The 2026 MTN 8 is the 52nd edition of the South African soccer competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of the previous Premiership season, and the 19th under its current sponsored name. The competition starts on 8 August 2026.
Prize money will be R10 million for the winners and R1 million each for the other 7 participants. Orlando Pirates are four time defending champions, and will be attempting to become the first club to win the title for five consecutive seasons.
Teams The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of the 2025–26 Premiership.
Orlando Pirates Mamelodi Sundowns Kaizer Chiefs AmaZulu Sekhukhune United Golden Arrows Polokwane City Durban City
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
1st leg
2nd leg
Orlando Pirates 4–0 won on aggregate
3–3 on aggregate; Mamelodi Sundowns won on away goals.
Final
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