By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) confirmed the official fixtures for the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup (Carling Black Label Cup) Round of 16 on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
The draw for the last 16 of the fourth edition of the Carling Knockout Cup took place at the Langhams Lifestyle Estate in Johannesburg.
Since the tournament introduction in 2023, Stellenbosch FC were the first club to win the trophy with Magesi FC winning the second edition after a shock 2-1 victory against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Orlando Pirates were crowned the 2025 champions following a 1-0 win against Marumo Gallants in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.
Three bowls were used for the draw with Pot A, containing the eight seeded clubs that finished in positions one to eight in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. Pot B was an empty pot used to determine home and away designations while Pot C contained the names of the remaining unseeded eight clubs.
The big three, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns avoided each other as they all finished in the top three.
Carling Knockout Cup Last 16 draw:
- Kruger United v AmaZulu FC
- Mamelodi Sundowns v Marumo Gallants
- Lamontville Golden Arrows v Chippa United
- Durban City v Stellenbosch FC
- Orlando Pirates v Milford FC
- Polokwane City v Siwelele FC
- Kaizer Chiefs v TS Galaxy
- Sekhukhune United v Richards Bay FC.
The winners of the Carling Knockout will take on a PSL All Star XI, made up of PSL players and DStv Diski Challenge stars voted by fans, in the so-called Carling Black Label Cup.