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 2025 round of 16, Mamelodi Sundowns remain favourites to win the tournament with odds of 2.10 on Betway.
2025-26 Carling Knockout Cup Fixtures & Results
The 2024 Carling Knockout Cup final will be played in November 2025. Magesi, in their first season in top-flight football, won last season's competition against PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns. They won 2-1 in the final.
Last 16 Results:
* won on penalties
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2025 | Durban City | Polokwane City | 4-1 |
| 4 Oct 2025 | Orbit College | TS Galaxy | 0-1 |
| 4 Oct 2025 | Orlando Pirates | Siwelele | 1-0 |
| 4 Oct 2025 | Golden Arrows | Sekhukhune United | 3-1 |
| 4 Oct 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Marumo Gallants* | 0-0 |
| 5 Oct 2025 | Stellenbosch* | Kaizer Chiefs | 0-0 |
| 5 Oct 2025 | Richards Bay | Chippa United | 4-1 |
| 5 Oct 2025 | AmaZulu | Magesi | 2-3 |
Quarter Final Results
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2025 | Richards Bay | Durban City | 3-1 |
| 26 Oct 2025 | Golden Arrows | TS Galaxy | 2-1 |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Orlando Pirates | Magesi | 2-1 |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Marumo Gallants | Stellenbosch | 4-0 |
Semi-Final Results
* won on penalties
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2025 | Richards Bay | Orlando Pirates | 0-1 |
| 9 Nov 2025 | Golden Arrows | Marumo Gallants* | 2-2 |
Final Fixture
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 2023, 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 2024, 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.
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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 in 2022-23 and 2023-24?
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.
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 2024, the winners will take home R 6,600,000 plus a R 250 000 participation fee.
The losing finalist will walk away with R 2,600,000. 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.
