Curious about DStv Compact Plus? Here’s the channel list and how much you’ll pay
The DStv Compact Plus package offers more entertainment and sports than the Compact plan, with channels such as Africa Magic Showcase, SuperSport Premier League, and Nickelodeon. It is priced at ₦30,000 per month, subject to MultiChoice’s current rates.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- What is the DStv Compact Plus package?
- List of DStv Compact Plus channels and numbers
- How do I pay for DStv Compact Plus?
- What is the difference between Compact and Compact Plus?
- How much is the Compact Plus?
- How many channels are on DStv Compact Plus?
- What are the DStv Compact Plus SuperSport channels?
Key takeaways
- DStv Compact Plus is a mid-level package that offers more channels and premium content than the regular Compact plan.
- It features more than 145+ TV channels spanning sports, movies, documentaries, and kids’ programming.
- The monthly cost of DStv Compact Plus in Nigeria is ₦30,000 or ₦330,000 annually, depending on MultiChoice’s current pricing and your chosen payment method.
- A DStv Compact Plus subscription can be paid via the MyDStv app, internet banking, USSD, QuickTeller, POS terminals, Baxi Box agents, or at any DStv walk-in centre.
What is the DStv Compact Plus package?
DStv Compact Plus is a mid-tier package that offers access to more sports, movies, entertainment, and documentary channels than the standard Compact plan, while being more affordable than the Premium package.

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List of DStv Compact Plus channels and numbers
DStv Compact Plus offers over 145 channels, including HD channels. The monthly subscription for Compact Plus is ₦30,000, giving access to all channels included in the package without extra charges.
Below is an overview of DStv Compact Plus channels, organised by category. This partial list covers major channels, though channel numbers may vary slightly due to updates or regional differences.
Movies & entertainment channels
Below are some of the key movie and entertainment channels available on DStv Compact Plus.
Channel | Channel number |
1Magic | 103 |
M-Net Movies 3 | 107 |
M-Net Movies 4 | 108 |
Studio Universal HD | 112 |
KIX | 114 |
ME Channel | 115 |
Universal TV | 117 |
TeleMundo | 118 |
BBC Brit | 120 |
E! Entertainment | 124 |
Lifetime Entertainment | 131 |
CBS Reality | 132 |
TL Novelas | 133 |
Documentary & lifestyle
The DStv Compact Plus package features a selection of the main documentary and lifestyle channels.
Channel | Channel number |
Discovery Channel | 121 |
Discovery TLC | 135 |
Discovery Family | 136 |
Curiosity Channel | 185 |
National Geographic | 181 |
NatGeo Wild | 182 |
History | 186 |
CBS Justice | 170 |
BBC Lifestyle | 174 |
Food Network | 175 |
Sport channels
Below are some of the key DStv Compact Plus sports channels included in this DStv package.
Channel | Channel number |
ESPN | 218 |
ESPN 2 | 219 |
SuperSport Action | 210 |
SuperSport Premier League | 203 |
SuperSport LaLiga | 204 |
SuperSport Variety 1 | 206 |
SuperSport Variety 2 | 207 |
SuperSport Variety 3 | 208 |
WWE Channel | 128 |
Kids & teens channels
DStv Compact Plus provides a range of channels for kids and teens, including:
Channel | Channel number |
Cartoon Network | 301 |
Boomerang | 302 |
Disney Channel | 303 |
Nickelodeon | 305 |
Nick Jr. | 307 |
NickToons | 308 |
Disney Junior | 309 |
JimJam | 310 |
Music channels
Here are some of the main music channels offered on the DStv Compact Plus package.
Channel | Channel number |
MTV | 130 |
HIP TV | 324 |
Sound City | 327 |
Afro Music English | 326 |
POP Central | 189 |
Trace Gospel | 332 |
News & business channels
Below are some of the main news and business channels offered in this bouquet.
Channel | Channel number |
CNN International | 401 |
BBC World News | 400 |
Sky News | 402 |
Al Jazeera | 406 |
Bloomberg Television | 411 |
CNBC Africa | 410 |
Arise News | 416 |
Local & African channels
DStv Compact Plus also includes channels focused on local and African programming, as listed below.
Channel | Channel number |
Africa Magic Showcase | 151 |
Africa Magic Epic | 152 |
Africa Magic Urban | 153 |
Africa Magic Family | 154 |
Real Time | 155 |
Africa Magic Hausa | 156 |
Africa Magic Yoruba | 157 |
Africa Magic Igbo | 159 |
ROK | 168 |
ROK 2 | 169 |
ONMAX | 257 |
Silverbird | 252 |
AIT | 253 |
How do I pay for DStv Compact Plus?
You can pay for your DStv Compact Plus package through several convenient channels, including the MyDStv app, internet banking, POS terminals, USSD codes, QuickTeller, Baxi Box agents, or at any DStv walk-in centre. Below are the simple steps to complete your payment:
- Enter your smartcard number.
- Select Compact Plus.
- Choose a payment method.
- Confirm the amount.
- Complete the transaction and wait for confirmation.
What is the difference between Compact and Compact Plus?
The official Compare Packages page shows that DStv Compact Plus offers over 145 TV channels, compared with more than 130 TV channels on the regular Compact plan. The Compact Plus costs ₦30,000 per month, while the Compact is priced at ₦19,000 per month.
How much is the Compact Plus?
As of 2025, the DStv Compact Plus package costs ₦30,000 per month or ₦330,000 per year for annual payers. The annual plan effectively gives you one month free, making it a more cost-effective option.

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How many channels are on DStv Compact Plus?
The DStv Compact Plus package in Nigeria offers over 145 channels across multiple categories, including sports, movies, documentaries, lifestyle, news, kids’ entertainment, and music.
What are the DStv Compact Plus SuperSport channels?
DStv Compact Plus offers a wide range of sports, including football, cricket, tennis, golf, and motorsport, with key channels such as SuperSport Premier League, La Liga, Action, Variety 1–4, ESPN, ESPN 2, and the WWE Channel.
DStv Compact Plus in Nigeria is ideal for those who want more than the basic viewing experience. It offers over 145 channels covering sports, movies, documentaries, lifestyle, news, kids’ entertainment, and music, all for a monthly fee of ₦30,000.
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