Nedbank Cup 2026: Full draw, fixtures, key dates, results and how to watch

The Nedbank Cup 2026 marks the official return of South Africa’s most prestigious knockout football competition, bringing together Premier Division clubs, lower-division challengers and amateur teams in a single-elimination format.

Known for its giant-killing moments and unpredictable outcomes, the tournament remains one of the most anticipated fixtures on the local football calendar.

This hub tracks the Nedbank Cup 2026 from the official draw through to the final, covering fixtures, results, key dates, participating teams, broadcast information and major tournament developments.

Nedbank Cup 2026 participating clubs

A total of 32 teams will compete in the 2026 Nedbank Cup, drawn from different levels of South African football. The field includes Premier Division clubs, National First Division sides and teams from the SAFA structures, ensuring the tournament retains its traditional open and competitive nature.

Premier Division teams enter alongside lower-division and amateur clubs, creating the possibility of early upsets and high-profile clashes from the opening round.

Premier Division

1. AmaZulu FC
2. Chippa United
3. Durban City
4. Kaizer Chiefs
5. Lamontville Golden Arrows
6. Magesi FC
7. Mamelodi Sundowns
8. Marumo Gallants
9. Orbit College FC
10. Orlando Pirates
11. Polokwane City
12. Richards Bay FC
13. Sekhukhune United
14. Siwelele FC
15. Stellenbosch FC
16. TS Galaxy FC

National First Division

17. 1casric Stars
18. Gomora United FC
19. Highbury FC
20. Hungry Lions FC
21. Lerumo Lions
22. Milford FC
23. University of Pretoria
24. Upington City FC

SAFA divisions

25. FC Cardinals (Free State)
26. SSU M17 FC (Gauteng)
27. Mkhambathi FC (KZN)
28. Tshakhuma Tsha Mazivhandila (Limpopo)
29. Luthuli Brigades FC (Mpumalanga)
30. Jacksa Spears (Northern Cape)
31. Army Rockets FC (North West)
32. TBC (Western Cape)

Nedbank Cup 2026 draw details

The Round of 32 draw will determine the first set of fixtures for the 2026 tournament.

Draw format:

• All teams are placed into a single pot.
• There is no seeding.
• The first team drawn is designated as the home side.
• The second team drawn becomes the away side.
• The process continues until all fixtures are confirmed.

The draw will be broadcast live on official Premier Soccer League platforms and SuperSport channels. Once the draw is completed, this section will immediately be updated with the confirmed Round of 32 fixture list.

Nedbank Cup 2026 format explained

The Nedbank Cup follows a straight knockout format:

• 32 teams start in the Round of 32.
• Winners progress to the Round of 16.
• Quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final follow in single-match eliminations.

There are no second legs. If a match ends in a draw after regulation time, the fixture is decided by extra time and, if required, a penalty shootout.

The 2026 edition also continues the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in selected matches, marking an important step in the development of officiating standards in South African football.

Nedbank Cup 2026 key dates

The official tournament schedule includes the following stages:

• Round of 32: February 2026
• Round of 16: Late February 2026
• Quarter-finals: March 2026
• Semi-finals: April 2026
• Final: May 2026

Exact match dates and kick-off times will be confirmed after the draw and updated in this hub.

Nedbank Cup 2026 fixtures and results

Here is the complete Round of 32 fixture list:

This section will then be updated with:

• Match results
• Progressing teams
• Updated Round of 16 fixtures
• Quarter-final, semi-final and final pairings

Fixtures and results will be presented in chronological order to allow readers to follow the tournament from start to finish.

Where to watch the Nedbank Cup 2026

The Nedbank Cup draw will be broadcast live on SuperSport and official Premier Soccer League platforms.

Match broadcast details for each round will be confirmed closer to kick-off and will depend on broadcaster scheduling. This hub will be updated with television and streaming information for every round once officially announced.

Nedbank Cup history and past winners

The Nedbank Cup has produced some of the most memorable moments in South African football.

Across the competition’s full history (including earlier sponsored eras), the most successful clubs are:

• Kaizer Chiefs – 14 titles (most successful club)
• Orlando Pirates – 10 titles
• Mamelodi Sundowns – 6 titles

This historical dominance helps explain why the tournament draws consistent national attention: when one of the “big three” is eliminated early, it tends to become a major storyline.

In the most recent completed editions (PSL era), winners have included:

• Kaizer Chiefs (2024/25)  
• Orlando Pirates (2023/24 and 2022/23)  
• Mamelodi Sundowns (2021/22 and 2019/20)  
• Marumo Gallants (2020/21)

The tournament’s identity is shaped by lower-league teams beating PSL clubs, sometimes decisively. A widely cited example is Maluti FET College’s 4–1 win over Orlando Pirates—often referenced as one of the greatest cup shocks in South African football.  

SuperSport has also documented other notable modern-era upsets and trends showing how frequently lower-league sides have threatened or eliminated top-flight opposition since the competition’s 2008-era structure.

What to expect from the 2026 edition

The 2026 Nedbank Cup is expected to deliver another unpredictable campaign, with fixture congestion, squad rotation and the pressure of knockout football playing key roles in shaping outcomes.

Clubs balancing league commitments with cup ambitions often face difficult selection decisions, adding further intrigue to each round.

Supporters can expect early-round surprises, intense derby clashes and a tightly contested path to the final.

This article will remain the central reference point for the Nedbank Cup 2026. Readers can return to this page throughout the tournament to track every stage of the competition in one place.