23 July 2025
Showmax PL kicks off new football season with unmatched action
Prepare for an electrifying new football season as Showmax Premier League announces its comprehensive and exhilarating offering for football fans. Get ready for an action-packed year, as Showmax Premier League is your home for every thrilling moment of the Premier League, all English knockout competitions, the Betway Premiership, and all local domestic cup action.
Showmax Premier League is poised to bring an unparalleled viewing experience, bringing the world’s biggest league and South Africa’s most prestigious tournaments directly to your screens.
The action explodes as early as 2 August 2025, with the highly anticipated Premier Soccer League (PSL) season kicking off with mouth-watering action from the MTN8 quarter-finals.
Showmax Premier League will bring you all the drama from the quarter-finals as Orlando Pirates take on Polokwane City on 2 August, with Sekhukhune United facing TS Galaxy FC on the same day. The action continues on 3 August, with Stellenbosch battling AmaZulu, and Mamelodi Sundowns clashing with Richards Bay.
The Betway Premiership will soon follow with what is expected to be a thrilling season, as numerous teams are poised to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns’ years of domination. Every single Betway Premiership game, alongside all local South African competitions, will be broadcast live on Showmax Premier League.
But that’s just the beginning.
Showmax Premier League proudly remains the home of the biggest football league on the planet: the Premier League. The global phenomenon kicks off on 15 August, with champions Liverpool beginning their defence against Bournemouth at Anfield.
The weekend’s marquee fixture undoubtedly takes place on 17 August at the Emirates, where last season’s runners-up Arsenal go head-to-head with rivals Manchester United in a late kick off. Elsewhere, Manchester City take on Wolves at the Molineux on 16 August, while FIFA Club World Cup champions Chelsea face off against Crystal Palace on 17 August. Tottenham Hotspur begin their campaign against newcomers Burnley in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
This season’s Premier League fixtures are truly mouth-watering, with several top teams facing tricky starts; Arsenal’s opening six games include formidable opponents like Manchester United, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Leeds, and Newcastle. Liverpool also face a challenging start with fixtures against Bournemouth, Newcastle, Arsenal, Burnley, Crystal Palace, and Everton in their first six matches.
Join us for a season of unrivalled football coverage and experiences live on Showmax Premier League.
How can fans get Showmax Premier League on their phones?
Sign up for the Showmax Premier League mobile plan for R99 p/m at www.showmax.com for all the Premier League action and more.
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