A thrilling showcase of world-class football is on the cards as the season nears its climax. It's cup final season - a time when clubs from the globe’s elite leagues lock horns for the last, and often most coveted, pieces of silverware.
From Europe to Africa and beyond, the intensity, drama, and glory of knockout football will be on full display. SuperSport brings you front-row access to the biggest showdowns, with every crucial moment broadcast live.
The football season reaches its thrilling climax this weekend, with title races, European qualification battles, and continental glory all on the line.
Whether you're following the Premier League, Betway Premiership, La Liga, Serie A, CAF Champions League, or CAF Confederations Cup, expect non-stop action across South Africa and the rest of Africa, live on SuperSport. Below, we spotlight the must-watch clashes that will decide champions and crown legends.
Serie A: A Scudetto showdown for the ages
Napoli and Inter head into Friday’s final matchday separated by just one point, setting up a dramatic title decider. Napoli face Cagliari, while Inter take on Como, with both matches kicking off simultaneously to ensure fairness.
If Napoli win, they secure the Scudetto, but if they slip up, Inter could snatch the crown. And if both teams finish level on points, a one-off playoff final will determine the champion -- an unprecedented spectacle in Italian football.
CAF Champions League: Sundowns chase continental glory
South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns host Egypt’s Pyramids in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final on Saturday, 24 May. Sundowns, fresh off their Betway Premiership triumph, will look to capitalise on home advantage at Loftus Versfeld, while Pyramids aim to make history with their first-ever continental title.
Premier League: A final-day frenzy
The Premier League season wraps up in spectacular fashion on Sunday, 25 May, with all 10 matches kicking off simultaneously. With three UEFA Champions League spots still up for grabs, expect twists, turns, and last-minute drama.
CAF Confederations Cup: Simba v RS Berkane – A Battle for Glory
The second leg of the CAF Confederations Cup final sees Simba take on RS Berkane in a winner-takes-all showdown. With continental silverware on the line, expect a fiercely contested battle as both teams aim to etch their names in African football history.
24 May: CAF Champions League final
Battle for continental glory: Sundowns v Pyramids
The stage is set for a blockbuster two-legged CAF Champions League final as South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns lock horns with Egyptian contenders Pyramids FC. With the ultimate piece of African silverware on the line, both clubs are eyeing a historic triumph.
Sundowns will enjoy home advantage in the first leg, taking place at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 24 May, before the decisive return leg in **Cairo on 1 June**.
The Brazilians booked their place in dramatic fashion, ousting defending champions Al Ahly thanks to a last-minute own goal in a tense semifinal. Meanwhile, Pyramids stunned Orlando Pirates with a thrilling 3-2 victory in their second-leg clash at the 30 June Stadium, sealing their spot in the final for the first time.
It’s South Africa v Egypt. Champions v challengers. Who will reign supreme?
31 May: Uefa Champions League final
The stage is set for a blockbuster showdown as Paris Saint-Germain lock horns with Inter Milan in the 2024/25 Uefa Champions League final on Saturday, 31 May in Munich, Germany. Kick-off is at 9pm CAT.
Inter stormed into the final with a jaw-dropping 7-6 aggregate win over Barcelona, while PSG sealed their spot after a commanding 3-1 triumph against Arsenal.
This year’s final marks the return of Europe's biggest club match to Munich for the first time since Chelsea’s dramatic penalty shootout win over Bayern in 2012. The iconic Munich Football Arena, home to Bayern Munich and steeped in history, will provide the perfect backdrop for this titanic clash. With a capacity of 66 000, it previously hosted matches at both Uefa Euro 2020 and 2024 - a first in European Championship history.
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21 May: Uefa Europa League final
Tottenham beat Man Utd to win Europa League
Brennan Johnson's scrambled goal ended a 17-year Tottenham trophy drought with a battling 1-0 over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Spurs, who had not won European silverware since 1984, will play in next season's Champions League, while failing to qualify for it is a severe financial set-back for Manchester United.
17 May: The FA Cup final
Crystal Palace beat Man City to win FA Cup final
Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley on 17 May to win the first major trophy in the club's history.
England midfielder Eberechi Eze scored in the 16th minute and Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson saved an Omar Marmoush penalty as City lost the Wembley showpiece for the second season in a row.
10 May
Nedbank Cup final: Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates
Kaizer Chiefs defeated arch-rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon, ending a decade-long trophy drought.
Yusuf Maart scored a superb goal late on to secure victory for the Amakhosi, who had taken an early lead via a Gaston Sirino penalty, only to be pegged back by an equaliser from Evidence Makgopa.
The result sees Chiefs claim a first piece of major silverware since 2015, when they won the Premiership title in the first tenure of coach Stuart Baxter, while the Buccaneers missed out on equalling their own record of a hat-trick of National Cup triumphs.