MTN 8 Final Venue Announced - Pirates and Sundowns Face Off in Durban
The 2026 MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will be held at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 October. The Premier Soccer League confirmed the venue after much speculation, and tickets—priced at R150—have already sold out. This shows the tremendous excitement for the fixture between two top PSL teams. Historically, Sundowns have 24 wins to Pirates’ 18, with 16 draws, and the rivalry includes dramatic cup encounters such as the previous final won by Pirates on penalties.
- 2026 MTN8 final venue is confirmed as Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
- Tickets sold out quickly due to high demand between the country's top two clubs.
- Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns continue their fierce historic rivalry on 10 October.
Sundowns vs Pirates promises to be a fierce battle on 10 October in Durban (Getty Images).
The 2026 MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns finally has a confirmed venue.
The final is set for Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 October, with tickets already sold out.
Final Venue Confirmed
The Premier Soccer League confirmed Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban as the venue for the final after uncertainty over where the match would be played.
General-access tickets were priced at R150, with sales conducted online and buyers limited to four tickets each.
Tickets Sold Out
Tickets for the MTN8 final sold out after going on sale on 2 October, highlighting the level of interest in the match.
The final is scheduled for Saturday, 10 October, with kick-off at 18:00, showing the strong anticipation surrounding the fixture between last season's top two finishers in the PSL.
A Rivalry With History
The two clubs have a long competitive history, with Mamelodi Sundowns holding 24 wins to Orlando Pirates’ 18 across their recorded meetings, alongside 16 draws.
Their rivalry has also featured major cup encounters, including the 2022–23 MTN8 final, when Pirates won on penalties after a 0–0 draw.
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