City Departments Recreation and Parks, Events and the organisers of the tournament hosted the official fixture draw at the Banqueting Hall in the Cape Town Civic Centre last night.
The event was officiated by industry dignitaries such as the Western Cape MEC for Sports and Culture Ricardo Mackenzie, the head coach of Stellenbosch FC, Gavin Hunt, the Vice President of SAFA National, Bennet Bailey, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham and many others.
This year marks the 37th year since Bayhill’s inception and the 32-team tournament comprises the best 12 qualifying teams from the BPC play-offs, five automatic qualifiers from the Western Cape and the balance of 15 teams travelling in from outside the province and abroad.
‘Excitement is building for this year’s tournament and with the fixture draw completed, we are gearing up for a thrilling event. The City’s support is not only an investment in the sport, but it is also an investment in the future of our young people and their dreams. The tournament is set to once again bring together fans, sports enthusiasts, and the community. I encourage residents to come out in their numbers to support the teams giving their all to win the Bayhill Premier Cup title,’ said Councillor Higham.
The popular Bayhill Premier Cup will take place at two venues – Erica Park Stadium, Belhar from 1 – 5 April 2026 and Athlone Stadium on 6 April 2026 for the final and closing ceremony.
‘The City of Cape Town is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the Bayhill Premier Cup, a platform that continuously provides a platform to young people to showcase their talent on a big stage. Ours is also to provide logistical support to the event organisers to ensure that this event is hosted safely and that the thousands of fans who will be heading to the stadium have a memorable experience,’ said Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security.
The results of the draw are as follows:
Group A:
- Bayhill United FC
- Antalyaspor JPM CT
- Bolobathaba United FC
- Stanturf F
Group B:
- Cape Town City FC
- CR Vasco da Gama
- Everton FC
- Houtbay FC
Group C:
- Stellenbosch FC
- Virginia Sports Academy
- Jomo’s Power FC
- Two For Joy FC
Group D:
- Chippa United FC
- Randburg AFC
- Juventus FC
- Matroosfontein FC
Group E:
- Elite Pro Tanzania
- Cape Town Spurs FC
- Rygersdal FC
- Eagles Performance Academy
Group F:
- Mamelodi Sundowns
- SAFA CPT Academy
- Maties FC
- Jacaranda Callies FC
Group G:
- TUKS University of Pretoria
- Hungry Lions FC
- Windhoek Gymnasium
- Stars of Africa
Group H:
- Ubuntu Football
- Shayamoya Academy
- Premier United FC
- Aberdeen FC
The tournament kick-off will begin at the Erica Park Stadium in Belhar on 1-5 April 2026, and the final will be held at Athlone Stadium on 06 April 2026.
