Canal+ Secures ICONS Cup Rights, SuperSport to Air Golf Event in December 2026

French media giant Canal+, parent company of MultiChoice, has secured multi-territory broadcast rights to the inaugural ICONS Cup South Africa, a three-day golf tournament that will air on SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa. The event runs from December 11 to 13, 2026, at The Links at Fancourt in George, South Africa.

The agreement covers Sub-Saharan Africa, France and selected international markets. It gives DStv subscribers in Nigeria and the rest of the region access to a competition that mixes professional golf with entertainment, though channel access will depend on subscription packages.

Team South Africa against Team World

The ICONS Cup will pit Team South Africa against Team World. Athletes from rugby, cricket, football, swimming and tennis will swap their usual sports for competitive golf. Four-time major championship winner Ernie Els will captain Team South Africa. Two-time Masters champion José María Olazábal will lead Team World.

Canal+ described the tournament as an innovative sporting competition combining professional golf with entertainment. The broadcaster said the event is designed to attract traditional golf fans and viewers who follow other major sports. The competition will feature enhanced player access, live conversations and fast-paced match play, according to Chris Sice, Chief Content Officer of the ICONS Series. Sice said the format is meant to provide a different viewing experience.

Where to watch on DStv

SuperSport will provide extensive coverage on television and digital platforms. Morning sessions will air on SuperSport Grandstand, DStv channel 201. Afternoon matches will be broadcast on SuperSport Golf, DStv channel 213. Highlights and tournament updates will be available through SuperSport Blitz and DStv CatchUp.

Canal+ said SuperSport's regional broadcasting network would make the competition accessible to audiences across Sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement did not specify whether Nigerian subscribers on lower-priced DStv packages would receive access to the live broadcasts. Subscribers may need to confirm that the designated channels are available under their current bouquets.

What it means for subscribers

Rendani Ramovha, Canal+'s Senior Vice President for Sports Content in English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa, welcomed the agreement. He said the broadcaster remained committed to delivering premium sporting events and international entertainment to subscribers. The deal comes as pay-TV operators face growing competition from digital streaming services and changing consumer viewing habits.

For Nigerian subscribers, the ICONS Cup adds another live sports property to SuperSport's lineup beyond established competitions. The key question remains whether lower-priced DStv packages will carry the live broadcasts in December 2026.