Kaizer Chiefs is a PSL side based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and one of the 16 clubs in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership. Kaizer Chiefs have made a steady start to the season. This profile covers the club’s home ground, its results so far this season, its next fixtures and the rivalries that matter. As a result, it works as a quick reference for anyone following Kaizer Chiefs week to week.
All league data below comes from API-Football and the official league site, and it is dated 26 September 2026. In addition, you can check the full table on our PSL table page and the schedule on the PSL fixtures page.
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Who are Kaizer Chiefs?
The official Kaizer Chiefs website says the club was founded by Kaizer Motaung, who was born in Orlando East, Soweto, in 1944 and started his senior career as a 16-year-old at Orlando Pirates. The same site describes the club as the most successful in South African football history. Supporters know the team as Amakhosi.
For more, see the official Kaizer Chiefs website. Similarly, the league’s own site, psl.co.za, lists the club among the 16 Betway Premiership sides for 2026/27.
Supporters call the club Amakhosi. That nickname is part of the local football vocabulary, so you will hear it often around match days.
Where do Kaizer Chiefs play their home games?
Kaizer Chiefs play every one of their 15 home league matches this season at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, also known as Soccer City. API-Football lists its capacity at about 94,736, which makes it the biggest ground in the league by some distance.
How are Kaizer Chiefs doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Kaizer Chiefs are fourth in the table as of 26 September 2026, with 13 points from 7 matches. That leaves them 7 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 8. Overall, that keeps them in the top half.
Their record reads 3 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats, with 12 goals scored and 7 conceded (goal difference +5). In other words, they are collecting 1.86 points per game. For comparison, that pace is above their 2025/26 average of 1.80.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 7 played, Kaizer Chiefs have completed 23% of their season, so there is still a long way to go. However, the early table already shows who has started fast.
The split by venue tells a similar story. At home they have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 0. Away from home, however, they have won 1, drawn 3 and lost 0.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- drew 1-1 at home to Mamelodi Sundowns on 15 August 2026
- drew 2-2 away to Richards Bay on 26 August 2026
- won 3-2 at home to Siwelele on 6 September 2026
- drew 1-1 away to Polokwane City on 12 September 2026
- drew 0-0 away to Golden Arrows on 20 September 2026
Overall, 4 draws from the last five shows a side that is hard to beat but struggling to close games out.
How did Kaizer Chiefs do last season?
In 2025/26, Kaizer Chiefs finished third in the 16-club table with 54 points from 30 matches. They won 15, drew 9 and lost 6, scoring 33 and conceding 19.
That was a top-three finish, so the club is once again expected to compete for the title. Consequently, the current campaign starts from a clear reference point.
All 2025/26 figures come from API-Football data.
What are Kaizer Chiefs’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 17 October 2026: home to Stellenbosch FC (kick-off 15:30 SAST)
- 31 October 2026: away to Orlando Pirates (kick-off 15:30 SAST)
- 4 November 2026: home to AmaZulu (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
That is a gap of 27 days after the last league match. Meanwhile, dates and times can move for broadcast or other reasons, so always check the PSL fixtures page and live scores for the latest schedule.
Who are Kaizer Chiefs’s biggest rivals?
The biggest game on the calendar is the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates, the fixture that splits Soweto in two. Chiefs also meet Mamelodi Sundowns twice a season in another Gauteng meeting between two of the biggest names in the league.
To explore the neighbours, read the profiles of Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Sekhukhune United. Likewise, the PSL teams page links to all 16 clubs.
How can you follow Kaizer Chiefs this season?
Start with the PSL table for the standings and the live scores page on match days. Additionally, the Bafana Bafana fixtures and results page and the South Africa national soccer team players page cover the national side, which is handy when league games pause. Finally, official fixtures and club information are on psl.co.za.
Frequently asked questions about Kaizer Chiefs
When was Kaizer Chiefs founded?
API-Football gives 1970 as the founding year for Kaizer Chiefs.
What is Kaizer Chiefs’s nickname?
Supporters call Kaizer Chiefs Amakhosi.
Where do Kaizer Chiefs play home games?
Kaizer Chiefs play every one of their 15 home league matches this season at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, also known as Soccer City.
Where are Kaizer Chiefs in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Kaizer Chiefs are fourth with 13 points from 7 matches.
