2025 MTN 8


The 2025 MTN 8 was the 51st edition of the South African soccer competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of the previous Premiership season, and the 18th under its current sponsored name. The competition started on 2 August 2025 and concluded on 13 September 2025.
Prize money was R10 million for the winners and R1 million each for the other 7 participants. Orlando Pirates were defending champions. They won their fourth consecutive MTN 8 title after defeating Stellenbosch 3–0 in extra time in a repeat of the 2024 MTN 8 final at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga.
Tshepang Moremi was named Man of the match after scoring a brace and providing an assist in the final. Iqraam Rayners finished the competition as the top goal scorer with 3 goals.

Teams

The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of the 2024-25 Premiership.
  1. Mamelodi [Sundowns F.C.|Mamelodi Sundowns]
  2. Orlando Pirates
  3. Stellenbosch
  4. Sekhukhune [United F.C.|Sekhukhune United]
  5. TS [Galaxy F.C.|TS Galaxy]
  6. AmaZulu
  7. Polokwane City
  8. Richards Bay

Quarter-finals

The quarter-finals were played on 2 and 3 August.

Semi-finals

1st leg
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