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| logo = Supersport2012.jpg
| logo = Supersport2012.jpg
| logo_size = 250px
| logo_size = 250px
| logo_caption = Channel logo {{as of|July 2012|lc=y}}
| logo_caption = Logo used since 1995, This is a remodeled version introduced in 2012
| image =  
| image =  
| launch_date = {{launch date and age|1988}} (as Sports segment on [[M-Net]])<br />1995 (as a single complete channel)
| launch_date = {{start date and age|1988}} (as Sports segment on [[M-Net]])<br />1995 (as a single complete channel)
| closed_date =  
| closed_date =  
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[16:9]], [[4:3]] ([[HDTV]])<br />{{small|Downscaled to [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed}}
| picture_format = [[4K resolution|4K]], [[1080i]] [[16:9]], [[4:3]] ([[HDTV]])<br />{{small|Downscaled to [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed}}
| network = DStv
| network = DStv
| owner   = [[MultiChoice]]
| owner = [[MultiChoice]] ([[Canal+ S.A.]])
| country = [[South Africa]]
| country = [[South Africa]]
| language = {{Plainlist|
| language = {{Plainlist|
* [[Afrikaans]]  
* [[Afrikaans]]  
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* [[Zulu language|Zulu]]
* [[Zulu language|Zulu]]
}}
}}
| area         = [[Africa]]  
| area = [[Africa]]
| affiliates   = {{Plainlist|
| affiliates = {{Plainlist|
* [[ESPN]]
* [[ESPN]]
* [[Eurosport]]
* [[Fox Sports Australia]]
* [[Fox Sports Australia]]
* [[Sky Sports]]  
* [[Sky Sports]]  
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| headquarters = [[Johannesburg]]
| headquarters = [[Johannesburg]]
| former_names = M-Net SuperSport (1988–1994)
| former_names = M-Net SuperSport (1988–1994)
| replaced     =  
| replaced =  
| replaced_by =  
| replaced_by =  
| sister_channels = {{Plainlist|
| sister_channels = {{Plainlist|
*[[1Magic]]
* [[1Magic]]
* [[Abol TV]]
* [[1Max]]
* Abol TV  
* [[Africa Magic]]  
* [[Africa Magic]]  
* [[Akwaaba Magic]]  
* [[Akwaaba Magic]]  
* [[Channel O]]  
* [[Channel O]]  
* [[kykNet]]
* [[kykNET]]
* [[M-Net]]
* [[M-Net]]
* [[M-Net Movies]]   
* [[M-Net Movies]]   
* [[M-Net City|Me]]  
* [[M-Net City|Me]]  
* [[Maisha Magic]]
* Maisha Magic  
* [[Mzansi Magic]]  
* [[Mzansi Magic]]  
* [[Novela Magic]]
* Novela Magic  
* [[OneZed]]
* OneZed
* [[Pearl Magic]]   
* [[Pearl Magic]]   
* [[Zambezi Magic]]
* [[Zambezi Magic]]
* [[Maningue Magic]]
* Maningue Magic
* [[Kwenda Magic]]
* Kwenda Magic
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| timeshift_service =  
| timeshift_service =  
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| terr_chan_1 = [[M-Net]] (as a sports feed during important events)
| terr_chan_1 = [[M-Net]] (as a sports feed during important events)
| terr_serv_2 = [[GOtv Africa|GOtv]]
| terr_serv_2 = [[GOtv Africa|GOtv]]
| terr_chan_2 = 30–36 (Bantu Africa)<br />130–136 (Ghana)<br />330–336 (Uganda)
| terr_chan_2 = 60–69 (Bantu Africa)<br />160–169 (Ghana)<br />360–369 (Uganda)
| terr_chan_3 = CSN
| terr_chan_3 = CSN
| sat_radio_serv_1 =  
| sat_radio_serv_1 =  
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| online_serv_1 = SuperSport.com
| online_serv_1 = SuperSport.com
| online_chan_1 = Live SuperSport Streaming online
| online_chan_1 = Live SuperSport Streaming online
| online_serv_2 = [[DStv]] App
| online_serv_2 = [[DStv]] Stream App
| online_chan_2 = Available to Subscribers
| online_chan_2 = Available to Subscribers
| online_serv_3 = [[Showmax]] Pro
| online_serv_3 = [[Showmax]]
| online_chan_3 = Live SuperSport Streaming
| online_chan_3 = Live SuperSport Streaming
}}
}}


'''SuperSport''' is a South African-based group of television channels carried on the [[DStv]] & [[Canal+]] satellite platforms alongside the [[GOtv Africa|GOtv]] terrestrial platform and [[Showmax]] Pro for live sports programming. It provides sports content in South Africa, Nigeria and many other African countries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ten Sports, Supersport sign multi-year digital content partnership|url=http://www.ameinfo.com/186518.html|access-date=4 September 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101012055039/http://www.ameinfo.com/186518.html|archive-date=12 October 2010}}</ref>
'''SuperSport''' is a South African-based group of television channels carried on the [[DStv]] & [[Canal+ Afrique|CANAL+]] satellite platforms alongside the [[GOtv Africa | GOtv]] terrestrial platform and [[Showmax]] for live sports programming. It provides sports content in South Africa, Nigeria and all Sub-Saharan Africa countries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ten Sports, Supersport sign multi-year digital content partnership|url=http://www.ameinfo.com/186518.html|access-date=4 September 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101012055039/http://www.ameinfo.com/186518.html|archive-date=12 October 2010}}</ref>


SuperSport previously also had operations in Europe in the Scandinavian, Benelux, Italy, Eastern Europe, Greek & Cypriot regions and had sports channels started by [[FilmNet]], being owned by [[MultiChoice]] at the time which have since been replaced. They also had operations in Thailand, under the current name [[True Sport]] & Egypt and Middle East via [[OSN|Cable Network of Egypt (CNE)]] & [[Arab Radio and Television Network]] respectively.
SuperSport broadcasts a wide range of major sporting events and leagues, including [[association football]], [[rugby football|rugby]], [[cricket]], [[tennis]], [[golf]], [[motorsport]], [[cycle sport|cycling]], [[boxing]], [[wrestling]], [[field hockey]], and [[Sport of athletics|athletics]]. At its peak, it was the world's largest broadcaster of live rugby and cricket, though it has since been overtaken by [[Sky Sports]]. It also held the position of the second-largest [[Premier League]] broadcaster globally, offering live matches and, when possible, high-definition broadcasts through the Premier League's Content Service.<ref>{{cite web|title=SuperSport wins South African contracts|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefa/events/tv/news/newsid=800528.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100830033755/http://www.uefa.com/uefa/events/tv/news/newsid=800528.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 August 2010|access-date=4 September 2010}}</ref>


The channel broadcasts most of the major sporting events and leagues of association football, [[Rugby football|rugby]], [[cricket]], tennis, golf, motorsport, cycling, boxing, wrestling, hockey, athletics. It was formerly the world's largest broadcaster of live rugby and cricket (having been overtaken by [[Sky Sports]]), and also the world's second largest [[Premier League]] broadcaster, broadcasting matches live and, where possible, in HD through the Premier League's Content Service Sr.<ref>{{cite web|title=SuperSport wins South African contracts|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefa/events/tv/news/newsid=800528.html|access-date=4 September 2010}}</ref>
In addition to its satellite channels, SuperSport provides content to [[M-Net]], CSN, and occasionally M-Net HD. Following the model of Sky Sports, in September 2020, SuperSport began operating thematic channels, dedicating specific channels to major sports.


