Confirmed: No tickets left for Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates Soweto derby
Tickets for the highly anticipated Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium have sold out.
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Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that tickets for their highly anticipated Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates have been sold out.
Tickets for the match were made available online, at Checkers and Shoprite n Tuesday, but were quickly snapped up. Two hours after sales began, all online tickets were sold, leaving only walk-in tickets at Checkers and Shoprite available.
However, those too were quickly sold, prompting the club to confirm on their social media channels that the Soweto derby was officially sold out.
“SOLD OUT!!!,” the club said on Wednesday. “Tickets for the highlu anticipated Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on 28 February, 2026 have officially SOLD OUT!”
The swift sell-out comes amid heightened anticipation around the fixture, with both Chiefs and Pirates firmly involved in the Betway Premiership title race for the first time in several seasons. The two Soweto giants are currently challenging reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns, adding extra significance to a derby that has already long transcended football.
In recent years, the Soweto derby has often been played against the backdrop of rebuilding phases and inconsistent league form for both clubs. This season, however, renewed competitiveness has reignited belief among supporters, reflected in the speed with which tickets were sold.
The derby remains one of the biggest sporting events on the continent, regularly drawing sell-out crowds and millions of television viewers across Africa. Its cultural importance extends beyond the pitch, symbolising pride, identity and rivalry that spans generations.
With both teams chasing silverware and league momentum, this month’s clash is expected to be one of the most intense in recent memory.
As the title race tightens, the sold-out derby stands as a clear sign that South African football’s biggest rivalry is once again matching its historic stature.
IOL Sport