Wednesday’s action in the Betway Premiership is headlined by co-leaders Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns – with the former looking to keep up their momentum, while the latter must respond strongly to a weekend cup defeat.

Inter Milan will open the defence of their Serie A title with a Matchday 1 clash against Monza at the iconic San Siro Stadium on the early evening of Saturday 22 August.

Real Betis will look to start their La Liga campaign strongly when they host Real Sociedad at La Cartuja on 21 August.

 

West London rivals Fulham and Chelsea will renew their rivalry with a Matchday 1 Premier League meeting at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August, as both clubs begin new eras under their respective Spanish coaches.

Mamelodi Sundowns will chase victory in a catch-up Betway Premiership Matchday 1 fixture, as they host Marumo Gallants at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on the evening of Wednesday 19 August. Kick-off at 19:30.

Premier League champions Arsenal and FA Cup winners Manchester City will lock horns in the 2026 FA Community Shield on 16 August.  

Deportivo Alaves and Getafe will have the honour of opening the 2026/27 La Liga season when they face off at the Mendizorrotza Stadium on Saturday 15 August, kick-off at 19:30.

Fifteen-time PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns will headline the first night of fixtures on Matchday 2 in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership.

As fans light up with excitement as the new 2026/27 campaign approaches, Milford FC and Kruger United will face a baptism of fire when they take on Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs respectively this weekend.  
 

Ten-man Argentina slipped to a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, held at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.