All the kick off times for start of new football season
A week later, the Betway Premiership will begin, and so there is plenty for local football fans to look forward to as an action-packed season gets into full swing once again.
Orlando Pirates last year became the first club to win the top eight title three years in a row, and the Buccaneers are now set to kick off their title defence against Polokwane City at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 2 August, at 15:00.
Later on Saturday, Sekhukhune United will take on TS Galaxy at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane (kick off at 18:00).
Th two other MTN8 quarter-finals will played on Sunday, 3 August, as last year's runners-up Stellenbosch host AmaZulu at the Cape Town Stadium (15:00) before Mamelodi Sundowns take on Richards Bay (18:00).
Saturday, 2 August Orlando Pirates v Polokwane City (15:00)
Sekhukhune United v TS Galaxy (18:00)
Sunday, 3 August Stellenbosch v AmaZulu (15:00)
Mamelodi Sundowns v Richards Bay (18:00)
Next weekend, the new Betway Premiership campaign will get under way as Mamelodi Sundowns aim to defend their title for a ninth season in a row.
Opening Weekend
Saturday, 9 August
Chippa United v Mamelodi Sundowns
AmaZulu FC v Orbit College
Polokwane City v Magesi
Richards Bay v Marumo Gallants
Orlando Pirates v Sekhukhune United
Siwelele FC v Golden Arrows
Sunday, 10 August
TS Galaxy v Durban City
Stellenbosch FC v Kaizer Chiefs
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