MTN8 2025 Prize Money Increased to R10 Million as Tournament Kicks Off This Weekend
- The 2025 MTN8 kicks off this weekend, ushering in the new PSL season with exciting quarter-final matchups
- Prize money for fans has increased to R10 million, while MTN pledges R20,000 to charity for every goal scored
- This year’s tournament runs under the bold new slogan “Bazok’feela – they gon’ feel you”, celebrating football culture and community pride
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The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially announced the prize money and key details for the 2025 edition of the MTN8 tournament, which kicks off this weekend, marking the beginning of the new football season.
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The competition will launch with a thrilling round of quarter-final fixtures. Defending champions Orlando Pirates will begin their title defence with a home match against newly promoted Polokwane City. In another Saturday clash, Sekhukhune United are set to host TS Galaxy.
Sunday’s action will see Stellenbosch FC face off against AmaZulu, while reigning Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns will welcome Richards Bay to Tshwane.
What's the theme for this year's campaign?
This year’s campaign is themed "Bazok’feela – they gon’ feel you", a bold slogan that encapsulates the passion and cultural pride synonymous with South African football.
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“Bazok’feela captures the essence of how South Africans express themselves through football,” said Robyn Lewis, General Manager: Brand & Marketing at MTN South Africa.
“It’s more than just 90 minutes. It’s about living your truth, feeling every moment, and repping your culture with pride, whether in the stands, online, or on the streets.”
What is the prize money for grabs?
In a show of continued support for fans and communities, the prize pool for this year’s tournament has been increased. Fans will now stand a chance to win a share of R10 million, up from R8 million in 2024.
Additionally, MTN will donate R20,000 to a selected charity for every goal scored during the competition, further incentivising attacking football and community impact.
The MTN8, contested by the top eight teams from the previous season, remains one of the most lucrative and highly anticipated cup tournaments on the local football calendar.
With fierce rivalries, packed stadiums, and high stakes on offer, fans can expect another electrifying instalment of South Africa’s elite knockout competition.
MTN has bankrolled the tournament, which features the top eight teams from the previous season, since 2008.
Kaizer Chiefs were the maiden winners but will miss out this year, as they finished outside the top eight. Their Soweto rivals, Orlando Pirates, have won it for three successive seasons and will be looking to claim it for yet another year.
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Orlando Pirates trolls Kaizer Chiefs
Orlando Pirates threw a subtle dig at their Soweto rivals, Kaizer Chiefs, on social media ahead of the start of the MTN8 tournament.
In a clip shared on the Buccaneers’ social media pages, an entourage of football clubs approaches an entrance.
A Kaizer Chiefs official tries to access the electronic gate but is stopped by a security guard pointing to a sign that reads “MTN 8,” indicating only the Top 8 teams are allowed entry, highlighting Amakhosi’s failure to finish in the Top 8 last season.
Football expert advises Relebohile Mofokeng on his next move
Briefly News previously reported that a football expert has weighed in on the Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng's ongoing transfer saga.
The journalist advised Mofokeng on which route to take next regarding his promising football career.
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