The 2025 MTN 8 was the 51st edition of the South African soccer competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of the previous Premiership season, and the 18th under its current sponsored name. The competition started on 2 August 2025 and concluded on 13 September 2025.
Prize money was R10 million for the winners and R1 million each for the other 7 participants. Orlando Pirates were defending champions. They won their fourth consecutive MTN 8 title and five in six seasons after defeating Stellenbosch 3–0 in extra time in a repeat of the 2024 MTN 8 final at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga. It was Orlando Pirates 14th MTN 8 title overall placing them 1 behind their arch rivals Kaizer Chiefs.
Tshepang Moremi was named Man of the match after scoring a brace and providing an assist in the final. Later, he won the MTN 8 Last man standing. Iqraam Rayners finished the competition as the top goal scorer with 3 goals.
Teams The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of the 2024-25 Premiership.
Mamelodi Sundowns Orlando Pirates Stellenbosch Sekhukhune United TS Galaxy AmaZulu Polokwane City Richards Bay
Bracket
Quarter-finals The quarter-finals were played on 2 and 3 August.
Semi-finals
1st leg
2nd leg
2–2 on aggregate; Orlando Pirates won 4–1 on penalties.
Stellenbosch 3–1 won on aggregate
Final
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