Carling Knockout Last 16 - Dates and Fixtures Confirmed

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The Carling Knockout Last 16 will be held from 24–28 October, with eight Premiership teams facing a tight schedule after continental matches.
Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Orlando Pirates have significant midweek cup games following demanding CAF fixtures.
Orlando Pirates enter as defending champions, with previous winners including Stellenbosch FC and Magesi FC.

Carling Knockout Last 16 Dates and Fixtures Confirmed

Sundowns are chasing a third trophy of the season after lifting the MTN 8 Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup (Getty Images).

The Carling Knockout Last 16 is set for 24–28 October, with eight fixtures confirmed as Premiership clubs begin their pursuit of another piece of silverware.
Big Three Face Midweek Cup Ties
Full Fixture List for the Last 16
Three Previous Winners of this Tournament

The schedule also presents an early test of squad depth, with several leading sides facing demanding weeks across domestic and continental competitions.

Big Three Face Midweek Cup Ties

Kaizer Chiefs host TS Galaxy, Mamelodi Sundowns welcome Marumo Gallants and Orlando Pirates take on Milford FC on Tuesday, 27 October, with all three matches kicking off at 19:00.

The fixtures follow this weekend’s CAF interclub action, leaving the teams with limited recovery time before switching their focus back to domestic football.

Sundowns will also carry confidence into the tie after beating Pirates 2-0 in the MTN 8 final to secure their second trophy of the season, having already won the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

Full Fixture List for the Last 16

Saturday’s action begins with Golden Arrows against Chippa United at 15:00, followed by Polokwane City versus Siwelele FC at 18:00.

Sunday sees Kruger United meet AmaZulu at 15:00 before Sekhukhune United face Richards Bay at 18:00, while Durban City host Stellenbosch FC on Wednesday, 28 October, at 19:00.

Durban City’s midweek assignment comes after the weekend’s CAF schedule, adding another challenge to an already busy period for clubs competing on multiple fronts.

Three Previous Winners of this Tournament

Stellenbosch FC won the inaugural Carling Knockout in 2023, beating TS Galaxy on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the final and announcing themselves as a growing force in South African football.

Magesi FC claimed the 2024 crown with a memorable 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns, delivering one of the competition’s biggest upsets, before Orlando Pirates lifted the 2025 trophy by beating Marumo Gallants 1-0 in the final.

Pirates enter this edition as defending champions, while Stellenbosch will hope to recapture the form that took them all the way.

Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

With a background in Sports Science, he has covered a wide range of sports and interviewed leading players and coaches across South African rugby, cricket and football.

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