Carling Knockout Cup Betting Tips
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The Carling Knockout Cup is a knockout cup competition featuring all of South Africa's 16 Premier Division teams. It was previously known as the Telkom Knockout. It takes place in the early months of the season and produces no shortage of excitement. We at bets.co.za have compiled a betting guide containing useful information you need before betting on the Carling Knockout Cup.
Carling Knockout Cup Odds
The Carling Knockout Cup odds are available for individual matches. As we head towards the 2026-27 round of 16, Mamelodi Sundowns remain favourites to win the tournament with odds of 2.10 on Betway.
2026-27 Carling Knockout Cup Fixtures & Results
The 2026-27 Carling Knockout Cup draw has taken place.
The Quarter-Final Fixtures are as follows:
Stellenbosch FC vs AmaZulu FC
Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United
Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele FC
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows
2025-26 Carling Knockout Final
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2025 | Orlando Pirates | Marumo Gallants | 1-0 |
Carling Knockout Cup News
Staying up to date with news from the Carling Knockout Cup is important for any bettors. South African betting sites offer a wide variety of odds on all matches, so staying up with the news could help in making good decisions when placing a bet.
Carling Knockout Cup History
The Carling Knockout Cup was established back in 1982 and has gone under various names since its inception. It is a knockout tournament that sees all 16 teams from the PSL participate.
In the 2023-24 season, the first year as the Carling Knockout Cup, Stellenbosch beat TS Galaxy in the final on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Kaizer Chiefs are the most successful team in the tournament having won it 13 times since its inception.
In the 2024-25 campaign, in the second instalment of the Carling Knockout Cup, Magesi FC beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in Bloemfontein. They became the first newly-promoted side to ever lift the League Cup.
In last season's final, Pirates beat Marumo Gallants 1-0 in the final after extra time.
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Carling Knockout Cup FAQ
- What is the Carling Knockout Cup?
The Carling Knockout Cup is a knockout competition played between the 16 Premier Soccer League teams in South Africa.
- Who won the Carling Knockout Cup since it started in 2022-23?
Stellenbosch beat TS Galaxy on penalties to win the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup.
Magesi FC beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 to lift the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup. Orlando Pirates beat Marumo Gallants 1-0 in the 2025-26 Carling Knockout final. - Who is the most successful side in the Carling Knockout Cup?
Since inception, Kaizer Chiefs have won the South African League Cup 13 times.
- What is the prize money for the Carling Knockout Cup Winners?
As of 2026, the winners will take home R 6.85m plus a R 250 000 participation fee.
The losing finalist will walk away with R 2,85m. The semi-finalists will win R 1,100,000 for their efforts. Teams will get R600,000 by reaching the quarter-finals and R 300,000 for the last 16.
