Orlando Pirates have announced they will participate in the upcoming The Soccer Tournament (TST) later this year in the United States of America (USA).

In doing so, the Buccaneers will make history as the first club from the African continent to compete in the global 7-a-side spectacle, a competition that has rapidly grown into one of the most exciting new events on the international football calendar.

The annual tournament features a unique winner-takes-all prize of $1 million (R16. 5 million), attracting teams and players from across the world who compete in a fast-paced, high-intensity format that blends entertainment with elite football talent.

The 2026 edition of TST will feature a 48-team men’s competition, kicking off with group stage matches on 27 May 27, followed by knockout rounds that will ultimately determine the champion.

Alongside the men’s tournament, a 16-team women’s competition will begin on May 28, while this year’s event will also introduce the debut of TST’s Mixed Competition, further showcasing the tournament’s innovative approach to the global game.

“For Orlando Pirates, participation in TST represents far more than just a football tournament. It provides the Club with an opportunity to showcase the Buccaneers brand on a global stage, engage with new audiences and supporters across the world, and further cement its ambition of expanding the reach of the Club beyond the African continent,” said Marketing Manager, Sindi Sibisi.

The Club will announce its 16-man squad for the tournament in due course.