FNB Stadium is officially sold out. Do not miss a minute of the action.
Here is your full broadcast guide for the Soweto Derby.
The highly anticipated Betway Premiership blockbuster between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is officially sold out.
If you do not have a ticket, do not travel to the stadium precinct. Security will be strictly enforcing digital scanning.
The match kicks off on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at 15:30 CAT.
French football legend Thierry Henry will also be in attendance.
Read more about Thierry Henry’s visit for the 2026 Soweto Derby and what it means for the occasion.
Here is your complete guide to watching the action live.
Television broadcast channels for the Soweto Derby
- SuperSport PSL (DStv Channel 202): The primary high-definition broadcast home. It features extensive build-up analysis, pitch-side reporting, and post-match reactions.
- SABC 1: The official free-to-air television broadcaster. Accessible across traditional terrestrial TV setups (Note: generally blacked out on Openview decoders).
Live streaming platforms and mobile apps
- SABC+ App & Web: Stream the free-to-air broadcast online by downloading the official app or visiting the SABC Plus website.
- DStv Stream App: Subscribers can access the SuperSport 202 feed live on mobile devices, tablets, or smart TVs without a satellite dish.
Radio coverage across SABC stations
If you are on the road, live commentary is available across major SABC Radio Stations.
Tune into popular vernacular stations including Ukhozi FM, Umhlobo Wenene, and Lesedi FM.
DStv packages offering the derby
SuperSport and DStv are making this Soweto Derby accessible across multiple packages.
- DStv Select: Subscribers can watch live on SuperSport PSL (channel 202). Stream Select is available from R299 per month.
- DStv Starter: Subscribers can watch live on SuperSport KICKOFF (channel 207). Stream Starter is available from R99 per month.
Other top football matches this weekend
The Soweto Derby is just the centrepiece of a massive football weekend.
- Saturday: Chelsea host Manchester United in the Premier League at 14:30 CAT. Later, AC Milan face Inter Milan in the Milan Derby at 21:45 CAT.
- Sunday: Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield at 18:30 CAT.
From the passion of Soweto to the intensity of Europe, SuperSport has the weekend covered.
For the most talked-about matches and must-read news shaping South Africa today, visit our football hub.
