Who is relegated, and how does the promotion play-off work?
Rule- South Africa
- PSL
- Betway Premiership
- NSL Handbook
- Professional football
- Senior
- 2026/27
- Fans
Under NSL Handbook Rule 7:
- 16th (bottom) in the Betway Premiership is relegated automatically to the Motsepe Foundation Championship (the National First Division).
- 1st in the Championship is promoted automatically.
- 15th in the Premiership plays a promotion play-off against the clubs finishing 2nd and 3rd in the Championship.
- The play-off winner plays in the Premiership next season; the other two play in the Championship.
The detailed play-off format is set by separate competition rules issued by the League.
Added 22 Oct 2026