Apart from its satellite channels, SuperSport also feeds content to [[M-Net]], CSN and occasionally to M-Net HD. As of September 2020, much the same way [[Sky Sports]] has done, SuperSport started to run thematic channels with most major sports getting their own channels.
Currently, more than 3.5 million households across Africa access SuperSport via the DStv platform.<ref name="sb1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.brandsearch.superbrands.com/download/1108/south-africa-volume-3/95900/south-africa-edition-3-supersport.pdf|title=SuperSport super brands}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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In 1986, [[M-Net]] was launched as South Africa's first pay-television channel and, along with [[Canal+]], only the second outside of the United States. The channel immediately showed its intention to include sport in its programming line-up, by securing exclusive rights of an important [[Currie Cup]] match between [[Golden Lions|Transvaal]] and [[Western Province (rugby team)|Western Province]] for its first ever broadcast. From 1988, sports coverage on M-Net ran under the banner of ''M-Net SuperSport''.
In 1986, [[M-Net]] was launched as South Africa's first pay-television channel and, along with [[Canal+ (French TV channel)|Canal+]], only the second outside of the United States. The channel immediately showed its intention to include sport in its programming line-up, by securing exclusive rights of an important [[Currie Cup]] match between [[Golden Lions|Transvaal]] and [[Western Province (rugby team)|Western Province]] for its first ever broadcast. From 1988, sports coverage on M-Net ran under the banner of ''M-Net SuperSport''.


M-Net SuperSport expanded its range of coverage, including live overseas rugby, cricket, golf, boxing and cycling. Following South Africa's readmission into international cricket, SuperSport scored another marketing coup by securing exclusive rights to the [[1992 Cricket World Cup]].
M-Net SuperSport expanded its range of coverage, including live overseas rugby, cricket, golf, boxing and cycling. Following South Africa's readmission into international cricket, SuperSport scored another marketing coup by securing exclusive rights to the [[1992 Cricket World Cup]].
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When rugby turned professional in 1995, a deal was struck between the newly formed [[SANZAAR|SANZAR]] and [[Rupert Murdoch]]'s [[News Corporation (1980–2013)|News Corporation]]. In South Africa, SuperSport was awarded exclusive broadcasting rights of the [[Super 12]] competition, as well as the [[Tri Nations (rugby union)|Tri Nations]]. Following this deal, rugby gradually ceased broadcasting on the [[SABC]], while SuperSport became a carrier of live rugby broadcasts.
When rugby turned professional in 1995, a deal was struck between the newly formed [[SANZAAR|SANZAR]] and [[Rupert Murdoch]]'s [[News Corporation (1980–2013)|News Corporation]]. In South Africa, SuperSport was awarded exclusive broadcasting rights of the [[Super 12]] competition, as well as the [[Tri Nations (rugby union)|Tri Nations]]. Following this deal, rugby gradually ceased broadcasting on the [[SABC]], while SuperSport became a carrier of live rugby broadcasts.


At the same time, Naspers expanded its pay-television operations to a satellite carrier. With the launch of DStv in 1995, SuperSport became a multi-channel network and an independent brand, although it was still primarily associated with M-Net. The network made full use of the satellite platform to expand its sports offering: For the Olympic Games, six channels are generally used for live events.
At the same time, [[Naspers]] expanded its pay-television operations to a satellite carrier. With the launch of DStv in 1995, SuperSport became a multi-channel network and an independent brand, although it was still primarily associated with M-Net.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-16 |title=SuperSport goes hi-tech for soccer's greatest month |url=https://mg.co.za/special-reports/2022-11-16-supersport-goes-hi-tech-for-soccers-greatest-month/ |access-date=2023-06-11 |website=The Mail & Guardian |language=en-ZA}}</ref> The network made full use of the satellite platform to expand its sports offering: For the Olympic Games, six channels are generally used for live events.
 
On 4 September 2001, SuperSport moved its locations on the DStv platform. All of the SuperSport channels were now located in the 21-29 range while SuperSport Zone moved to channel 20. SuperSport International was renamed SuperSport 3, with an emphasis on the "big 3" sports (soccer, athletics, boxing) carried by the network. The interactive service, SuperSport Zone, started in May 2001.<ref>"Major re-launch for Africa's sports on TV", ''Africa Film & TV Magazine'', nº. 32, February–April 2002</ref>


In 2007, the SABC lost its exclusive rights to the local [[Premier Soccer League]] (PSL) to SuperSport, in a deal worth R1.6&nbsp;billion. The deal stipulated that some matches had to be shared with the SABC. In August 2011, SuperSport renewed its contract with the PSL for another five years.
In 2007, the SABC lost its exclusive rights to the local [[Premier Soccer League]] (PSL) to SuperSport, in a deal worth R1.6&nbsp;billion. The deal stipulated that some matches had to be shared with the SABC. In August 2011, SuperSport renewed its contract with the PSL for another five years.
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Since 2011, SuperSport's association with M-Net began to fade, when M-Net split its terrestrial feed from its DStv channel. DStv viewers can no longer watch sports events on M-Net, although terrestrial subscribers still get feeds on the main channel, as well as the Community Services Network (CSN).
Since 2011, SuperSport's association with M-Net began to fade, when M-Net split its terrestrial feed from its DStv channel. DStv viewers can no longer watch sports events on M-Net, although terrestrial subscribers still get feeds on the main channel, as well as the Community Services Network (CSN).


A [[Premier Soccer League]] team bears the channel's name. [[SuperSport United F.C.]] was originally known as Pretoria City but bought by M-Net in 1995 after which it was renamed.
A [[Premier Soccer League]] team bears the channel's name. [[SuperSport United F.C.]] was originally known as Pretoria City but bought by M-Net in 1995 after which it was renamed. In July 2025, it was announced that [[Siwelele F.C.]] would buy the club.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SuperSport United sold to Siwelele Football Club |url=https://africanfootball.com/news/828782/SuperSport-United-sold-to-Siwelele-Football-Club|date=2025-07-04|access-date=2025-07-29 |website=African Football}}</ref>
 
On August 8, 2020, SuperSport announced a gradual makeover/revamp of its channels, meaning the numbering of the channels since the channel's commencement of expansion in 2003 such as ''SuperSport 3'' would be replaced with specific-sport TV channels which they "''enhances the sports viewers' experience''" and "''makes it easier to find and watch a favourite league, competition or sport''". The revamp would be operational from September 1, 2020, onwards.<ref>{{Cite web|last=AsuquoE|date=2020-08-08|title=SuperSport channels are getting a new makeover to give your favourite sport a dedicated home of its own|url=https://talkmediaafrica.com/2020/08/08/supersport-channels-are-getting-a-new-makeover-to-give-your-favourite-sport-a-dedicated-home-of-its-own/|access-date=2020-08-11|website=TalkMedia Africa|language=en-US}}</ref>


On August 8, 2020, SuperSport announced a gradual makeover/revamp of its channels, meaning the numbering of the channels since the channel's commencement of expansion in 2003 such as ''SuperSport 3'' would be replaced with specific-sport TV channels which they "''enhances the sports viewers' experience''" and "''makes it easier to find and watch a favorite league, competition or sport''". The revamp would be operational from September 1, 2020, onwards.<ref>{{Cite web|last=AsuquoE|date=2020-08-08|title=SuperSport channels are getting a new makeover to give your favourite sport a dedicated home of its own|url=https://talkmediaafrica.com/2020/08/08/supersport-channels-are-getting-a-new-makeover-to-give-your-favourite-sport-a-dedicated-home-of-its-own/|access-date=2020-08-11|website=TalkMedia Africa|language=en-US}}</ref>
On April 22, 2021, SuperSport got ownership of School Sport Live and rebranded it into SuperSport Schools. Under the new ownership, SuperSport Schools will continue to broadcast the best of School Sports online and also through SuperSport linear channels bringing it close to their other content. In this agreement, the brand is expected to get a mobile app later in the year.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.multichoice.com/media/news/supersport-to-invest-in-schools-sport/ | title=SuperSport to invest in Schools Sport | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819051324/https://www.multichoice.com/media/news/supersport-to-invest-in-schools-sport/ | archive-date=2022-08-19}}</ref>


On April 22, 2021, SuperSport got ownership of School Sport Live and rebranded it into SuperSport Schools. Under the new ownership, SuperSport Schools will continue to broadcast the best of School Sports online and also through SuperSport linear channels bringing it close to their other content. In this agreement, the brand is expected to get a mobile app later in the year.<ref>{{cite news |title=kèo nhà cái |url=https://keonhacai.bio/ |access-date=5 April 2023}}</ref><ref>https://www.multichoice.com/media/news/supersport-to-invest-in-schools-sport/</ref>
===Random Factoids About SuperSport===
*In 2009, SuperSport broadcast nearly 8,000 hours of live sports across its channels.
*SuperSport’s total viewership across Africa exceeds ten million.
*The network receives around 300 live broadcast feeds from across the world each weekend.
*SuperSport hosts 420 outside broadcasts annually, excluding those in Africa.
*In February 2009, SuperSport became the first [[Africa]]n broadcaster to launch a 24-hour High Definition (HD) channel.
*The 26-camera broadcast of the [[Kaizer Chiefs]]/[[Orlando Pirates]] derby in 2009 set a new standard for local football coverage.
*The same year, SuperSport also became the first to broadcast a PSL derby in HD.<ref name="sb1"/>
*In 2021 SuperSport ventured into the Online gambling sphere by launching [[SuperSportBet]].


