DStv launches five new packages, fresh pricing and Canal+ era branding
By Aboki Forex —
DStv has announced its biggest package overhaul in 15 years, introducing five new subscription tiers priced between R99 and R799 per month. The changes take effect on September 17, 2026, with a new slogan, “Expect+”, and refreshed colours and logo.
The announcement was made on Monday, September 7, as the broadcaster positions itself under French media giant Canal+, which completed its acquisition of MultiChoice at the end of 2025 in a deal valued at over R50 billion (N4.26 trillion).
New packages and pricing
The revised offering introduces five packages: Starter, Select, Sports, Movies & Series and Premium.
Starter costs R99 per month and gives access to 85 channels. Select is priced at R299 and steps up to 100 channels.
The Sports package, at R399 per month, unlocks 115 channels, including 17 dedicated sports channels covering football, cricket, rugby and action sports. Subscribers can now get a sports-focused bundle without upgrading to the most expensive tier.
A standalone Movies & Series package costs R500 per month, also offering 115 channels, with a stronger focus on entertainment through channels such as M-Net, kykNET and premium movie channels. This tier is aimed at viewers who want film and television content without a sports-heavy subscription.
Premium, the platform's top offering, remains at R799 per month and provides 130 channels, combining the broadest range of entertainment and sports available on the platform.
New channels and rebranding
DStv is adding several new channels alongside the restructured packages. New entertainment channel Wethu+ and SuperSport Kickoff will be included, along with M-Net Movies+, M-Net Movies Stars and M-Net Movies Legends, boosting the platform's film library.
Several SuperSport channels will carry new names, including SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Africa, SuperSport Extra and SuperSport Extra 2. Third-party additions include France24 and Church TV.
Why the change
MultiChoice CEO in South Africa, Wellington Ngwepe, said the previous package structure had not kept pace with how customers watch content. He said subscribers had repeatedly asked for better value and a simpler range of options, and that the new design was built around specific viewing needs rather than broad, overlapping bundles.
Earlier, MultiChoice confirmed that DStv subscription prices will remain unchanged in 2026, a break from its usual annual price adjustments. The company is trying to win back lost subscribers amid competition from streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video.