Showmax Premier League weekly watchlist: 9-12 August 2025

The football fiesta on Showmax Premier League has officially kicked off, and this weekend the action truly reaches fever pitch as the Betway Premiership returns.

Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns launch the new campaign in the season opener on Saturday, 9 August 2025, facing off against Chippa United.

Don’t miss other massive Betway Premiership clashes, including Orlando Pirates v Sekhukhune United and Stellenbosch v Kaizer Chiefs. Plus, welcome Orbit College to the Premiership as they make their debut against AmaZulu.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Get ready for mouthwatering Cup action with the Charity Shield, the curtain-raiser for the new Premier League season.

Premier League champions Liverpool will go head to head with FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in what promises to be a feisty encounter ahead of the new season.

Catch all this incredible football action live on Showmax Premier League.

Betway Premiership fixtures

Saturday, 9 August 2025

• Chippa United v Mamelodi Sundowns: 15:00
• AmaZulu v Orbit College: 15:00
• Richards Bay v Gallants: 15:00
• Polokwane City Magesi: 17:30
• Orlando Pirates v Sekhukhune United: 17:30
• Siwelele v Golden Arrows: 20:00

Sunday, 10 August 2025

• TS Galaxy v Durban City: 15:00
• Stellenbosch v Kaizer Chiefs: 17:30

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

• Gallants v Orlando Pirates: 19:30
• Orbit College v Siwelele: 19:30
• Mamelodi Sundowns v AmaZulu: 19:30

Charity Shield

Sunday, 10 August 2025

• Crystal Palace v Liverpool: 16:00

Sports documentaries live on Showmax Premier League

• Shine: Shine follows the journey of fans in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania, who go above and beyond to make the beautiful game more enjoyable.
• Lionesses: Part 1 and Part 2: An awe-inspiring, insightful, and all access-behind-the-scenes documentary following the England women’s football team’s legendary run at EURO 2022.
• The United Way: A fascinating documentary chronicling Manchester United Football Club’s history, including the team’s triumphs and turmoil.
• Bucs Camp: MTN8 2024: This documentary gives supporters an exclusive look at the intense preparation, challenges, and triumphs as the Soweto Giants aim for an unprecedented third consecutive MTN8 Cup title.
• 89: This movie length documentary tells the story of how Arsenal came back against all odds to defeat Liverpool at Anfield in the last minute of the 1988-89 season.
• Mission to Burnley: Follow the epic story of the rebirth of one of England’s most historic clubs, Burnley FC. With new American owners and the leadership of Vincent Kompany, the club enters a season of footballing evolution.
• Angel City: three-part docuseries about Angel City Football Club, a Los Angeles-based professional women’s soccer team formed and led by women.

Podcast Shows

SuperSport Unplugged: The Big 6IX

The influential Big 6IX from the UK – that’s Saeed (the Man Utd guru from Saeedtv), Turkish (the Arsenal ace from AFTV and Big 6IX founder), Matisse (the Chelsea don from Premier League, BBC 5Live, and TalkSPORT fame), Grizz Khan (Liverpool’s own podcast king from Khanage), the ever-present Toby, and the one-and-only Big Steve (Man City’s loudest voice from Ladbible, Premier League, and Talksport) chat about the new Premier League football season ahead.

Premier League live studio shows

• The Kelly and Wrighty Show
• Football PLTV: Generation xG
• Football PL: Welcome to the Weekend
• Football PL: Team Talks

Betway Premiership magazine shows

Fan Base

On a weekly basis our presenters are joined by fans in studio for an hour of banter, reactions, and games.

Extra Time

We look at events relating to the PSL, including the weekend’s highlights.

The Line Up

A high-energy weekly magazine show hosted by Fiso Mazibuko & Hope Mbhele, where sport meets lifestyle and we also preview upcoming football events.

Betway Premiership Preview Show

Join our expert panel as they analyse team strategies, key player matchups, and the latest transfer news.

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