JOHANNESBURG – The road to glory has been paved for South Africa’s most inclusive football tournament. The official draw for the 2026 Nedbank Cup Round of 32 has produced a mouth-watering set of fixtures, setting the stage for the ultimate “David vs. Goliath” battles.
From amateur regional sides to the giants of the Betway Premiership, 32 teams will compete for the prestigious title and a life-changing grand prize. The primary highlight of the draw is a massive clash in the Western Cape, where Stellenbosch FC will host Kaizer Chiefs in a high-stakes encounter.
Nedbank Cup 2026: Round of 32 Fixtures
The following matches are scheduled to take place across the weekend of February 20–23, 2026. Specific kick-off times and stadium venues will be confirmed by the PSL in the coming days.
| Home Team | Away Team |
| Stellenbosch FC | Kaizer Chiefs |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | Gomora United |
| Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila | Orlando Pirates |
| TS Galaxy | Marumo Gallants |
| Polokwane City | AmaZulu FC |
| Durban City | Chippa United |
| Golden Arrows | Orbit College |
| Upington City | Magesi FC |
| Highbury FC | Sekhukhune United |
| Siwelele FC | Richards Bay |
| Hungry Lions | University of Pretoria (TUKS) |
| Army Rockets | Casric Stars |
| SSU M17 FC | Milford FC |
| SAFA Western Cape | Luthuli Brigades |
| FC Cardinals | Jacksa Spears |
| Mkhambathi FC | Lerumo Lions |
Key Storylines to Watch
- The Heavyweight Clash: While Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have been handed ties against lower-division opposition (Gomora United and Tshakhuma respectively), Kaizer Chiefs face a grueling trip to the Winelands to face an in-form Stellenbosch FC.
- The Underdogs: Amateur sides like SAFA Western Cape, Luthuli Brigades, and Mkhambathi FC will be looking to write their names into the history books by claiming a “giant-killing” victory over professional outfits.
- Defending Champions: All eyes will be on the defending champions as they look to navigate the opening round where upsets are notoriously frequent.
