The draw for the 2026–27 Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinals will happen after Stellenbosch FC and Durban City's Round of 16 match on Wednesday, 28 October, 2026, according to the Premier Soccer League (PSL).

As the competition enters its pivotal stages, the draw will determine the four quarterfinal matches and which clubs will have home-field advantage.

Among the notable teams vying for spots in the last eight are the reigning champion Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Kaizer Chiefs. The final match between Durban City and Stellenbosch FC is slated to begin at 19:00 at Chatsworth Stadium. Their separate Round of 16 matches are set for Tuesday and Wednesday.

The PSL states that a certain process using three pots will be used for the draw. Teams will be categorised as seeded or unseeded according to where they finished in the Betway Premiership rankings from the prior season. There will be one seeded team and one unseeded team in each quarterfinal match.

Sekhukhune United, Golden Arrows, Siwelele FC, and AmaZulu FC have already qualified for the quarterfinals. The spectacular Round of 16 matches will determine the final four spots.

Supporters will eagerly await the draw to learn about the pairings that could influence the rest of the competition, since several important clubs are still vying for the championship.

As the surviving teams continue their quest for Carling Knockout Cup gold, the quarterfinals offer thrilling matches.

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