Mamelodi Sundowns, known as Masandawana and The Brazilians, lead the 2026/27 Betway Premiership as of 4 November 2026 with 26 points from 10 matches. They are also the reigning African champions, after winning the CAF Champions League in May 2026. This profile covers their history, honours, rivals, home grounds, results and fixtures.
This page combines API-Football data with history checked against the club’s official website, CAF, psl.co.za and other sources, and it states any disagreement. 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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What is the history of Mamelodi Sundowns?
Mamelodi Sundowns are a Pretoria club that API-Football, psl.co.za and Wikipedia all date to 1970, and they have become the most successful side of the Premier Soccer League era. The club lists its full record on its official honours page, and it backs up that claim.
The nickname “The Brazilians” comes from a kit that echoes the Brazilian national team, according to the club. Supporters also use Masandawana. Meanwhile, the club has been called “Bafana ba Style”, or boys with style, because of its passing football. Locals describe that pattern as “shoeshine and piano”, which the club likens to tiki-taka.
The league titles came in waves. The club lists three in the National Soccer League years (1988, 1990 and 1993), then three in a row from 1997/98 to 1999/2000. Sundowns won again in 2005/06 and 2007/08, according to the club, although Wikipedia gives 2006/07 for one of those years. So both agree on the count but not the year.
The next titles came in 2013/14 and 2015/16, followed by eight straight championships from 2017/18 to 2024/25. Wikipedia also reports 2024/25 as the eighth successive league title.
What has Mamelodi Sundowns won?
Mamelodi Sundowns have won 18 league titles, two CAF Champions League trophies (2016 and 2026) and the 2023 African Football League. The club’s own list and Wikipedia agree on 18 league titles, with the latest in 2024/25.
The 2026 continental win is the freshest. Sundowns beat FAR Rabat 2-1 on aggregate in the final, winning the first leg 1-0 in Pretoria before a 1-1 draw in Rabat on 24 May 2026, as CAF reported. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved a penalty in the 74th minute of the second leg. Miguel Cardoso was the coach. You can read the CAF match report. Because of the win, CAF says Sundowns have qualified for the CAF Super Cup and the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
The first African crown came in 2016, and the club also lists the 2015/16 CAF Super Cup and CAF Club of the Year that year. They reached a CAF Champions League final earlier as well, around 2001/02, although the club and Wikipedia give slightly different years. In 2025, Sundowns played at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, and FIFA has a team page for that run.
At home, the club lists four Nedbank Cup wins (2006/07, 2014/15, 2019/20 and 2021/22), the MTN8 in 2007/08 and 2021/22, and the Telkom Knockout in 2015/16 and 2019/20. The PSL confirmed a domestic treble in 2021/22, made up of the league, MTN8 and Nedbank Cup.
Who are Mamelodi Sundowns’ biggest rivals?
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are the clubs Sundowns measure themselves against. Last season the gap to Orlando Pirates was a single point, with Pirates on 69 and Sundowns on 68, so the title race between them was tight.
The rivalry with Kaizer Chiefs has deeper roots. Chiefs’ own history describes the 1992 title race between the two, which Chiefs won by four points. The two sides drew 1-1 at FNB Stadium on 15 August 2026, and Sundowns are seven points clear now. Read our Soweto Derby guide for the Gauteng picture.
Who are the notable Mamelodi Sundowns players and coaches?
Miguel Cardoso is the head coach, and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and midfielder Teboho Mokoena are two of the players who shaped the 2026 continental win. CAF names Cardoso as coach in its final report, and Wikipedia and API-Football agree. Coaching jobs change fast, so this is accurate for 26 September 2026.
Williams made the key penalty save in Rabat, and Mokoena scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time, according to CAF. Both are also in our Mosimane Bafana Squad report, which says the national squad keeps World Cup players such as Williams and Mokoena. For the full squad, use the club’s first-team page, because moves happen every window.
Where do Mamelodi Sundowns play their home games?
Mamelodi Sundowns play at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, according to the PSL fixture list, but they also use their own Lucas Moripe Stadium in Chloorkop. API-Football lists Loftus Versfeld with a capacity of about 51,762, and Wikipedia gives the same figure.
However, sources do not agree on the split this season. The PSL club page shows home games at Loftus Versfeld, including 1 November and 5 December 2026. API-Football’s fixture data, by contrast, puts 11 of the 15 home league games at Lucas Moripe Stadium. The club’s own site also has a page for Lucas Moripe Stadium. As a result, check the venue before travelling.
How are Mamelodi Sundowns doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Mamelodi Sundowns are first in the table as of 4 November 2026, with 26 points from 10 matches. That puts them top of the Betway Premiership. Overall, that keeps them in the title race.
Their record reads 7 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats, with 23 goals scored and 8 conceded (goal difference +15). In other words, they are collecting 2.56 points per game. For comparison, that pace is above their 2025/26 average of 2.27.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 9 played, Mamelodi Sundowns have completed 30% 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 4, drawn 0 and lost 0. Away from home, however, they have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 0.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- won 2-1 away to Golden Arrows on 6 September 2026
- won 3-0 at home to Siwelele on 9 September 2026
- drew 1-1 away to Chippa United on 12 September 2026
- won 4-1 away to Richards Bay on 13 October 2026
- won 4-1 at home to Durban City on 31 October 2026
Overall, 4 wins from the last five is strong form.
How did Mamelodi Sundowns do last season?
In 2025/26, Mamelodi Sundowns finished second in the 16-club table with 26 points from 10 matches. They won 20, drew 8 and lost 2, scoring 57 and conceding 21.
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 Mamelodi Sundowns’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 28 November 2026: away to Kruger United (kick-off 20:15 SAST)
- 5 December 2026: home to Polokwane City (kick-off 18:00 SAST)
- 15 December 2026: home to Sekhukhune United (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
That is a gap of 18 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.
Where are Mamelodi Sundowns heading?
Mamelodi Sundowns are heading into a busy season with a continental crown to defend and a six-win, two-draw start in the league. They are top as of 4 November 2026, and they scored 19 goals while conceding seven. Our Betway Premiership round 7 round-up shows how they stayed unbeaten.
The calendar is crowded. Besides the league, the club has the CAF Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, according to CAF, so squad depth will matter. Next up is the trip to Richards Bay on 13 October. Follow the run on our PSL results page.
How can you follow Mamelodi Sundowns 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 Mamelodi Sundowns
When was Mamelodi Sundowns founded?
API-Football, psl.co.za and Wikipedia all give 1970 as the founding year for Mamelodi Sundowns.
What is Mamelodi Sundowns’s nickname?
Supporters call Mamelodi Sundowns Masandawana, and the club is also known as The Brazilians and Bafana ba Style.
Where do Mamelodi Sundowns play home games?
Mamelodi Sundowns play at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, about 51,762 seats, and also use their own Lucas Moripe Stadium in Chloorkop.
What has Mamelodi Sundowns won?
Mamelodi Sundowns have won 18 league titles and two CAF Champions League trophies, in 2016 and 2026, plus the 2023 African Football League.
Where are Mamelodi Sundowns in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Mamelodi Sundowns are first with 26 points from 10 matches.
