MTN8 final tickets vanish in 18 hours: Moses Mabhida's 8th hosting ...

29 Sep 2023

News24

The Moses Mabhida Stadium

Tickets for the MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have officially been sold out.The highly anticipated clash will be staged at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on the 7 October.Durban's famous arena will stage the event for an eighth time in 11 years.For more sports news, head to our home page.

In a stunning display of enthusiasm from South African football fans, tickets for the 2023/24 MTN8 final clash between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are officially sold out, a mere 18 hours after being released to the public, the Premier Soccer League confirmed on Friday morning.

The ticket frenzy commenced at 15:00 on Thursday and by 09:00 on Friday, the following day, all available tickets had been snapped up, leaving many supporters scrambling to secure their seats.

The MTN8 final is scheduled for Saturday, 7 October (kick-off is at 18:00) at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Durban's renowned stadium will host the domestic cup final for the fourth consecutive year and the eighth time in the past decade.

MTN8 finals since 2012:

2012: SuperSport United 1-2 Moroka Swallows, Orlando Stadium2013: Orlando Pirates (1) 1-1 (3) Platinum Stars, Moses Mabhida2014: Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Orlando Pirates, Moses Mabhida2015: Ajax Cape Town 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium2016: Bidvest Wits 3-0 Mamelodi Sundowns, Mbombela Stadium2017: Mamelodi Sundowns (4) 1-1 (2) Cape Town City, Moses Mabhida2018: SuperSport United (1) 1-1 (4) Cape Town City, Moses Mabhida2019: Highlands Park 0-1 SuperSport United, Orlando Stadium2020: Bloemfontein Celtic 1-2 Orlando Pirates, Moses Mabhida2021: Cape Town City (2) 1-1 (3) Mamelodi Sundowns, Moses Mabhida2022: Orlando Pirates 1-0 AmaZulu, Moses Mabhida

To ensure a smooth entry into the stadium, gates will open at 14:00 on match day, and fans are encouraged to arrive early.

This spectacle promises a historic showdown between two of South Africa's football giants.

The 2023/24 MTN8 final is set to be an electrifying event, as defending champions Pirates look to retain their crown under Jose Riveiro, while Sundowns will be looking to upset the Buccaneers' evening.

In an effort to prioritise the safety of all attendees, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) is collaborating closely with the South African Police Service and various security partners.

Stringent security measures will be in place, including immediate arrest for illegal activities like ticket scalping.

Importantly, there will be no on-site ticket sales.