PSL confirms draw and dates for crucial 2025/26 Promotion Play-Off clashes
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) conducted the official draw for the 2025/26 Promotion Play-Off on Thursday at its headquarters in Parktown. The draw determined CLUB 2 and CLUB 3 of the play-off fixtures, while CLUB 1 is automatically designated as the team finishing in position 15 of the Premier Division.
In line with Promotion Play-Off rules, the structure ensures that the 15th-placed Premier Division side battles against two National First Division (NFD) contenders for a place in the top flight. The draw results confirmed:
- CLUB 1: Premier Division 15th place
- CLUB 2: NFD 3rd place
- CLUB 3: NFD 2nd place
The provisional fixtures are as follows, with full details to be confirmed in due course:
- 26 May 2026: NFD2 vs CLUB 1
- 30 May 2026: NFD3 vs CLUB 1
- 03 June 2026: NFD2 vs NFD3
- 06 June 2026: CLUB 1 vs NFD3
- 10 June 2026: NFD2 vs CLUB 1
- 13 June 2026: CLUB 1 vs NFD3
The play-offs are expected to deliver high drama as clubs fight for survival and promotion, with the stakes ensuring intense competition across all fixtures.