==List of channels==
==List of channels==
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===South Africa===
===South Africa===


*SuperSport WWE HD (128)> DStv Family
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
*SuperSport Blitz HD (200) > DStv Access
|-
*SuperSport Grandstand HD (201)> DStv Premium
!Channel Name
*SuperSport PSL HD (202)> DStv Compact
!Channel Number
*SuperSport Premier League HD (203)> DStv Compact
!Packages
*SuperSport LaLiga HD (204)> DStv Family
|-
*SuperSport Football HD (205)> DStv Family
|SuperSport WWE HD
*SuperSport Variety 1 HD (206)> DStv Compact Plus
|128
*SuperSport Variety 2 HD (207)> DStv Compact Plus
|DStv Family
*SuperSport Variety 3 HD (208)> DStv Compact
|-
*SuperSport Variety 4 HD (209)> DStv Access
|SuperSport Events HD
*SuperSport Action HD (210)> DStv Compact Plus
|199
*SuperSport Rugby HD (211)> DStv Premium
|DStv Compact Plus
*SuperSport Cricket HD (212)> DStv Premium
|-
*SuperSport Golf HD (213)> DStv Premium
|SuperSport Blitz HD
*SuperSport Tennis HD (214)> DStv Premium
|200
*SuperSport Motorsport HD (215)> DStv Premium
|DStv Access
*SuperSport Schools HD (216)> DStv Access
|-
*SuperSport Máximo 1 HD (241)> DStv Premium
|SuperSport Grandstand HD
*SuperSport Play (243)> DStv Free To View
|201
*SuperSport OTT 1 (244) (DStv App)
|DStv Premium
*SuperSport OTT 5 (245) (DStv App)
|-
*SuperSport OTT 2 (246) (DStv App)
|SuperSport PSL HD
*SuperSport OTT 3 (247) (DStv App)
|202
*SuperSport OTT 4 (248) (DStv App)
|DStv Compact
*SuperSport OTT 6 (950) (DStv App)
|-
*SuperSport OTT 7 (951) (DStv App)
|SuperSport Premier League HD
*SuperSport OTT 8 (952) (DStv App)
|203
*SuperSport CSN (490) (M-Net Terrestrial)
|DStv Compact
*SuperSport Select (GOtv)
|-
|SuperSport LaLiga HD
|204
|DStv Access
|-
|SuperSport Football HD
|205
|DStv Family
|-
|SuperSport Variety 1 HD
|206
|DStv Compact Plus
|-
|SuperSport Variety 2 HD
|207
|DStv Compact Plus
|-
|SuperSport Variety 3 HD
|208
|DStv Compact
|-
|SuperSport Variety 4 HD
|209
|DStv Access
|-
|SuperSport Action HD
|210
|DStv Compact
|-
|SuperSport Rugby HD
|211
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Cricket HD
|212
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Golf HD
|213
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Tennis HD
|214
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Motorsport HD
|215
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Schools HD
|216
|DStv Easyview
|-
|SuperSport Máximo 1 HD
|241
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Play
|243
|DStv Free To View
|-
|SuperSport OTT 1
|244
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 5
|245
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 2
|246
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 3
|247
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 4
|248
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 6
|950
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 7
|951
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 8
|952
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport CSN
|490
|
|-
|M-Net Terrestrial
|491
|
|}


===Nigeria===
===Nigeria===


*SuperSport WWE HD (128; GOtv Ch. 36)> DStv Confam; GOtv Supa
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
*SuperSport Blitz HD (200, GOtv Ch. 30)> DStv Yanga; GOtv Smallie
|-
*SuperSport Grandstand HD (201)> DStv Premium
!Channel Name
*SuperSport Football Plus HD (202)> DStv Compact Plus
!Channel Number
*SuperSport Premier League HD (203)> DStv Compact
!Packages
*SuperSport LaLiga HD (204; GOtv Ch. 32)> DStv Confam; GOtv Max
|-
*SuperSport Football (205; GOtv Ch. 31)> DStv Yanga; GOtv Jolli
|rowspan=2|SuperSport WWE HD
*SuperSport Variety 1 HD (206)> DStv Compact Plus
|128 or 209
*SuperSport Variety 2 HD (207)> DStv Compact
|DStv Confam
*SuperSport Variety 3 HD (208)> DStv Confam
|-
*SuperSport Variety 4 (209)> DStv Confam
|68
*SuperSport Action HD (210)> DStv Compact Plus
|GOtv Supa
*SuperSport Rugby (211)> DStv Premium
|-
*SuperSport Cricket (212)> DStv Premium
|SuperSport Events HD
*SuperSport Golf (213)> DStv Premium
|199
*SuperSport Tennis HD (214)> DStv Premium
|DStv Compact Plus
*SuperSport Motorsport HD (215)> DStv Premium
|-
*SuperSport Máximo 1 HD (241)> DStv Premium
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Blitz Africa HD
*SuperSport Máximo 2 HD (242)> DStv Premium
|200
*SuperSport OTT 1 (244) (DStv App)
|DStv Padi
*SuperSport OTT 5 (245) (DStv App)
|-
*SuperSport OTT 2 (246) (DStv App)
|60
*SuperSport OTT 3 (247) (DStv App)
|GOtv Smallie
*SuperSport OTT 4 (248) (DStv App)
|-
*SuperSport OTT 6 (950) (DStv App)
|SuperSport Grandstand HD
*SuperSport OTT 7 (951) (DStv App)
|201
*SuperSport OTT 8 (952) (DStv App)
|DStv Premium
*SuperSport Select 1 (GOtv Ch. 33)> GOtv Max
|-
*SuperSport Select 2 (GOtv Ch. 34)> GOtv Jinja
|SuperSport Football Plus HD
|202
|DStv Compact Plus
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Premier League HD
|203
|DStv Compact
|-
|65
|GOtv Supa Plus
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport LaLiga HD
|204
|DStv Confam
|-
|62
|GOtv Max
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Football HD
|205
|DStv Yanga
|-
|61
|GOtv Jolli
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Action HD
|206
|DStv Compact
|-
|66
|GOtv Supa Plus
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Africa HD
|207
|DStv Yanga
|-
|63
|GOtv Jinja
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Africa 2 HD
|208
|DStv Confam
|-
|64
|GOtv Max
|-
|SuperSport Variety 1 HD
|210
|DStv Compact Plus
|-
|SuperSport Rugby
|211
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Cricket
|212
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Golf
|213
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Tennis HD
|214
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Motorsport HD
|215
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Máximo 1 HD
|241
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Máximo 2 HD
|242
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport OTT 1
|244
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 5
|245
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 2
|246
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 3
|247
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 4
|248
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 6
|950
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 7
|951
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 8
|952
|DStv App
|}


===Rest Of Africa===
===Rest Of Africa===
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====Anglophone Africa====
====Anglophone Africa====


