South African football supporters are preparing for the return of domestic action after the latest international break, with the Betway Premiership and Carling Knockout competition set to provide the next major talking points.

The break has temporarily interrupted the domestic football calendar, but attention is now turning to when clubs will return to competitive action and the remaining fixtures in the Carling Knockout.

### When does the Betway Premiership return?

According to the published fixtures, league action will resume on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, when Durban City host Polokwane City at Chatsworth Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30.

Stellenbosch FC will return to action on Friday, 27 November, against TS Galaxy at Danie Craven Stadium.

Saturday, 28 November, will see four matches played:

* AmaZulu FC vs Milford FC – 15:30

* Chippa United vs Kaizer Chiefs – 15:30

* Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows – 18:00

* Kruger United vs Mamelodi Sundowns – 20:15

The round will conclude on Sunday, 29 November, with Marumo Gallants taking on Richards Bay, while Sekhukhune United face Siwelele FC.

These fixtures are listed on the official PSL website. official website +1

### Carling Knockout semi-final fixtures

Before the Premiership resumes, supporters will have the Carling Knockout semi-finals to look forward to on Saturday, 21 November.

The draw has produced two heavyweight encounters, with Mamelodi Sundowns scheduled to face Kaizer Chiefs, while Stellenbosch FC will meet Orlando Pirates.

Carling Knockout semi-finals

Mamelodi Sundowns

vs

Kaizer Chiefs

Stellenbosch FC

vs

Orlando Pirates

21 November 2026 · Kick-off times and venues to be confirmed

Source: Official PSL

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The semi-finals will determine the two teams that progress to the final, which is scheduled for 12 December 2026. The venue and kick-off time are yet to be confirmed. official website

For Kaizer Chiefs, the semi-final presents an opportunity to move closer to silverware, but they face a difficult challenge against defending African champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

Orlando Pirates, meanwhile, will be looking to maintain their pursuit of another domestic trophy when they take on Stellenbosch.

With the Carling Knockout reaching its decisive stages and the Betway Premiership returning shortly afterwards, South African football supporters have an important period of domestic action ahead.

The key dates are 21 November for the Carling Knockout semi-finals and 24 November for the return of Betway Premiership football.

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