German side RB Leipzig are set to travel to South Africa for the first time in the club’s history to meet Mamelodi Sundowns in a friendly international.

As part of the “RE KAOFELA” (English: all together) tour, Leipzig will be hosted in Johannesburg from 26th to 30th May 2026.

“It’s a significant milestone for RB Leipzig and the club’s third major international tour after previous trips to the USA in 2024 and Brazil in 2025,” reads Leipzig’s statement.

“The sporting highlight of the tour will be a friendly against Mamelodi Sundowns, champions of the Premier Soccer League in South Africa, on 29th May 2026 in Pretoria. The match against the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup participants will kick off at 20:00 local time at the historic Lucas Moripe Stadium. The game will be broadcasted live by SABC 3, the Bundesliga’s local media partner.

“This encounter brings together two football cultures known for professionalism, talent development and innovation – and sets a strong signal for sporting exchange between Germany and South Africa. In addition, RB Leipzig are once again planning numerous activations and activities with Red Bull, Puma, Tudor and other partners in the region.”

Johann Plenge, Managing Director (CBO) of RB Leipzig, added: “South Africa is a particularly an exciting football market and a culturally impressive destination for RB Leipzig and the Bundesliga. The passion with which football is lived here fits perfectly with our goal of inspiring people around the world with our intensive and attacking style of play, as well as with our football as a whole.

“After successful tours in the United States and Brazil, we are now very much looking forward to once again taking on responsibility for the league, travelling to South Africa for the first time, and meeting Mamelodi Sundowns – a club that has shaped African football for years and enjoys significant international recognition. We carry the colours of our club and our city out into the world and want to be the best possible ambassadors for Leipzig.”