Football fanatics, the wait is over.

After a brief international break, the beautiful game returns in full force this weekend, with a lineup of fixtures guaranteed to get your pulse racing.

Locally, all eyes will be fixed on the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit as the Soweto Giants, Orlando Pirates, face Stellenbosch in the electrifying MTN8 final.

This is a historic moment for the Buccaneers, who are hunting a record-breaking fourth consecutive MTN8 title.

Meanwhile, across the pond in England, the city will be divided as Manchester City clash with Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium in a blockbuster derby that’s more than just a game—it’s a battle for bragging rights.

With a host of other unmissable fixtures on the cards, settle in and savour the return of top-tier club football, live on Showmax Premier League.

African World Cup qualifiers

Monday, 8 September 2025

• Mozambique vs Botswana 15:00
• Zambia vs Morocco 15:00
• Malawi vs Liberia 18:00
• Uganda vs Somalia 18:00
• Ghana vs Mali 21:00
• Libya vs eSwatini 21:00

Tuesday, 9 September 2025

• Zimbabwe vs Rwanda 15:00
• Kenya vs Seychelles 15:00
• Namibia vs Sao Tome 15:00
• Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia 15:00
• Tanzania vs Niger 15:00
• South Africa vs Nigeria 18:00
• Angola vs Mauritius 21:00
• Benin vs Lesotho 21:00

European World Cup qualifiers

Monday, 8 September 2025

• Belarus vs Scotland 20:45
• Croatia vs Montenegro 20:45
• Greece vs Denmark 20:45
• Israel vs Italy 20:45
• Kosovo vs Sweden 20:45
• Switzerland vs Slovenia 20:45

Tuesday, 9 September 2025

• Armenia vs Rep Ireland 18:00
• Azerbaijan vs Ukraine 18:00
• Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Austria 20:45
• France vs Iceland 20:45
• Hungary vs Portugal 20:45
• Norway vs Moldova 20:45
• Serbia vs England 20:45

MTN8 Final

Saturday, 13 September 2025

• Orlando Pirates v Stellenbosch 18:30

Premier League

Saturday 13 September 2025

• Arsenal v Nottingham Forest 13:30
• AFC Bournemouth v Brighton 16:00
• Crystal Palace v Sunderland 16:00
• Everton v Aston Villa 16:00
• Fulham v Leeds United 16:00
• Newcastle United v Wolves 16:00
• West Ham United v Spurs 18:30
• Brentford v Chelsea 21:00

Sunday 14 September 2025

• Burnley v Liverpool 15:00
• Man City v Man Utd 17:30

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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