MultiChoice Announces Exciting Deal for DStv Subscribers Ahead of FIFA World Cup
- MultiChoice Group says all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will air live on DStv, GOtv
- The 2026 tournament will feature 48 countries for the first time, with 10 African nations qualifying
- DStv announce the deal as SuperSport promises exclusive shows for viewers across 27 African countries
Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.
MultiChoice Group has announced that all 104 matches of the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 will be broadcast live on SuperSport platforms across English and Portuguese-speaking African countries.
The pay-TV company, in a statement released on its website recently, said the matches would be available to subscribers on DStv, DStv Stream, GOtv and GOtv Stream from June 11 to July 19, 2026, on Supersport channels.
Source: Getty Images
The competition is expected to take place across Mexico, Canada and the United States.
DStv subscribers can watch the FIFA World Cup
MultiChoice Group, a subsidiary of CANAL+, described the tournament as the “most accessible World Cup ever” for its customers.
It added that subscribers from DStv Access to DStv Premium packages would have access to all live matches, highlights and repeats.
The statement reads
"For the first time, the tournament will be available in full to DStv subscribers from DStv Access through to DStv Premium, including all 104 live matches, highlights and repeats, making the FIFA World Cup 2026™ the most accessible World Cup ever for MultiChoice Group customers.
The tournament, which sees the expansion to 48 nations from 32, will begin in Mexico City on 11 June 2026 and run until the final in New Jersey on 19 July 2026. The expansion of the tournament makes it the longest-running FIFA World Cup tournament in the event’s history, with the largest number of matches to enjoy. Viewers are poised to enjoy the most exciting FIFA World Cup ever staged."
The 2026 edition of the World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, an expansion from the previous 32-nation format, making it the longest and biggest tournament in FIFA history with 104 matches.
27 African countries to enjoy the World Cup
Africa is expected to have its largest-ever representation at the tournament, with 10 countries qualifying from the Confederation of African Football. The qualified nations include Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Speaking on the development, Rendani Ramovha, CANAL+ Director for Content and Sports in English and Portuguese-speaking Africa, said the company was excited to bring the historic tournament to African audiences.
Ramovha said:
“We are thrilled to announce that our subscribers in English and Portuguese-speaking Africa will get to witness yet another historic FIFA World Cup on Your World of Champions, SuperSport.
“With Africa sending its biggest-ever contingent to Mexico, Canada and the USA, we are proud to bring Africans the biggest global sports showpiece in the SuperSport quality that they have become accustomed to.”
Source: Getty Images
He added that the broadcaster would introduce special programmes, magazine shows and football masterclasses featuring experts from across Africa and the world, alongside broadcasts tailored to local cultures and African languages.
According to the company, the FIFA World Cup coverage will be available in 27 African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Subscribers seeking more information on packages and streaming access can visit DStv, GOtv Africa and SuperSport.
No DStv subscription price increase
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that MultiChoice has confirmed that DStv subscription prices will remain unchanged in 2026, a change from its usual annual price adjustments.
The move is part of the company's efforts to win back lost subscribers amid challenges from streaming services.
Beyond pricing, MultiChoice is introducing new cost-sharing tools, including a bill-splitting feature on the MyDStv app.
Source: Legit.ng
