | 15,000 |
| Richards Bay | Richards Bay | Richards Bay Stadium | 10,000 |
| Sekhukhune United | Polokwane | Peter Mokaba Stadium | 45,500 |
| Siwelele | Bloemfontein | Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium | 22,000 |
| Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch | Danie Craven Stadium | 16,000 |
| TS Galaxy | Mbombela | Mbombela Stadium | 40,929 |
Number of teams by province
| Position | Province | Number | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KwaZulu-Natal | 5 | AmaZulu, Golden Arrows, Maritzburg United, Milford, Richards Bay |
| 2 | Gauteng | 3 | Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates |
| 3 | Limpopo | 2 | Polokwane and Sekhukhune United |
| Mpumalanga | Kruger United and TS Galaxy | ||
| 5 | Eastern Cape | 1 | Chippa United |
| Free State | Siwelele | ||
| North West | Marumo Gallants | ||
| Western Cape | Stellenbosch | ||
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 10 | Qualification for CAF Champions League |
| 2 | Kaizer Chiefs | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 | |
| 3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 7 | Qualification for CAF Confederation Cup |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 | |
| 5 | Milford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | |
| 6 | Sekhukhune United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 6 | |
| 7 | Durban City | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 5 | |
| 8 | TS Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5 | |
| 9 | Stellenbosch | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 4 | |
| 10 | Polokwane City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 4 | |
| 11 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 12 | Chippa United | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 3 | |
| 13 | Richards Bay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 2 | |
| 14 | Siwelele | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 2 | |
| 15 | Marumo Gallants | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 1 | Qualification for Playoffs |
| 16 | Kruger United | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 1 | Relegation to National First Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 25 August 2026. Source: Premier Soccer League
Results
- As of 25 August 2026
Statistics
Source:GOAL[9]
Goals
- As of 25 August 2026
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Victor Letsoalo |
TS Galaxy | 4 |
| 2 |  Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
AmaZulu | 3 |
| Quwan Plaatjies |
Stellenbosch | ||
| 3 | Oswin Appollis |
Orlando Pirates | 2 |
| Wandile Duba |
Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| Cassius Mailula |
Mamelodi Sundowns | ||
| Sphelele Mkhulise | |||
| Tshepang Moremi |
Orlando Pirates | ||
| Khetukuthula Ndlovu |
Kruger United | ||
| 10 | Luke Baartman |
Kaizer Chiefs | 1 |
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Assists
- As of 25 August 2026
| Rank | Player | Club | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raoul Daniels |
Stellenbosch | 2 |
| Tshepo Kakora |
TS Galaxy | ||
| 3 | Bathusi Aubaas |
Mamelodi Sundowns | 1 |
| Bonginkosi Dlamini |
Polokwane City | ||
 Justice Figuareido |
Chippa United | ||
| Sedwyn George |
TS Galaxy | ||
 Deon Hotto |
Orlando Pirates | ||
| D'Angelo Kazeem |
Sekhukhune United | ||
| Gomolemo Kekana |
Mamelodi Sundowns | ||
| Givemore Khupe |
Sekhukhune United | ||
Red Cards
- As of 25 August 2026
| Rank | Player | Club |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menzi Chili |
Milford | 1 |
| Sipho Maseti |
TS Galaxy | ||
| Thendo Mukumela |
Kruger United | ||
| Thabiso Sesane |
Siwelele |
Yellow Cards
- As of 25 August 2026
| Rank | Player | Club |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siphesihle Jeza |
Siwelele | 2 |
| Patrick Maswanganyi |
Orlando Pirates | ||
| Mlondi Mncwango |
TS Galaxy | ||
| Kwanda Mngonyama |
Kruger United | ||
| Lentswe Motaung |
TS Galaxy | ||
| Bright Ndlovu |
Sekhukhune United | ||
| Sammy Seabi |
Chippa United | ||
| Ebrahim Seedat |
Kruger United | ||
| Mlungisi Sikakane |
Marumo Gallants | ||
 Gaston Sirino |
Durban City |
See also
References
- ↑ Munyai, Ofhani (21 June 2026). "2026/27 PSL season kick-off dates revealed". FARPost. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ Ngidi, Njabulo. "Betway bets on PSL with R900 million sponsorship: 'We don't chase away anybody,' says Khoza". Sport. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ↑ "Sundowns crowned league champions for eighth successive season". Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ↑ Rabothe, Tshepo (2 May 2026). "Kruger United seal Betway Premiership automatic promotion". FARPost. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- 1 2 Madyira, Michael (13 June 2026). "Magesi relegated from Betway Premiership, Milford promoted". FARPost. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Orbit relegated after one season in the PSL, Chiefs lose last match of the season". TimesLIVE. 23 May 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ Sithole, Sinethemba (18 July 2025). "Golden Arrows change home venue ahead of 2025/26 season". FARPost. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ Online, Central News (20 July 2025). "PSL Clubs' Home Grounds for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership Season Revealed". Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ↑ "Premier Soccer League Top Players - Goals, Assists, Tackles, Clean Sheets and more". Goal.