Kaizer Chiefs legends to face German clubs at 2027 tournament

Kaizer Chiefs legends will travel to Germany in January 2027 to compete in the Stadtwerke Legends Cup alongside five German teams.

The South African side will face former players representing Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, 1. FC Koln, VfL Bochum and DSC Arminia Bielefeld.

The tournament will begin at 2pm on 10 January 2027 at the Seidenstickerhalle, with Bielefeld confirming the event on social media. The fixtures will be announced at a later date.

Bielefeld said the tournament would feature an expanded group of former professionals, with Bayer 04 Leverkusen returning after taking part last year.

“In the new year, you can look forward to an exciting line-up of participants: alongside Leverkusen, who took part last year, former professionals from Borussia Dortmund, 1. FC Koln and VfL Bochum will also be taking to the pitch this time.

“We’re pretty excited about our international guests from South Africa: the Kaizer Chiefs are also sending a legendary team to the tournament!

“Of course, you can be there in person again. Kick-off is on 10 January 2027 at 2 pm at the Seidenstickerhalle,” the statement read.