Where to Watch the Soweto Derby: Chiefs vs Pirates Battle for Pride and Points

The biggest fixture on the South African football calendar is upon us. Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will lock horns in the latest instalment of the Soweto Derby at FNB Stadium on Saturday, and both sides head into the clash with plenty to prove.

Failure to collect three points could have serious consequences for either team’s season.

Derby Details

• Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026

• Kick-off: 15:30 CAT

• Venue: FNB Stadium, Johannesburg

How to Watch

Fortunately for football fans across Mzansi, the match will be widely available:

• SuperSport: DStv channel 202 (SuperSport PSL) – for subscribers

• Free-to-air: SABC 1

• Streaming: SABC Plus

The Form Guide

Both sides head into the derby on the back of disappointing results.

Kaizer Chiefs lost 2-1 to Stellenbosch in midweek, a result that could force coach Nasreddine Nabi to ring the changes. Defensive frailties and a lack of cutting edge have plagued Amakhosi in recent outings, and a poor result against their fiercest rivals would only intensify the pressure.

Orlando Pirates also endured a miserable week, getting dumped out of the Nedbank Cup by second-tier side Casric Stars on penalties. That shock exit has left the Buccaneers with only league honours to play for, and a derby defeat would compound the misery.

Team News and Selection Headaches

Chiefs will be desperate to bounce back, and Nabi may be tempted to shuffle his pack. The midfield battle will be crucial, and the fitness of key players will be closely monitored.

For Pirates, the cup exit may prompt changes. One player who could feature is Kabelo Dlamini, whose season has been disrupted by injury. Former Chiefs and Bafana Bafana defender Tsepo Masilela has suggested he would like to see the left-footer in Amakhosi colours one daybut for now, Dlamini will be focused on hurting Chiefs, not joining them.

The Dlamini Question

Speaking to SoccerBeat, former defender Abdeslam Ouaddou admitted that Dlamini has struggled with injuries this season. But when fit, the creative midfielder remains one of the most dangerous players in the league.

Masilela’s comments have added an extra layer of intrigue. A move across the Soweto divide would be controversial, but football is a short career. For now, though, Dlamini’s job is to help Pirates silence FNB Stadium.

Prediction

Derbies are notoriously difficult to call. Chiefs have the home crowd, but Pirates have the deeper squad. Both teams are wounded. Both need a response.

One thing is certain: 15:30 on Saturday cannot come soon enough.

{Source: TheSouthAfrican}

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