Pirates and Gallants to battle for Carling Knockout title in Polokwane

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially announced that the New Peter Mokaba Stadium will be the venue for the highly anticipated 2025 Carling Knockout final. The championship match will see Orlando Pirates take on Marumo Gallants on Saturday, 6 December, as they compete for the prestigious title in what is considered South Africa's equivalent of the League Cup. The Road to the Final The Buccaneers secured their place in the final by narrowly defeating Richards Bay FC in the semi-finals. Gallants, meanwhile, advanced after a thrilling penalty shootout victory against Golden Arrows. The champions of the Carling Knockout will take home a lucrative R6.85 million prize, with the runner-up receiving a substantial R2.85 million. Tournament History and Pedigree This upcoming final will mark the third edition of the tournament sponsored by Carling. The inaugural Carling Knockout took place in 2023, when Stellenbosch edged past TS Galaxy on penalties to claim the title.