Sundowns enter the season as defending champions after winning their 17th Premiership title in the preceding season.

Sundowns also competed in the 2024 MTN 8,[2] and are competing in the 2024–25 Nedbank Cup,[3] 2024–25 CAF Champions League,[4] and 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

[5] As of 3 February 2025[6] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

The group stage draw was held on 7 October 2024.