Bafana v Nicaragua: date, kick-off time, venue and how to watch

Bafana Bafana will play Nicaragua in a final World Cup send-off friendly on Friday, 29 May 2026, with the match scheduled for 18:00 at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Supporters can watch the game live on SABC Sport and SuperSport.

Match details

The friendly is South Africa’s last home fixture before the squad departs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kick-off is set for 18:00 on 29 May 2026 at the Orlando Amstel Arena.

How to watch

Supporters will be able to follow the match live on SABC Sport and on SuperSport channels.

Team news and tickets

Mamelodi Sundowns players might not feature in the friendly, the organisers said. Tickets for the match are priced at R80 for adults and R40 for children under 12.

World Cup context

South Africa was drawn into Group A for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will face Mexico, South Korea and the Czech Republic in the group stage. Bafana’s World Cup campaign opens against Mexico on 11 June 2026 at the Estadio Azteca, the fixture that officially opens the expanded 48-team tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026.

Supporter note

Organisers encouraged fans to attend to back the team ahead of their departure for the World Cup.