Final venue for 2026 Nedbank Cup revealed as stadium to host for second time

9 April 2026 at 12:57

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The start time remains to be announced.

This marks the second occasion for the 2010 World Cup site to stage the final, having previously featured a high-scoring encounter in 2016 where SuperSport United overcame Orlando Pirates 3-2.

SuperSport secured the title once more the next year at Durban.

Across the 19 tournaments since 2008, twelve unique locations have accommodated the Nedbank Cup final.

Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban leads with five hostings, the latest being last seasons narrow win for Kaizer Chiefs against local rivals Orlando Pirates.

Its debut came in 2013, with Chiefs prevailing 1-0 over SuperSport United in extra time via Bernard Parkers effort from distance.

Pirates triumphed 3-1 against BidVest Wits in 2014 there, only to fall 4-1 to SuperSport United in 2017 at the same ground.

In 2019, second-division TS Galaxy upset Chiefs 1-0 in Durban, though Chiefs redeemed themselves last year by defeating Pirates.

Orlando Stadium and Mbombela Stadium join as the sole other sites with repeat finals.

Orlando Stadium held the 2012 clash where SuperSport United bested Mamelodi Sundowns, and returned in 2020 amid the Gauteng COVID-19 restrictions, seeing Sundowns edge Bloemfontein Celtic 1-0.

Mbombela Stadium first appeared in 2011 for Pirates 3-1 victory over second-tier Black Leopards, and hosted again in 2024 as Pirates narrowly beat Sundowns 2-1.

Following that, Loftus Stadium in Pretoria hosted in 2023 with the Buccaneers defeating Sekhukhune United 2-1, while 2022 saw Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in Phokeng, North West, as Sundowns won 2-1 against Marumo Gallants.

The inaugural 2008 final saw Sundowns overcome second-tier Mpumalanga Black Aces at Johannesburg Stadium, and 2009 featured Rand Stadium hosting Moroka Swallows victory over another lower-division team, University of Pretoria.

2010s event at the revamped FNB Stadium pitted BidVest Wits against AmaZulu, ending 3-0 for Wits.

This fixture highlighted the fresh facility and South Africas preparations for the impending FIFA World Cup.

Among 2010 World Cup stadia, only Ellis Park in Johannesburg awaits its first Nedbank Cup final since 2008.

Additional sites include Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in 2015, Cape Town Stadium in 2018, and Free State Stadium in 2021.

NEDBANK CUP FINAL VENUES

2008 - Johannesburg Stadium

2009 - Rand Stadium

2010 - FNB Stadium

2011 - Mbombela Stadium

2012 - Orlando Stadium

2013 - Moses Mabhida Stadium

2014 - Moses Mabhida Stadium