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PSL Relegation/Promotion Playoffs - Dates Announced

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Last updated: 18 May 2026

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has released the schedule for the much-anticipated 2026 relegation and promotion playoffs. Kruger United have already secured their spot for next season, while Cape Town City and Milford FC will compete in the playoffs along with the 15th-placed PSL team. Key matches are set between May 26 and June 13. Meanwhile, Chippa United, Marumo Gallants, Orbit College, and Magesi FC face an intense relegation battle, with final standings to be decided on the last day of the season. The playoffs use a round robin format with home and away ties.

John Eastwood 18 May 2026
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  • PSL announces 2026 promotion/relegation playoff dates (May 26 - June 13).
  • Kruger United are promoted; Cape Town City & Milford FC enter playoffs with 15th-placed PSL team.
  • Chippa United, Marumo Gallants, Orbit College & Magesi FC in a tight relegation battle in the top flight.
PSL Relegation & Promotion Playoffs - Dates Announced


PSL Relegation & Promotion Playoffs


The Premier Soccer League has announced the dates of the relegation/promotion playoffs. 

Kruger United have secured their place in the top-flight for next season. National First Divison clubs Cape Town City and Milford FC have reached the playoffs. 

The bottom-placed finishers in the Betway Premiership are automatically relegation, whilst the 15th place finishers will be the third team in the Round Robin format playoffs, which include home and away ties. 

Promotion Playoff Dates & Fixtures


26 May 2026: Cape Town City vs Milford FC
30 May 2026: PSL 15th place vs Cape Town City
3 June 2026: Milford FC vs PSL 15th place
6 June 2026: Milford FC vs Cape Town City
10 June 2026: Cape Town City vs PSL 15th place
13 June 2026: PSL 15th place vs Milford FC

Betway Premiership Relegation Battle


One of four teams will finish at the foot of the PSL table: Chippa United, Marumo Gallants, Orbit College or Magesi FC. 

The standings are currently as follows, going into the final round of fixtures:

Position
Team
Points
Goal Difference
13Chippa United25-21
14Marumo Gallants24-17
15Orbit College24-24
16Magesi21-20

The final day fixtures involving the four clubs are:

Kaizer Chiefs vs Chippa United
Magesi FC vs Richards Bay
Marumo Gallants vs Stellenbosch FC
Orbit College vs Orlando Pirates

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