Africa's Leading Township Multi-Sport Event.
The Soweto Games is a multi-sport, community-rooted platform designed to unlock athletic talent, stimulate local economic activity, and strengthen social cohesion within Soweto and surrounding communities.
Join us as we transform the township into a living sporting precinct, generating visibility, pride, and shared ownership.
THEME: EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH SPORT, CULTURE & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
| TIER / LEVEL | EVENT / SPORTING CODE | DATE(S) | VENUE | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIER 1 FLAGSHIP EVENTS |
Opening Ceremony & Parade Mass Walk |
27 June 2026 | Maponya Mall | Flagship |
Soweto Fitness Bootcamp |
29 June 2026 | Emdeni Sports Grounds | Wellness / Fitness | |
Boxing Showcase |
04-05 July 2026 | Dube Boxing Club | Combat Sports | |
Track & Field Championships |
10 July 2026 | University of Johannesburg | Athletics | |
Soccer Tournament |
10, 13-14 July 2026 | Moletsane Sports Complex | Football | |
Tennis Showcase |
13-15 July 2026 | Arthur Ashe Stadium | Tennis | |
Closing Ceremony & Soweto Aerobics Festival |
18 July 2026 | Orlando Communal Hall | Closing Ceremony | |
| TIER 2 DEVELOPMENT EVENTS |
Frisbee |
02-04 July 2026 | Moletsane Sports Complex | Development Sport |
Dance Sports |
05-07 July 2026 | Jabulani Safe Hub | Dance Sport | |
Swimming |
04-05 July 2026 | Pimville Swimming Pool | Aquatics | |
Rugby |
04-05 July 2026 | Jabulani Tech | Rugby | |
Golf |
07-08 July 2026 | Soweto Country Club | Golf | |
Karate |
11 July 2026 | Orlando Community Hall | Martial Arts | |
Fencing |
10-11 July 2026 | Naledi Hall | Combat / Technical Sport | |
Netball |
12-15 July 2026 | Moletsane Sports Complex | Team Sport | |
| TIER 3 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION |
Chess |
04 July 2026 | Jabulani Safe Hub | Intellectual Recreation |
Pool |
04, 11, 12, 16, 17 July 2026 | Meadowlands Community Hall | Recreation | |
Ludo |
29 June & 06 July 2026 | Phiri Hall | Community Recreation |
The Soweto Games is made possible through the generous support of our commercial partners and community stakeholders.
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