Carling Black Label launches the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup

The Carling Knockout Cup returns for its fourth edition, reaffirming Carling Black Label’s established position with South Africa’s football landscape and its continued commitment to putting Champion fans at heart of the game.

Since becoming a sponsor of the Carling Knockout Cup in 2023, Carling Black Label has continued to build on the tournament’s strong local footprint, using the platform to create meaningful opportunities for Champion Fans to have their voices heard, influence the game they love and be rewarded for their football knowledge.

The 2026 Carling Knockout Cup, proudly brought to Mzansi by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) in partnership with Africa’s Champion Beer, Carling Black Label, officially launched on 14 October 2026.

With the Last 16 stage now set, fans can look forward to the next chapter of the tournament, with fixture dates to be announced in due course by the Premier Soccer League (PSL).

For each Carling Knockout Cup fixture, fans can use a unique code from a promotional Carling Black Label pack to predict the Starting XI for both their team and the opposition.

During every Carling Knockout game, fans can also vote for the Carling Knockout Cup Champion of the Match, giving them another opportunity to make their voices heard by recognising the player who made the biggest impact on the pitch. One lucky Champion fan who correctly predicts the Man of the Match stands a chance to win R10 000.

Carling Black Label has always been a brand that believes the Champion Fan should have a voice in the game.

said Kerryn Greanleaf, Carling Black Label’s Brand Director.

Since becoming a sponsor of the Carling Knockout Cup, we have continued to look for ways to bring fans closer to the football they love.

For Carling Black Label, the fourth edition of the Carling Knockout is about more than simply watching the game. It is about giving Champion Fans a genuine opportunity to participate,