*SuperSport WWE HD (128; GOtv Ch. 36)> DStv Family; GOtv Supa
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
*SuperSport PSL HD (202)> DStv Compact (Southern Africa only)
|-
*SuperSport Blitz HD (220; GOtv Ch. 30)> DStv Access; GOtv Lite
!Channel Name
*SuperSport Grandstand HD (221)> DStv Premium
!Channel Number
*SuperSport Football Plus HD (222)> DStv Compact Plus
!Packages
*SuperSport Premier League HD (223; Canal+ Rwanda Ch. 433)> DStv Compact; Canal+ English Plus
|-
*SuperSport LaLiga HD (224; GOtv Ch. 32; Canal+ Rwanda Ch. 434)> DStv Family; GOtv Max; Canal+ English Plus
|rowspan=3|SuperSport WWE HD
*SuperSport Football (225; GOtv Ch. 31)> DStv Access; GOtv Plus
|128 or 229
*SuperSport Variety 1 HD (226)> DStv Compact Plus
|DStv Family
*SuperSport Variety 2 HD (227)> DStv Compact
|-
*SuperSport Variety 3 HD (228)> DStv Family
|68
*SuperSport Variety 4 (229)> DStv Access
|GOtv Supa
*SuperSport Action HD (230)> DStv Compact Plus
|-
*SuperSport Rugby (231)> DStv Premium
|725
*SuperSport Cricket (232)> DStv Premium
|[[Canal+ Afrique|CANAL+]] English Plus & TOUT CANAL+
*SuperSport Golf (233)> DStv Premium
|-
*SuperSport Tennis HD (234)> DStv Premium
|SuperSport Events HD
*SuperSport Motorsport HD (235)> DStv Premium
|199
*SuperSport Liyu 2 HD (239)> DStv Family
|DStv Compact Plus
*SuperSport Liyu HD (240)> DStv Family
|-
*SuperSport Máximo 1 HD (241)> DStv Premium
|SuperSport PSL HD
*SuperSport Máximo 2 HD (242)> DStv Premium
|202
*SuperSport Play (243)> DStv Free To View (Southern Africa only)
|DStv Compact (Southern Africa only)
*SuperSport OTT 1 (244) (DStv App)
|-
*SuperSport OTT 5 (245) (DStv App)
|SuperSport Schools HD
*SuperSport OTT 2 (246) (DStv App)
|216
*SuperSport OTT 3 (247) (DStv App)
|DStv Access (Southern Africa only)
*SuperSport OTT 4 (248) (DStv App)
|-
*SuperSport OTT 6 (950) (DStv App)
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Blitz Africa HD
*SuperSport OTT 7 (951) (DStv App)
|220
*SuperSport OTT 8 (952) (DStv App)
|DStv Access
*SuperSport Select 1 (GOtv Ch. 33)> GOtv Max
|-
*SuperSport Select 2 (GOtv Ch. 34)> GOtv Value
|60
|GOtv Lite
|-
|SuperSport Grandstand HD
|221
|DStv Premium
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Football Plus HD
|222
|DStv Compact Plus
|-
|110 or 253 or 78
|[[Canal+ Afrique|CANAL+]] English Plus & TOUT CANAL+
|-
|rowspan=3|SuperSport Premier League HD
|223
|DStv Compact
|-
|65
|GOtv Supa Plus
|-
|112 or 255 or 80
|[[Canal+ Afrique|CANAL+]] English Plus & TOUT CANAL+
|-
|rowspan=3|SuperSport LaLiga HD
|224
|DStv Family
|-
|62
|GOtv Max
|-
|113 or 256 or 81
|[[Canal+ Afrique|CANAL+]] English Plus & TOUT CANAL+
|-
|rowspan=3|SuperSport Football HD
|225
|DStv Access
|-
|61
|GOtv Plus
|-
|111 or 254 or 79
|[[Canal+ Afrique|CANAL+]] English Plus & TOUT CANAL+
|-
|rowspan=3|SuperSport Action HD
|226
|DStv Compact
|-
|66
|GOtv Supa Plus
|-
|726
|[[Canal+ Afrique|CANAL+]] English Plus & TOUT CANAL+
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Africa HD
|227
|DStv Lite
|-
|63
|GOtv Value
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Africa 2 HD
|228
|DStv Family
|-
|64
|GOtv Max
|-
|SuperSport Variety 1 HD
|230
|DStv Compact Plus
|-
|SuperSport Rugby
|231
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Cricket
|232
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Golf
|233
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Tennis HD
|234
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Motorsport HD
|235
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Máximo 1 HD
|241
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Máximo 2 HD
|242
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Play
|243
|DStv Free To View (Southern Africa only)
|-
|SuperSport OTT 1
|244
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 5
|245
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 2
|246
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 3
|247
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 4
|248
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 6
|950
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 7
|951
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 8
|952
|DStv App
|}


====Lusophone Africa====
====Lusophone Africa====
(Applies mainly in Angola & Mozambique)
(Applies mainly in Angola & Mozambique)


*SuperSport Blitz HD (600; GOtv Ch. 30)
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
*SuperSport Máximo 1 HD (601)
|-
*SuperSport Máximo 2 HD (602)
!Channel Name
*SuperSport Máximo 3 HD (603)
!Channel Number
*SuperSport Máximo 360 (604; GOtv Ch. 35)
!Packages
*SuperSport WWE HD (620; GOtv Ch. 36)
|-
*SuperSport Grandstand HD (621)
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Máximo 360
*SuperSport Football Plus HD (622)
|600
*SuperSport Premier League HD (623)
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+, DStv Familia
*SuperSport LaLiga HD (624; GOtv Ch. 32)
|-
*SuperSport Football (625; GOtv Ch. 31)
|50
*SuperSport Variety 1 HD (626)
|GOtv Supa Plus
*SuperSport Variety 2 HD (627)
|-
*SuperSport Variety 3 HD (628)
|SuperSport Máximo 1 HD
*SuperSport Variety 4 (629)
|601
*SuperSport Action HD (630)
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande
*SuperSport Rugby (631)
|-
*SuperSport Cricket (632)
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Máximo 2 HD
*SuperSport Golf (633)
|602
*SuperSport Tennis HD (634)
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+
*SuperSport Motorsport HD (635)
|-
*SuperSport OTT 1 (244) (DStv App)
|52
*SuperSport OTT 5 (245) (DStv App)
|GOtv Supa Plus
*SuperSport OTT 2 (246) (DStv App)
|-
*SuperSport OTT 3 (247) (DStv App)
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Máximo 3 HD
*SuperSport OTT 4 (248) (DStv App)
|603
*SuperSport OTT 6 (950) (DStv App)
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+
*SuperSport OTT 7 (951) (DStv App)
|-
*SuperSport OTT 8 (952) (DStv App)
|51
*SuperSport Select 1 (GOtv Ch. 33)
|GOtv Supa Plus
*SuperSport Select 2 (GOtv Ch. 34)
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport WWE HD
|610 or 629
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+
|-
|68
|GOtv Supa Plus
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Blitz Africa HD
|620
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+, DStv Familia
|-
|60
|GOtv Supa Plus
|-
|SuperSport Grandstand HD
|621
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue
|-
|SuperSport Football Plus HD
|622
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Premier League HD
|623
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+
|-
|65
|GOtv Supa Plus
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport LaLiga HD  
|624
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+, DStv Familia
|-
|62
|GOtv Supa Plus
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Football HD
|625
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+, DStv Familia, DStv Facil
|-
|61
|GOtv Supa Plus
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Action HD
|626
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+
|-
|66
|GOtv Supa Plus
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Africa HD
|627
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande
|-
|63
|GOtv Supa Plus
|-
|rowspan=2|SuperSport Africa 2 HD
|628
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+,
|-
|64
|GOtv Supa Plus
|-
|SuperSport Variety 1 HD
|630
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue
|-
|SuperSport Rugby
|631
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Cricket
|632
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Golf
|633
|DStv Premium
|-
|SuperSport Tennis HD
|634
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue
|-
|SuperSport Motorsport HD
|635
|DStv Mega or DStv Bue
|-
|SuperSport OTT 1
|244
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 5
|245
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 2
|246
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 3
|247
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 4
|248
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 6
|950
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 7
|951
|DStv App
|-
|SuperSport OTT 8
|952
|DStv App
|}


===SuperSport Blitz (200)===
===SuperSport Blitz (200)===
SuperSport Blitz, formerly known as SuperSport Update, was launched on 1 October 2006 & remains undoubtedly to be Africa's premier dedicated 24-hour sports news channel featuring the latest news, features, announcements, highlights, previews & sporting events all around the world. For some hours it relays [[Sky Sports News]] live from the UK.
SuperSport Blitz (Blitz Africa outside South Africa), formerly known as SuperSport Update, was launched on 1 October 2006 featuring news, features, announcements, highlights, previews & sporting events all around the world. For some hours it relays [[Sky Sports News]] live from the UK.


