
29 July 2025
Showmax Premier League weekly watchlist: 30 July – 3 August 2025
Get ready, football fanatics.
With the breathtaking Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and the thrilling Women’s EUROs having delivered unforgettable moments, it’s time to shift our focus to the electrifying domestic and pre-season action heating up.
Your weekly watchlist is packed with unmissable clashes, headlined by the highly anticipated MTN8 quarter-final showdowns.
Showmax Premier League has you completely covered for every second of the drama, featuring heavyweight contenders like Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, both set to battle it out for a spot in the semi-finals.
Beyond the cup excitement, we’ve also got some mouth-watering pre-season fixtures that promise a glimpse into the strategies and star power of your favourite teams.
Don’t miss a single kick – catch all the action live and exclusively on Showmax Premier League.
MTN8 quarter final fixture:
Saturday, 2 August 2025

- Orlando Pirates v Polokwane City: 15:00
- Sekhukhune United TS Galaxy: 18:00
Sunday, 3 August 2025

- Stellenbosch v AmaZulu: 15:00
- Mamelodi Sundowns v Richards Bay: 18:00
Pre-season fixtures:
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
- K League XI v Newcastle: 13:00
Thursday, 31 July 2025
- Arsenal v Tottenham: 13:30 (RoA only)
Premier League Summer Series:

Thursday, 31 July 2025
- West Ham v Everton: 00:30
- Bournemouth v Man Utd: 03:30
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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