Orlando Pirates is a PSL side based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and one of the 16 clubs in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership. Orlando Pirates are among the early pacesetters this 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 Orlando Pirates 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 Orlando Pirates?
Orlando Pirates play in the Betway Premiership, the top tier of South African football. The league’s own site, psl.co.za, lists the club among the 16 sides competing in 2026/27. API-Football gives 1937 as the year the club was founded. The club is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
The club was in the top flight last season as well, finishing first on 69 points. Therefore the current campaign is a chance to build on that record rather than start from scratch.
Supporters call the club Bucs. That nickname is part of the local football vocabulary, so you will hear it often around match days.
Where do Orlando Pirates play their home games?
Orlando Pirates play most of their home league matches at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, 12 of 15 according to the 2026/27 fixture data. Two more are scheduled at Orlando Amstel Arena and one at Ellis Park. API-Football lists Orlando Stadium’s capacity at about 40,000.
How are Orlando Pirates doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Orlando Pirates are second in the table as of 26 September 2026, with 19 points from 7 matches. That leaves them 1 point behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 8. Overall, that keeps them in the title race.
Their record reads 6 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats, with 16 goals scored and 1 conceded (goal difference +15). In other words, they are collecting 2.71 points per game. For comparison, that pace is above their 2025/26 average of 2.30.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 7 played, Orlando Pirates 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 3, drawn 0 and lost 0. Away from home, however, they have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 0.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- won 3-0 away to Chippa United on 16 August 2026
- won 2-0 at home to Sekhukhune United on 25 August 2026
- won 4-0 away to Kruger United on 1 September 2026
- won 2-0 at home to Durban City on 17 September 2026
- won 2-0 away to Marumo Gallants on 20 September 2026
Overall, 5 wins from the last five is strong form.
How did Orlando Pirates do last season?
In 2025/26, Orlando Pirates finished first in the 16-club table with 69 points from 30 matches. They won 21, drew 6 and lost 3, scoring 58 and conceding 12.
That was a title-winning campaign, so the challenge now is to defend it. Consequently, the current campaign starts from a clear reference point.
All 2025/26 figures come from API-Football data.
What are Orlando Pirates’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 18 October 2026: home to TS Galaxy (kick-off 18:00 SAST)
- 31 October 2026: home to Kaizer Chiefs (kick-off 15:30 SAST)
- 4 November 2026: away to Siwelele (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
That is a gap of 28 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 Orlando Pirates’s biggest rivals?
The Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs is the fixture that matters most to the club’s supporters. Beyond that, the meeting with Mamelodi Sundowns has become the other big game of the season, because the two clubs finished first and second last year.
To explore the neighbours, read the profiles of Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows. Likewise, the PSL teams page links to all 16 clubs.
How can you follow Orlando Pirates 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 Orlando Pirates
When was Orlando Pirates founded?
API-Football gives 1937 as the founding year for Orlando Pirates.
What is Orlando Pirates’s nickname?
Supporters call Orlando Pirates Bucs.
Where do Orlando Pirates play home games?
Orlando Pirates play most of their home league matches at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, 12 of 15 according to the 2026/27 fixture data.
Where are Orlando Pirates in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Orlando Pirates are second with 19 points from 7 matches.