===SuperSport Grandstand (201)===
===SuperSport Grandstand (201)===
SuperSport's top channel which features the best of the day's live content including top events from tennis, rugby, cricket and live [[WWE]] pay-per-views. This channel is only available to DStv Premium subscribers.
SuperSport's channel which features the day's live content including events from tennis, rugby, cricket and live [[WWE]] pay-per-views. This channel is only available to DStv Premium subscribers.


===SuperSport PSL (202)===
===SuperSport PSL (202)===
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SuperSport Football Plus is a 24-hour dedicated football/soccer channel, specifically made for as the new home of [[UEFA Champions League]] for ROA Viewers alongside featured soccer documentaries, shows, news & matches. It also acts as a soccer overflow channel broadcasting other live fixtures when other SuperSport channels are occupied with live events.
SuperSport Football Plus is a 24-hour dedicated football/soccer channel, specifically made for as the new home of [[UEFA Champions League]] for ROA Viewers alongside featured soccer documentaries, shows, news & matches. It also acts as a soccer overflow channel broadcasting other live fixtures when other SuperSport channels are occupied with live events.


This channel is available for Nigeria (Ch. 202) & The Rest of African (ROA》Ch. 222/622) audiences on the DStv Compact Plus package.
This channel is available for Nigeria (Ch. 202) & The Rest of African (ROA》Ch. 222/622) audiences on the DStv Compact Plus package as well as [[Canal+ Afrique|CANAL+]] English Plus (Ch. 116) for Canal+ viewers.


===SuperSport Premier League (203)===
===SuperSport Premier League (203)===
SuperSport Premier League is a 24-hour football/soccer channel. SuperSport has the exclusive rights of telecasting the [[Premier League]] as well as the [[UEFA Champions League]] (For South African Viewers), and other major football tournaments. It is available on the DStv Compact & Canal+ English Plus (Rwanda) packages.
SuperSport Premier League is a 24-hour football/soccer channel. SuperSport has the exclusive rights of telecasting the [[Premier League]] as well as the [[UEFA Champions League]] (For South African Viewers), and other major football tournaments. It is available on the DStv Compact, GOtv Supa Plus (Nigeria & ROA) & [[Canal+ Afrique|CANAL+]] English Plus packages.


===SuperSport LaLiga (204)===
===SuperSport LaLiga (204)===
Home of the Spanish [[LaLiga]] & [[UEFA Europa League]] while also showcasing overflow matches from the [[UEFA Champions League]].
Home of the Spanish [[La Liga]] & [[UEFA Europa League]] while also showcasing overflow matches from the [[UEFA Champions League]].


In South Africa & The Rest of Africa, The channel is available to DStv Family customers, as well as DStv Confam (Nigeria), GOtv Max (Nigeria & ROA) & Canal+ English Plus (Rwanda)
In South Africa, the channel is available on DStv Access while for The Rest of Africa, it is available to DStv Family customers, as well as DStv Confam (Nigeria), GOtv Max (Nigeria & ROA) and [[Canal+ Afrique|CANAL+]] English Plus


===SuperSport Football (205)===
===SuperSport Football (205)===
Primarily showcases Italy's Serie A while also broadcasting matches from the [[Premier League]], [[UEFA Champions League]] and [[UEFA Europa League]], and selected international matches. The channel is available for DStv Family and upper packages in South Africa
Primarily showcases Italy's Serie A while also broadcasting matches from the [[Premier League]], [[UEFA Champions League]] and [[UEFA Europa League]], and selected international matches. The channel is available for DStv Family and upper packages in South Africa


The Nigerian & ROA Channel usually broadcasts delayed as well as a select number of live matches from the [[Premier League]], [[LaLiga]], [[Serie A]] and the [[Premier Soccer League]] (PSL) as well as [[UEFA Europa League]] & Ethiopian Football matches. The channel is available for DStv Access and GOtv Plus for Rest Of Africa customers & DStv Yanga and GOtv Jolli for Nigerian customers.
The Nigerian & ROA Channel usually broadcasts delayed as well as a select number of live matches from the [[Premier League]], [[La Liga]], [[Serie A]] and the [[Premier Soccer League]] (PSL) as well as [[UEFA Europa League]] & Ethiopian Football matches. The channel is available for DStv Access, GOtv Plus and [[Canal+ Afrique|CANAL+]] English Plus for Rest Of Africa customers & DStv Yanga and GOtv Jolli for Nigerian customers.


===SuperSport Variety 1 (206)===
===SuperSport Variety 1 (206)===
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Variety 2 features gymnastics, hockey, sailing and squash events while also functioning as an overflow channel for soccer matches.
Variety 2 features gymnastics, hockey, sailing and squash events while also functioning as an overflow channel for soccer matches.


The channel is available to DStv Compact Plus (South Africa) & DStv Compact (Nigeria & Rest Of Africa) customers as part of the offering SuperSport gives
The channel is available to DStv Compact Plus (South Africa) customers as part of the offering SuperSport gives


===SuperSport Variety 3 (208)===
===SuperSport Variety 3 (208)===
Variety 3 broadcasts athletics events, marathons, [[UEFA Europa Conference League]], live WWE & UFC programming including pay-per-view events, and also functions as an overflow for some soccer matches from the PSL, Premier League & UEFA Champions League for South African viewers. The channel is available for DStv Compact subscribers.
Variety 3 broadcasts athletics events, marathons, [[UEFA Europa Conference League]], live WWE & UFC programming including pay-per-view events, and also functions as an overflow for some soccer matches from the PSL, Premier League & UEFA Champions League for South African viewers. The channel is available for DStv Compact subscribers.


With the exclusion of overflow PSL, Premier League & UEFA Champions League matches as well as live UFC PPVs for Nigeria & Rest Of African audiences, the channel primarily broadcasts Italian Serie A. The channel, which also resembles Select 1 for GOtv subscribers, is available for DStv Confam (Nigeria), DStv Family & GOtv Max subscribers.
===SuperSport Variety 4 (209)===
 
===SuperSport Variety 4 (219)===
Variety 4 focuses on grassroot sports including varsity rugby, netball, BNL, DStv Diski Challenge, SRC, as well as WWE highlights in South Africa. The channel is offered under the DStv Access package.
Variety 4 focuses on grassroot sports including varsity rugby, netball, BNL, DStv Diski Challenge, SRC, as well as WWE highlights in South Africa. The channel is offered under the DStv Access package.
For Nigeria & ROA audiences (Channel resembles Select 2 on GOtv), it focuses on African sports including live football from Zambia & South Africa (PSL), magazine & variety shows as well as WWE highlights. The channel is offered under the DStv Access and GOtv Value packages for ROA & DStv Confam and GOtv Jinja in Nigeria.


===SuperSport Action (210)===
===SuperSport Action (210)===
SuperSport Action broadcasts a range of extreme sports as well as major boxing matches, [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] and EFC mixed martial arts programming and overflow content from rugby, soccer and cricket.
SuperSport Action broadcasts a range of extreme sports as well as major boxing matches, [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] and EFC mixed martial arts programming and overflow content from rugby, soccer and cricket.


Available to DStv Compact Plus customers
Available to DStv Compact and GOtv Supa Plus (Nigeria & ROA) customers.


===SuperSport Rugby (211)===
===SuperSport Rugby (211)===
SuperSport Rugby is the channel which focuses mainly on [[Rugby union|rugby]]. It shows all [[South Africa national rugby union team|national team]] rugby matches live, as well as all [[Super Rugby]] fixtures, the [[Currie Cup]], [[Varsity Rugby]] and certain top high school and club matches. Most matches have commentary in both English and Afrikaans, with a growing number also featuring a Xhosa feed.<ref>[https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/2014-07-23-xhosa-rugby-commentary-not-kicked-into-touch/ Xhosa rugby commentary not kicked into touch], ''[[The Sowetan]]'', 23 July 2014</ref>
SuperSport Rugby is the channel which focuses mainly on [[Rugby union|rugby]]. It shows all [[South Africa national rugby union team|national team]] rugby matches live, as well as all [[Super Rugby]] fixtures, the [[Currie Cup]], [[Varsity Rugby]] and certain top high school and club matches. Most matches have commentary in both English and Afrikaans, with a growing number also featuring a Xhosa feed.<ref>[https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/2014-07-23-xhosa-rugby-commentary-not-kicked-into-touch/ Xhosa rugby commentary not kicked into touch], ''[[The Sowetan]]'', 23 July 2014</ref>


As the world's  second largest broadcaster of live rugby, SuperSport's commentators read like a "who's who" of South African rugby greats. Current lead commentators in English are [[Matthew Pearce]], [[Hugh Bladen]], [[Gavin Cowley]], [[Owen Nkumane]] and [[Paul Stubbs]], while their analyst pool includes [[Joel Stransky]], [[Gcobani Bobo]], [[Bobby Skinstad]], [[Breyton Paulse]], [[Nick Mallett]], [[Ashwin Willemse]], [[Kobus Wiese]], [[Victor Matfield]], [[Jean de Villiers]] and [[Naas Botha]].
As the world's  second largest broadcaster of live rugby, SuperSport's current lead commentators in English are [[Matthew Pearce]], [[Hugh Bladen]], [[Gavin Cowley]], [[Owen Nkumane]] and [[Paul Stubbs]], while their analyst pool includes [[Joel Stransky]], [[Gcobani Bobo]], [[Bobby Skinstad]], [[Breyton Paulse]], [[Nick Mallett]], [[Ashwin Willemse]], [[Kobus Wiese]], [[Victor Matfield]], [[Jean de Villiers]] and [[Naas Botha]].


As a large broadcaster with expensive rights to the sport, the channel is exclusively on DStv Premium.
The channel is exclusively on DStv Premium.


===SuperSport Cricket (212)===
===SuperSport Cricket (212)===
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===SuperSport Motorsport (215)===
===SuperSport Motorsport (215)===
SuperSport Motorsport features live and archive content from the world of motorsports including [[Formula One|Formula 1]], [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]], [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|MotoGP]], [[Superbike racing|Superbikes]], [[Formula E]], [[NASCAR]] and more.
SuperSport Motorsport features live and archive content including [[Formula One|Formula 1]], [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]], [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|MotoGP]], [[Superbike racing|Superbikes]], [[Formula E]], [[NASCAR]] and more.


Exclusive to DStv Premium
Exclusive to DStv Premium
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In addition to the [[WWE Network]] being made locally available, SuperSport's WWE channel features live broadcasts of WWE's flagship programming of [[WWE Raw]] and [[WWE SmackDown]], along with additional WWE Network content including pay-per-view events, [[WWE NXT]], WWE 24, WWE Ride Along and more.
In addition to the [[WWE Network]] being made locally available, SuperSport's WWE channel features live broadcasts of WWE's flagship programming of [[WWE Raw]] and [[WWE SmackDown]], along with additional WWE Network content including pay-per-view events, [[WWE NXT]], WWE 24, WWE Ride Along and more.


===SuperSport Maximo (241)===
===SuperSport Máximo (241)===
SuperSport Maximo is the [[Portuguese-language]] channel broadcasting the same events from the other SuperSport channels. It is available mainly in the countries of [[Lusophone Africa]], but also in other African countries including South Africa.
SuperSport Maximo is the [[Portuguese-language]] channel broadcasting the same events from the other SuperSport channels, mainly the [[UEFA Champions League]], [[Formula One|Formula 1]] and [[Premier League]] in some instances. It is available mainly in the countries of [[Lusophone Africa]], but also in other African countries including South Africa.
 
==Broadcasting rights==
{{unreferenced section|date=November 2014}}
 
===Multi-sport events===
*[[Olympic Games]]
*[[Winter Olympic Games]]
*[[Paralympic Games]]
*[[Commonwealth Games]]
*[[All Africa Games]]


===Athletics===
== See also ==
*[[Diamond League|Wanda Diamond League]]
*[[World Athletics Championships]]
 
===American Football===
*[[National Football League]]
 
===Basketball===
*[[National Basketball Association]]
 
===Cricket===
====Domestic====
*[[Cricket in South Africa|International cricket in South Africa]]
*[[1 Day Cup]]
*[[T20 Domestic Series]]
*[[CSA T20 Challenge]]
 
====International====
*[[ICC Cricket World Cup]]
*[[ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup]]
*[[ICC Women's Cricket World Cup]]
*[[ICC Under-19 Women's Twenty20 World Cup]]
*[[ICC Champions Trophy]]
*[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]]
*[[ICC Women's T20 World Cup]]
*[[Asia Cup|DP World Asia Cup]]
*[[Pakistan Super League|HBL Pakistan Super League]]
*[[Indian Premier League|TATA Indian Premier League]]
*[[Women's Premier League (cricket)|TATA Women's Premier League]]
*[[Women's T20 Challenge|My 11 Circle Women's T20 Challenge]]
*[[Big Bash League|KFC Big Bash League]]
*[[Women's Big Bash League|Weber Women's Big Bash League]]
*[[Super Smash (men's cricket)|Dream11 Super Smash]]
*[[T20 Blast|Vitality T20 Blast]]
*[[SA20 (cricket)|SA20]]
*[[100 ball cricket|The Hundred]]
*[[Caribbean Premier League|Hero Caribbean Premier League]]
*[[Cricket in Australia|International cricket in Australia]]
*[[Cricket in Bangladesh|International cricket in Bangladesh]]
*[[Cricket in England|International cricket in England]]
*[[Cricket in India|International cricket in India]]
*[[Cricket in Ireland|International cricket in Ireland]]
*[[Cricket in New Zealand|International cricket in New Zealand]]
*[[Cricket in Pakistan|International cricket in Pakistan]]
*[[Cricket in Sri Lanka|International cricket in Sri Lanka]]
*[[Cricket in the West Indies|International cricket in West Indies]]
*[[Cricket in Zimbabwe|International cricket in Zimbabwe]]
 
===Futsal===
 
*[[FIFA Futsal World Cup]]
 
===Football===
====Domestic====
* [[South African Premier Division|DStv Premiership]]
* [[Nedbank Cup]]
* [[MTN 8]]
* [[Carling Black Label Cup]]
* [[National First Division]]
* [[DStv Diski Challenge]]
* [[Varsity Football (South Africa)|Varsity Football]]
* [[Philly's Games]] (amateur football)
 
====International====
*[[FIFA World Cup]]
*[[FIFA World Cup qualification]]
*[[FIFA Women's World Cup]]
*[[FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup]]
*[[FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup]]
*[[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup]]
*[[Africa Cup of Nations|TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup Of Nations]]
*[[African Nations Championship|TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship]]
*[[Women's Africa Cup of Nations|TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations]]
*[[CAF Champions League|TotalEnergies CAF Champions League]]
*[[CAF Women's Champions League|TotalEnergies CAF Women's Champions League]]
*[[CAF Confederation Cup|TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup]]
*[[CAF Super Cup|TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup]]
*[[UEFA European Championship]]
*[[UEFA European Championship qualifying]]
*[[UEFA European Women's Championship]]
*[[UEFA Nations League]]
*[[CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions|Finalissima]]
*[[UEFA Champions League]]
*[[UEFA Europa League]]
*[[UEFA Europa Conference League]]
*[[UEFA Youth League]]
*[[UEFA Super Cup]]
*[[UEFA Nations League]]
*[[English Premier League|Premier League]]
*[[Women's Super League|Barclays Women's Super League]]
*[[FA Cup|Emirates FA Cup]]
*[[FA Community Shield]]
*[[Football League Cup|Carabao Cup]]
*[[EFL Championship|Sky Bet Championship]] (Selected Matches)
*[[La Liga|La Liga Santander]]
*[[Segunda División|La Liga Smartbank]] (Promotional Playoffs only)
*[[Serie A|Serie A TIM]]
*[[COSAFA Cup|HollywoodBets COSAFA Cup]]
*[[COSAFA Women's Championship|HollywoodBets COSAFA Women's Championship]]
*[[COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship|HollywoodBets COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship]]
*[[Zambia Super League|MTN FAZ Super Division]] (Rest of Africa only)
*[[Ethiopian Premier League|BetKing Ethiopian Premier League]]
 
