SABC to broadcast historic clash between Sundowns and RB Leipzig – SABC News

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will broadcast an exciting international football spectacle, as German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig travels to South Africa for the first time to face Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns in a blockbuster friendly match.
As the official broadcaster, the SABC will bring the highly anticipated clash live to audiences across the country.
The historic encounter forms part of Sundowns’s “RE KAOFELA” Tour, meaning “all together”, which will see the RB Leipzig club based in Johannesburg from 26 to 30 May 2026.
The tour marks a significant milestone for the German club as it expands its global footprint and engages with one of Africa’s most passionate football markets.
The highly anticipated match will take place on Friday, 29 May 2026, at the iconic Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00.
South African audiences will be able to experience the action live on S3, ensuring fans across the country have access to this exciting international football showcase.
The clash brings together two football powerhouses known for excellence, talent development, and exciting styles of play.
It also represents a meaningful moment of sporting exchange between South Africa and Germany, celebrating the global appeal and unifying power of football.
Speaking on the significance of the broadcast, SABC Head of Sport, Keletso Totlhanyo, said: “As the public broadcaster, the SABC has a responsibility to ensure that South Africans have access to world-class sporting moments that inspire and unite the nation.
Broadcasting this international friendly between Mamelodi Sundowns and RB Leipzig allows local fans to witness a top European club competing on home soil, while celebrating the strength and global competitiveness of South African football.
Moments like these are important because they connect our audiences to the global game, while also showcasing the quality of our local champions on an international stage.”
RB Leipzig General Manager Johann Plenge highlighted the significance of the tour for the club’s international ambitions:
“South Africa is a particularly exciting football market and a culturally impressive destination for RB Leipzig and the Bundesliga. The passion with which football is lived here aligns perfectly with our ambition to inspire fans around the world through our dynamic style of play.”
“After successful tours in the United States and Brazil, we are excited to travel to South Africa for the first time and to face Mamelodi Sundowns, a club that has shaped African football for many years and enjoys strong international recognition.”
Mamelodi Sundowns Ambassador and former captain Hlompho Kekana also welcomed the opportunity for local fans to experience a global football spectacle.
“We look forward to welcoming a formidable side like RB Leipzig to Pretoria. Having captained Mamelodi Sundowns against Barcelona in South Africa in 2018, I know how special these moments are for players and supporters.”
“This match allows us to showcase South African football flair, the country’s hospitality, and the rich football heritage of Atteridgeville. We cannot wait to display our style of play – shoe shine and piano – to the world once again.”
The match will be played at the historic Lucas Moripe Stadium, a venue deeply rooted in South African football heritage.
The venue also carries international significance, having served as a training facility for the German national team during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, further highlighting its global football credentials.
Through the broadcast of this landmark fixture, the SABC continues to deliver premium sporting content while ensuring that major sporting moments remain accessible to audiences across South Africa.
Football supporters across the country can catch the thrilling showdown between Mamelodi Sundowns and RB Leipzig live on S3 on Friday, 29 May 2026 at 20:00.

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