SportyTV joins DStv to bring more live sport to more fans across Africa 

Live sport will be more accessible than ever as SportyTV is added to DStv and GOtv bouquets across Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana.

The 24/7 sports channel will deliver around 750 live sporting events every year on DStv Access and GOtv Value, one of the most affordable ways to watch live sport alongside local and international entertainment, kids’ content and streaming – all in one package.  

SportyTV combines world-class football, basketball and combat sports with nonstop news, analysis, highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes access. The channel adds a new layer of sports coverage to DStv’s existing sports lineup and will also be available on GOtv in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana. 

“SportyTV is a strong addition to the DStv Access and GOtv Value content offering across Africa. Bringing new and exciting sports events to our customers, at an accessible price point, reflecting our commitment to making quality sport available to as many fans as possible across the continent,” said David Mignot, CEO of CANAL+ Africa. 

Sudeep Ramnani, Founder and CEO of Sporty Group, said: “Our ambition has always been to provide a truly global sports offering for African fans, one that combines live sports action, nonstop storytelling and unprecedented access to the world’s biggest clubs and competitions. Partnering with CANAL+ and launching on one of the continent’s leading TV and streaming providers allows us to bring that vision to millions more households across Africa.” 

“The SportyTV channel gives DStv and GOtv viewers more choice, complementing SuperSport’s wide variety of sports content,” said Rendani Ramovha, CANAL+ Director of Sport Content in English and Portuguese-speaking Africa. “It adds a fresh mix of live sport and broadens DStv’s compelling sports offering, covering an additional array of the live action loved by African sports fans.” 

Football fans can look forward to an extensive lineup featuring popular competitions, including the English Premier League, Carabao Cup, EFL Championship and Women’s FA Cup, alongside LaLiga, the Spanish Super Cup, the Bundesliga and the Italian Serie A.  

Elias Gallego, VP of Business Development, Marketing, and Media at Sporty Group, added: “We’re thrilled to launch SportyTV on DStv and GOtv and make watching sport more accessible than ever to fans across Africa. Through this partnership, we’re able to reach millions of viewers and deliver a wide variety of competitions and content, connecting sports fans with exciting moments from around the world.” 

SportyTV will also be home to Real Madrid TV, Arsenal TV, Chelsea TV and Manchester City TV, offering fans unprecedented access to four of the world’s biggest clubs. Beyond the elite European clubs, viewers can enjoy top-tier South American football through the Copa Libertadores, Argentina League and Brazil Serie A, as well as additional coverage from the Greek League and Saudi Pro League. The channel’s offering is further complemented by world-class basketball through the NBA and a growing portfolio of international sports content. 

DStv Access subscribers now get even more value, with SportyTV bolstering the line-up as a 24/7 sports channel and giving customers the chance to watch live sport that was not previously available on the package. 

DStv Access also includes 80+ TV channels spanning movies, series, reality shows, lifestyle, kids’ entertainment, news and more, with additional channels being added regularly. Recent and upcoming additions include WWE, music channel Base Pulse and, from 1 July, Novelas+, featuring telenovelas from around the world. SuperSport will also launch a dedicated World Cup pop-up channel for the tournament. 

Customers looking for the full SuperSport line-up, including every Premier League match, major rugby fixtures, Formula 1 and MotoGP, will need to upgrade to DStv Premium. 

SportyTV launched on 10 June 2026 and is available in HD on DStv Channel 236 and GOtv Channel 58 in Nigeria, on DStv Channel 237 and GOtv Channel 58 in Kenya, and on DStv Channel 237 and GOtv Channel 36 in Ghana. Content may differ per region.  

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About CANAL+ 
CANAL+ is a global media and entertainment company with leading positions in Europe and Africa. Over 40 million viewers enjoy CANAL+ content, which brings together the best local and global films, live sport, TV series and much more. CANAL+ operates in over 70 countries and has approximately 15,000 employees. 

CANAL+ operates across the entire audio-visual value chain, including production, broadcast, distribution and aggregation. In addition to its Pay-TV and streaming operations in Europe, Africa and Asia, the combined group includes: MultiChoice Group, Africa’s leading entertainment platform; a minority interest in MultiChoice (Pty) Ltd the licenced broadcaster and provider of DStv services in South Africa; STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leading film and television studio, with worldwide production and distribution capabilities; Dailymotion, a major international video platform powered by cutting-edge proprietary technology for video delivery, advertising, and monetisation; CANAL+ Distribution, a production and distribution company specialising in creating and distributing diverse content and channels; telecommunication services, through GVA in Africa and CANAL+ Telecom in the French overseas jurisdictions and territories.  
 
CANAL+ also has minority stakes in Viaplay (Scandinavia’s leading entertainment provider), Viu (a leading OTT provider in Southeast Asia), and UGC, a leading French cinema group. 

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About Sporty Group 

Sporty Group is a global consumer internet and media company with unparalleled digital platforms that serve millions of daily active users through technology and operations hubs across four continents. The company delivers compelling, live, and engaging content to sportsfans around the world through its network of complementary brands spanning digital and linear broadcasting, gaming, and entertainment. For more information, please visit SportyGroup.com. 

Media Contacts 

Communiqué Advisory on behalf of Sporty Group: advisory@communiquehq.com 

CANAL+ Africa: lee.moteetee@canal-plus.com