Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have seemingly been given a tricky start to the 2025/26 campaign.
The Premier Soccer League have already confirmed the MTN8 quarter-finals begin on 2 August, while the Betway Premiership season seemingly set to begin the following weekend.
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According to the draft fixtures seen by the Siya crew, defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns are set to begin their campaign with a trip to Buffalo City Stadium to face Chippa United on Saturday, 9 August.
Orlando Pirates are expcted to open their campaign on the same day as they host Sekhukhune United.
Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs looks set to start their campaign on 10 August away to Stellenbosch FC.
Below are the draft fixtures for the 'Big Three', which could be subject to change.
Mamelodi Sundowns' First 5 Fixtures:
9 August: Chippa United (A)
12 August: AmaZulu FC (H)
20 August: Magesi FC (A)
27 August: Kaizer Chiefs (H)
30 August: Stellenbosch FC (A)
Orlando Pirates' First 5 Fixtures:
9 August: Sekhukhune United (H)
12 August: Marumo Gallants (A)
20 August: Stellenbosch FC (H)
26 August: Orbit College (H)
31 August: Chippa United (A)
Kaizer Chiefs' First 5 Fixtures:
10 August: Stellenbosch FC (A)
13 August: Polokwane City (H)
19 August: Richards Bay (H)
27 August: Mamelodi Sundowns (A)
30 August: Golden Arrows (A)
Soweto Derby Fixtures:
28 February - Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates
25 April - Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs
