
Showmax Premier League weekly watchlist: 1-5 October 2025
This coming weekend is shaping up to be an action-packed filled with drama and excitement.
Chelsea and Liverpool are set to go head to head in a thrilling clash as both sides look to bounce back from last weekend’s defeats.
Meanwhile, the Carling Knockout Cup heats up with Round of 16 fixtures promising fireworks, with Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Gallants, as well as a thrilling clash between Stellenbosch and Kaizer Chiefs.
Don’t miss a single moment: catch all the live action on Showmax, your home of football entertainment.
Betway Premiership
Wednesday, 1 October

- Kaizer Chiefs vs AmaZulu - 19:30
Premier League
Matchday 7 of 38
Friday, 3 October

- Bournemouth vs Fulham - 21:00
Saturday, 4 October

- Leeds United vs Tottenham - 13:30
- Manchester United vs Sunderland - 16:00
- Arsenal vs West Ham - 16:00
- Chelsea vs Liverpool - 18:30
Sunday, 5 October

- Everton vs Crystal Palace - 15:00
- Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest - 15:00
- Wolves vs Brighton - 15:00
- Aston Villa vs Burnley - 15:00
- Brentford vs Manchester City - 17:30
Carling Cup Knockout
Friday, 3 October
- Durban City vs Polokwane City - 19:00
Saturday, 4 October
- Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele - 15:00
- Orbit College vs TS Galaxy - 1500
- Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United - 18:00
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Gallants - 20:00
Sunday, 5 October
- Stellenbosch vs Kaizer Chiefs - 15:00
- Richards Bay vs Chippa United - 15:00
- AmaZulu vs Magesi - 18:00
Sports documentaries live on Showmax Premier League
- Shine: Shine follows the journey of fans in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania, who go above and beyond to make the beautiful game more enjoyable.
- Lionesses: Part 1 and Part 2: An awe-inspiring, insightful, and all access-behind-the-scenes documentary following the England women's football team's legendary run at EURO 2022.
- The United Way: A fascinating documentary chronicling Manchester United Football Club's history, including the team's triumphs and turmoil.
- Bucs Camp: MTN8 2024: This documentary gives supporters an exclusive look at the intense preparation, challenges, and triumphs as the Soweto Giants aim for an unprecedented third consecutive MTN8 Cup title.
- 89: This movie length documentary tells the story of how Arsenal came back against all odds to defeat Liverpool at Anfield in the last minute of the 1988-89 season.
- Mission to Burnley: Follow the epic story of the rebirth of one of England's most historic clubs, Burnley FC. With new American owners and the leadership of Vincent Kompany, the club enters a season of footballing evolution.
- Angel City: three-part docuseries about Angel City Football Club, a Los Angeles-based professional women's soccer team formed and led by women.
Podcast shows
SuperSport Unplugged: The Big 6ix

The influential Big 6ix from the UK – that's Saeed (the Man Utd guru from Saeedtv), Turkish (the Arsenal ace from AFTV and Big 6IX founder), Matisse (the Chelsea don from Premier League, BBC 5Live, and TalkSPORT fame), Grizz Khan (Liverpool's own podcast king from Khanage), the ever-present Toby, and the one-and-only Big Steve (Man City's loudest voice from Ladbible, Premier League, and Talksport) chat about the new Premier League football season ahead.
Premier League live studio shows
- The Kelly and Wrighty Show
- Football PLTV: Generation xG
- Football PL: Welcome to the Weekend
- Football PL: Team Talks
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Extra Time
We look at events relating to the PSL, including the weekend's highlights.
The Line Up
A high-energy weekly magazine show hosted by Fiso Mazibuko & Hope Mbhele, where sport meets lifestyle and we also preview upcoming football events.
Betway Premiership Preview Show
Join our expert panel as they analyse team strategies, key player matchups, and the latest transfer news.
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