MTN8 Semi-Finals Announced – Dates, Venues and Times Confirmed
The MTN8 semi-final draw for the 2026-27 season is set! The fixtures are scheduled for August, with Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows facing off in two-legged ties. This year, the winner will take home an increased prize of R10 million, while runners-up and other participants also get significant prizes. The article also showcases a history of past winners since MTN8’s sponsorship began in 2008. The MTN8 continues to be a highlight for South African football fans.
- 2026-27 MTN8 semi-final fixtures set for August.
- Winner earns R10 million; all other teams pocket R1 million.
- Full history of past MTN8 winners since 2008 included.
Orlando Pirates are looking to lift their fourth-straight MTN8 title (Getty Images).
The draw for the 2026-27 MTN8 semi-finals took place on 9 August 2026. The dates, times and venues of the two-legged clashes have now been revealed.
MTN8 Cup Prize Money
The winner of the MTN8 will pocket R10 million, with the runners-up taking home R1 million.
The quarter-finalists and semi-finalists also receive R1 million each.
The prize money increased last season, up from the previous amount of R8 million.
MTN8 Semi-Finals Draw in Full
First Legs:
22 August 2026
Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 3pm SAST
23 August 2026
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows, Lucas Moripe Stadium, 3pm SAST
Second Legs:
Saturday 29 August 2026
Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United, Orlando Amstel Arena, 3pm SAST
Sunday 30 August 2026
Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns, King Zwelithini Stadium, 3pm SAST
MTN8 Previous Winners
Since MTN8 took over sponsorship of the top-8 cup in 2008, these are the winners:
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Winning team's coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kaizer Chiefs | Mamelodi Sundowns | Muhsin Ertuğral |
| 2009 | Golden Arrows | Ajax Cape Town | Manqoba Mngqithi |
| 2010 | Orlando Pirates | Moroka Swallows | Ruud Krol |
| 2011 | Orlando Pirates | Kaizer Chiefs | Júlio César Leal |
| 2012 | Moroka Swallows | SuperSport United | Zeca Marques |
| 2013 | Platinum Stars | Orlando Pirates | Allan Freese |
| 2014 | Kaizer Chiefs | Orlando Pirates | Stuart Baxter |
| 2015 | Ajax Cape Town | Kaizer Chiefs | Roger de Sá |
| 2016 | Bidvest Wits | Mamelodi Sundowns | Gavin Hunt |
| 2017 | SuperSport United | Cape Town City | Eric Tinkler |
| 2018 | Cape Town City | SuperSport United | Benni McCarthy |
| 2019 | SuperSport United | Highlands Park | Kaitano Tembo |
| 2020 | Orlando Pirates | Bloemfontein Celtic | Josef Zinnbauer |
| 2021 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Cape Town City | Manqoba Mngqithi |
| 2022 | Orlando Pirates | AmaZulu | José Riveiro |
| 2023 | Orlando Pirates | Mamelodi Sundowns | José Riveiro |
| 2024 | Orlando Pirates | Stellenbosch | José Riveiro |
| 2025 | Orlando Pirates | Stellenbosch | Abdeslam Ouaddou |
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