Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed a crucial schedule adjustment for their final Betway Premiership fixture of the 2025/26 season as they pursue a historic ninth consecutive league title. The Tshwane giants, currently five points clear at the summit with 64 points, will conclude their domestic campaign against TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday, 12 May at 19:30, rather than the originally scheduled date of 16 May. This fixture change accommodates Sundowns' continental commitments, specifically their CAF Champions League final against AS FAR, which features a first leg in Pretoria on Sunday, 17 May and a return leg in Rabat on Sunday, 24 May.
Sundowns' remaining league schedule is packed with demanding challenges over the coming weeks. They face Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday, 6 May, followed by a home encounter against Siwelele FC at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday, 9 May. With three matches remaining and a five-point advantage, the Brazilians can secure their 16th league title by winning all three fixtures, though victory could come sooner if Orlando Pirates stumble in their upcoming matches. The compressed fixture list means Sundowns will play seven matches in just 21 days, underlining the intensity of competing on both domestic and continental fronts.
By finishing their league campaign early, Sundowns will not participate in the final round of fixtures scheduled for Saturday, 23 May, disrupting the traditional format of simultaneous matches. This unique arrangement reflects the club's dominant position and continental ambitions. With the prospect of silverware on two fronts within reach, the defining period ahead could further consolidate Mamelodi Sundowns' position as South African football's premier force.