Tickets for the highly anticipated league match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns have officially sold out, highlighting the intense rivalry and fan interest. The match will take place on May 5, 2026, at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria.
This encounter is part of the Betway Premiership. Gates will open at 16:30, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30. Chiefs are officially out of the title race, while Sundowns hold a five-point lead at the top of the table.
Chiefs have struggled recently. They have picked up just two points from a possible nine in their last three matches. In contrast, Sundowns last lost to Chiefs in the Premiership over five years ago.
Key facts:
- Sundowns have won eight consecutive Premiership titles.
- Chiefs managed a goalless draw with Sundowns at FNB Stadium at the end of August.
- Chiefs had a victory over Sundowns in last season’s Nedbank Cup semifinal.
Khalil Ben Youssef commented on the situation, saying, “We don’t care who wins the league. It’s their (Sundowns and Pirates’) problem.” Hlompho Kekana acknowledged Chiefs’ efforts, stating, “I think they (Chiefs) have done well, especially in the second round, to be in the position that they are in.”
The next match promises to be a domestic blockbuster as both teams vie for pride and bragging rights. Fans eagerly await this clash between two of South Africa’s most storied teams.
