The 2022/23 DStv Premiership fixtures has been released, and Soweto superstars Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will face formidable competition in Week 1!
Amakhosi and the Buccaneers are not the only teams with challenging DStv Premiership starts; Mamelodi Sundowns, the league’s defending champion, too has a challenging start.
You can see all the fixtures information, including venues, timings, and dates, here.
The Brazilians’ first game of the year will take place on Friday, August 5 in Cape Town City FC, which is precisely two weeks from the time of publication.
DSTV PREMIERSHIP 2022/23 ROUND 1 FIXTURES
Friday, 5 August
Cape Town City v Mamelodi Sundowns, Cape Town Stadium – 19:30
Saturday, 6 August
Golden Arrows v Richards Bay, Princess Magogo Stadium – 15:00
Marumo Gallants v Stellenbosch, New Peter Mokaba Stadium – 15:00
Orlando Pirates v Swallows FC, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
Royal AM v Kaizer Chiefs, Chatsworth Stadium – 17:30
Maritzburg United v Sekhukhune United, Harry Gwala Stadium – 20:00
Sunday, 7 August
TS Galaxy v AmaZulu, Mbombela Stadium – 15:00
SuperSport United v Chippa United, Lucas Moripe Stadium – 17:30
Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs’ DStv Premiership away opener against Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize’s Royal AM promises to be challenging.
It will be a significant test for the Glamour Boys’ new coaching duo of Arthur Zwane and Dillon Sheppard, who want to demonstrate that their remodelled Amakhosi side is a significantly improved kit this season.
On the opposite side of Soweto, Orlando Pirates and Swallows FC square off in the first Soweto derby of the year at the Orlando Stadium in what will not be a simple three points.