Mamelodi Sundowns and Polokwane City will now meet twice under revised scheduling, with both fixtures shifted to new dates that reshape the rhythm of their Betway Premiership campaigns.
The first clash, originally set for 15 April 2026 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, has been pushed back to 29 April 2026, still under the floodlights with a 7:30pm CAT kick-off. For Polokwane, the delay means extra time to prepare for the reigning champions, but it also compresses their calendar as the season tightens.
The second encounter flips the script. Sundowns’ home fixture at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, initially scheduled for 23 May 2026, has been brought forward to 3 May 2026 at 3pm CAT. That adjustment forces the Brazilians to recalibrate earlier than expected, with the title race potentially hinging on how they manage this accelerated showdown.
Together, the changes create a curious symmetry: one match delayed, the other advanced. For fans, it means the drama arrives sooner and later than planned, with both fixtures now squeezed into a decisive April–May window.
These shifts are more than logistical tweaks – they’re narrative pivots. Sundowns, chasing glory on multiple fronts, must adapt quickly, while Polokwane City will look to exploit the reshuffle to unsettle the defending champions. The double date shuffle ensures that when these sides finally meet, the stakes will feel even sharper.