===Rugby===
*[[Rugby World Cup]]
*[[Women's Rugby World Cup]]
*[[Rugby World Cup Sevens]]
*[[Super Rugby]]
*[[The Rugby Championship]]
*[[Six Nations Championship]]
*[[Currie Cup]]
*[[Varsity Cup]]
*[[National Rugby League]]
*[[Gallagher Premiership Rugby]]
*[[European Rugby Champions Cup|European Champions Cup]]
*[[United Rugby Championship]]
*[[World Rugby Sevens Series]]
*[[World Rugby Women's Sevens Series]]
 
===Golf===
*[[The Masters]]
*[[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S Open]]
*[[The Open Championship]]
*[[Presidents Cup]]
*[[PGA Championship]]
*[[PGA Tour]]
*[[European Tour]]
*[[Ryder Cup]]
*[[LIV Golf]]
*[[Sunshine Tour]]
*[[Nedbank Golf Challenge]]
 
===Tennis===
*[[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]]
*[[French Open|Roland Garros]]
*[[Australian Open]]
*[[Laver Cup]]
*[[Davis Cup]]
*[[United Cup]]
*[[U.S. Open (tennis)|US Open]]
*[[ATP World Tour]]
*[[WTA Tour]]
*[[International Premier Tennis League]]
 
===Motorsport===
*[[Formula One]]
*[[Formula E]]
*[[Extreme E]]
*[[MotoGP]]
*[[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters]]
*[[Superbike World Championship]]
*[[S.A. National Rally Championship]]
*[[NASCAR]]
*[[V8 Supercars]]
*[[GT Asia Series]]
*[[TCR Asia Series]]
*[[FIA European Truck Racing Championship]]
*[[FIA World Rallycross Championship]]
*[[FIA Cross-Country Rally World Cup]]
*[[TCR International Series]]
*[[IndyCar]]
 
===Hockey===
*[[Men's FIH Hockey World Cup]]
*[[Women's FIH Hockey World Cup]]
*[[Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup]]
*[[Women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup]]
 
===Netball===
*[[2015 Netball World Cup|Netball World Cup]]
 
===Cycling===
*[[Giro d'Italia]]
*[[Tour de France]]
*[[Vuelta a España]]
 
===Boxing===
*[[HBO World Championship Boxing]]
*[[Premier Boxing Champions]]
 
===Professional Wrestling===
*[[WWE]]
 
'''Polo and Horse racing'''
*As seen on the show Poloin.Africa presented by Malwandla Hlekane
 
===MMA===
*[[UFC]]
As of 17 January 2019 started broadcasting UFC pay-per-view events live .
*[[Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC)|EFC]]
It also earned the rights for EFC events starting from March, 2019.
 
==See also==
*[[M-Net]]
*[[M-Net]]
*[[Filmnet]]
*[[Filmnet]]
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.supersport.com}}


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SuperSport
Logo used since 1995, This is a remodeled version introduced in 2012
CountrySouth Africa
Broadcast areaAfrica
NetworkDStv
Affiliates
HeadquartersJohannesburg
Programming
Language(s)
Picture format4K, 1080i 16:9, 4:3 (HDTV)
Downscaled to 576i for the SDTV feed
Ownership
OwnerMultiChoice (Canal+ S.A.)
Sister channels
History
Launched1988; 38 years ago (1988) (as Sports segment on M-Net)
1995 (as a single complete channel)
Former namesM-Net SuperSport (1988–1994)
Links
Websitesupersport.com
Availability
Terrestrial
M-NetM-Net (as a sports feed during important events)
GOtv60–69 (Bantu Africa)
160–169 (Ghana)
360–369 (Uganda)
CSN
Streaming media
SuperSport.comLive SuperSport Streaming online
DStv Stream AppAvailable to Subscribers
ShowmaxLive SuperSport Streaming

SuperSport is a South African-based group of television channels carried on the DStv & CANAL+ satellite platforms alongside the GOtv terrestrial platform and Showmax for live sports programming. It provides sports content in South Africa, Nigeria and all Sub-Saharan Africa countries.[1]

SuperSport broadcasts a wide range of major sporting events and leagues, including association football, rugby, cricket, tennis, golf, motorsport, cycling, boxing, wrestling, field hockey, and athletics. At its peak, it was the world's largest broadcaster of live rugby and cricket, though it has since been overtaken by Sky Sports. It also held the position of the second-largest Premier League broadcaster globally, offering live matches and, when possible, high-definition broadcasts through the Premier League's Content Service.[2]

In addition to its satellite channels, SuperSport provides content to M-Net, CSN, and occasionally M-Net HD. Following the model of Sky Sports, in September 2020, SuperSport began operating thematic channels, dedicating specific channels to major sports.

Currently, more than 3.5 million households across Africa access SuperSport via the DStv platform.[3]

History[edit | edit source]

In 1986, M-Net was launched as South Africa's first pay-television channel and, along with Canal+, only the second outside of the United States. The channel immediately showed its intention to include sport in its programming line-up, by securing exclusive rights of an important Currie Cup match between Transvaal and Western Province for its first ever broadcast. From 1988, sports coverage on M-Net ran under the banner of M-Net SuperSport.

M-Net SuperSport expanded its range of coverage, including live overseas rugby, cricket, golf, boxing and cycling. Following South Africa's readmission into international cricket, SuperSport scored another marketing coup by securing exclusive rights to the 1992 Cricket World Cup.

When rugby turned professional in 1995, a deal was struck between the newly formed SANZAR and Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. In South Africa, SuperSport was awarded exclusive broadcasting rights of the Super 12 competition, as well as the Tri Nations. Following this deal, rugby gradually ceased broadcasting on the SABC, while SuperSport became a carrier of live rugby broadcasts.

At the same time, Naspers expanded its pay-television operations to a satellite carrier. With the launch of DStv in 1995, SuperSport became a multi-channel network and an independent brand, although it was still primarily associated with M-Net.[4] The network made full use of the satellite platform to expand its sports offering: For the Olympic Games, six channels are generally used for live events.

On 4 September 2001, SuperSport moved its locations on the DStv platform. All of the SuperSport channels were now located in the 21-29 range while SuperSport Zone moved to channel 20. SuperSport International was renamed SuperSport 3, with an emphasis on the "big 3" sports (soccer, athletics, boxing) carried by the network. The interactive service, SuperSport Zone, started in May 2001.[5]

In 2007, the SABC lost its exclusive rights to the local Premier Soccer League (PSL) to SuperSport, in a deal worth R1.6 billion. The deal stipulated that some matches had to be shared with the SABC. In August 2011, SuperSport renewed its contract with the PSL for another five years.

Since 2011, SuperSport's association with M-Net began to fade, when M-Net split its terrestrial feed from its DStv channel. DStv viewers can no longer watch sports events on M-Net, although terrestrial subscribers still get feeds on the main channel, as well as the Community Services Network (CSN).

