The fixtures of the DStv Premiership 2023/2024 campaign have been leaked, with the opening round starting on the first weekend of August.

The outstanding fixture of the opening weekend of the season will see reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns begin the defense of their league title with a tricky-looking trip to Polokwane to face Sekhukhune United on the 4th of August at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

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On the 5th, Steve Khompela’s Moroka Swallows start away as they meet Golden Arrows at the Mpumalanga Stadium. Royal AM will visit AmaZulu at the Chatsworth Stadium for the KwaZulu-Natal derby.

Stellenbosch will have to prepare to face the last season’s MTN8 and Nedbank Cup winners, Orlando Pirates at the Danie Craven Stadium.

Meanwhile, SuperSport United welcomes Richards Bay at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.

On the other hand, a well-anticipated team to be watched as the season kicks off, Kaizer Chiefs, will have to do it against Chippa United at the FNB Stadium on the 6th.

And of the newly-promoted sides, Polokwane City have also been handed a tough task as they travel to Cape Town to face Cape Town City at the Athlone Stadium. Whilst Cape Town Spurs also begin by visiting TS Galaxy in Mbombela.

OPENING 2023/24 DSTV PREMIERSHIP FXITURES

Friday, 04 August 2023

Sekhukhune United v Mamelodi Sundowns

Saturday, 05 August 2023

Golden Arrows v Moroka Swallows

Royal AM v AmaZulu

Stellenbosch v Orlando Pirates

SuperSport United v Richards Bay

Sunday, 06 August 2023

Kaizer Chiefs v Chippa United

TS Galaxy v Cape Town Spurs

Cape Town City v Polokwane City

Meanwhile, the dates for the domestic cup finals have also been revealed. The MTN8 is set to play on Saturday, 7 October 2023. The Carling Cup will also take place on Saturday, 16 December 2023.

The Nedbank Cup will take place on Saturday, 1 June 2024 while the DStv Premiership will end on Saturday, 25 May 2024.

By Clifton Mabasa