A Premier Soccer League team bears the channel's name. SuperSport United F.C. was originally known as Pretoria City but bought by M-Net in 1995 after which it was renamed. In July 2025, it was announced that Siwelele F.C. would buy the club.[6]

On August 8, 2020, SuperSport announced a gradual makeover/revamp of its channels, meaning the numbering of the channels since the channel's commencement of expansion in 2003 such as SuperSport 3 would be replaced with specific-sport TV channels which they "enhances the sports viewers' experience" and "makes it easier to find and watch a favourite league, competition or sport". The revamp would be operational from September 1, 2020, onwards.[7]

On April 22, 2021, SuperSport got ownership of School Sport Live and rebranded it into SuperSport Schools. Under the new ownership, SuperSport Schools will continue to broadcast the best of School Sports online and also through SuperSport linear channels bringing it close to their other content. In this agreement, the brand is expected to get a mobile app later in the year.[8]

Random Factoids About SuperSport[edit | edit source]

  • In 2009, SuperSport broadcast nearly 8,000 hours of live sports across its channels.
  • SuperSport’s total viewership across Africa exceeds ten million.
  • The network receives around 300 live broadcast feeds from across the world each weekend.
  • SuperSport hosts 420 outside broadcasts annually, excluding those in Africa.
  • In February 2009, SuperSport became the first African broadcaster to launch a 24-hour High Definition (HD) channel.
  • The 26-camera broadcast of the Kaizer Chiefs/Orlando Pirates derby in 2009 set a new standard for local football coverage.
  • The same year, SuperSport also became the first to broadcast a PSL derby in HD.[3]
  • In 2021 SuperSport ventured into the Online gambling sphere by launching SuperSportBet.

List of channels[edit | edit source]

SuperSport has 3 broadcast feeds on the African continent; South Africa, Nigeria & Rest of Africa (ROA).

South Africa[edit | edit source]

Channel Name Channel Number Packages
SuperSport WWE HD 128 DStv Family
SuperSport Events HD 199 DStv Compact Plus
SuperSport Blitz HD 200 DStv Access
SuperSport Grandstand HD 201 DStv Premium
SuperSport PSL HD 202 DStv Compact
SuperSport Premier League HD 203 DStv Compact
SuperSport LaLiga HD 204 DStv Access
SuperSport Football HD 205 DStv Family
SuperSport Variety 1 HD 206 DStv Compact Plus
SuperSport Variety 2 HD 207 DStv Compact Plus
SuperSport Variety 3 HD 208 DStv Compact
SuperSport Variety 4 HD 209 DStv Access
SuperSport Action HD 210 DStv Compact
SuperSport Rugby HD 211 DStv Premium
SuperSport Cricket HD 212 DStv Premium
SuperSport Golf HD 213 DStv Premium
SuperSport Tennis HD 214 DStv Premium
SuperSport Motorsport HD 215 DStv Premium
SuperSport Schools HD 216 DStv Easyview
SuperSport Máximo 1 HD 241 DStv Premium
SuperSport Play 243 DStv Free To View
SuperSport OTT 1 244 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 5 245 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 2 246 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 3 247 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 4 248 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 6 950 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 7 951 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 8 952 DStv App
SuperSport CSN 490
M-Net Terrestrial 491

Nigeria[edit | edit source]

Channel Name Channel Number Packages
SuperSport WWE HD 128 or 209 DStv Confam
68 GOtv Supa
SuperSport Events HD 199 DStv Compact Plus
SuperSport Blitz Africa HD 200 DStv Padi
60 GOtv Smallie
SuperSport Grandstand HD 201 DStv Premium
SuperSport Football Plus HD 202 DStv Compact Plus
SuperSport Premier League HD 203 DStv Compact
65 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport LaLiga HD 204 DStv Confam
62 GOtv Max
SuperSport Football HD 205 DStv Yanga
61 GOtv Jolli
SuperSport Action HD 206 DStv Compact
66 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport Africa HD 207 DStv Yanga
63 GOtv Jinja
SuperSport Africa 2 HD 208 DStv Confam
64 GOtv Max
SuperSport Variety 1 HD 210 DStv Compact Plus
SuperSport Rugby 211 DStv Premium
SuperSport Cricket 212 DStv Premium
SuperSport Golf 213 DStv Premium
SuperSport Tennis HD 214 DStv Premium
SuperSport Motorsport HD 215 DStv Premium
SuperSport Máximo 1 HD 241 DStv Premium
SuperSport Máximo 2 HD 242 DStv Premium
SuperSport OTT 1 244 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 5 245 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 2 246 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 3 247 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 4 248 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 6 950 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 7 951 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 8 952 DStv App

Rest Of Africa[edit | edit source]

Most of the channels for SuperSport Nigeria are shared with the Rest of African (ROA) Feed, excluding only 3 channels as SuperSport has catered for a separate ROA feed for these. They are SS Football Plus, SS Premier League & SS LaLiga. The Sub-Saharan African feed is divided into 2 zones, Anglophone Africa (English-speaking countries) & Lusophone Africa (Portuguese-speaking countries).

Anglophone Africa[edit | edit source]

Channel Name Channel Number Packages
SuperSport WWE HD 128 or 229 DStv Family
68 GOtv Supa
725 CANAL+ English Plus & TOUT CANAL+
SuperSport Events HD 199 DStv Compact Plus
SuperSport PSL HD 202 DStv Compact (Southern Africa only)
SuperSport Schools HD 216 DStv Access (Southern Africa only)
SuperSport Blitz Africa HD 220 DStv Access
60 GOtv Lite
SuperSport Grandstand HD 221 DStv Premium
SuperSport Football Plus HD 222 DStv Compact Plus
110 or 253 or 78 CANAL+ English Plus & TOUT CANAL+
SuperSport Premier League HD 223 DStv Compact
65 GOtv Supa Plus
112 or 255 or 80 CANAL+ English Plus & TOUT CANAL+
SuperSport LaLiga HD 224 DStv Family
62 GOtv Max
113 or 256 or 81 CANAL+ English Plus & TOUT CANAL+
SuperSport Football HD 225 DStv Access
61 GOtv Plus
111 or 254 or 79 CANAL+ English Plus & TOUT CANAL+
SuperSport Action HD 226 DStv Compact
66 GOtv Supa Plus
726 CANAL+ English Plus & TOUT CANAL+
SuperSport Africa HD 227 DStv Lite
63 GOtv Value
SuperSport Africa 2 HD 228 DStv Family
64 GOtv Max
SuperSport Variety 1 HD 230 DStv Compact Plus
SuperSport Rugby 231 DStv Premium
SuperSport Cricket 232 DStv Premium
SuperSport Golf 233 DStv Premium
SuperSport Tennis HD 234 DStv Premium
SuperSport Motorsport HD 235 DStv Premium
SuperSport Máximo 1 HD 241 DStv Premium
SuperSport Máximo 2 HD 242 DStv Premium
SuperSport Play 243 DStv Free To View (Southern Africa only)
SuperSport OTT 1 244 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 5 245 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 2 246 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 3 247 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 4 248 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 6 950 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 7 951 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 8 952 DStv App

Lusophone Africa[edit | edit source]

(Applies mainly in Angola & Mozambique)

Channel Name Channel Number Packages
SuperSport Máximo 360 600 DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+, DStv Familia
50 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport Máximo 1 HD 601 DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande
SuperSport Máximo 2 HD 602 DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+
52 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport Máximo 3 HD 603 DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+
51 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport WWE HD 610 or 629 DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+
68 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport Blitz Africa HD 620 DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+, DStv Familia
60 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport Grandstand HD 621 DStv Mega or DStv Bue
SuperSport Football Plus HD 622 DStv Mega or DStv Bue
SuperSport Premier League HD 623 DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+
65 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport LaLiga HD 624 DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+, DStv Familia
62 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport Football HD 625 DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande, DStv Familia+, DStv Familia, DStv Facil
61 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport Action HD 626 DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+
66 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport Africa HD 627 DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+, DStv Grande
63 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport Africa 2 HD 628 DStv Mega or DStv Bue, DStv Grande+,
64 GOtv Supa Plus
SuperSport Variety 1 HD 630 DStv Mega or DStv Bue
SuperSport Rugby 631 DStv Premium
SuperSport Cricket 632 DStv Premium
SuperSport Golf 633 DStv Premium
SuperSport Tennis HD 634 DStv Mega or DStv Bue
SuperSport Motorsport HD 635 DStv Mega or DStv Bue
SuperSport OTT 1 244 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 5 245 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 2 246 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 3 247 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 4 248 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 6 950 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 7 951 DStv App
SuperSport OTT 8 952 DStv App

SuperSport Blitz (200)[edit | edit source]

SuperSport Blitz (Blitz Africa outside South Africa), formerly known as SuperSport Update, was launched on 1 October 2006 featuring news, features, announcements, highlights, previews & sporting events all around the world. For some hours it relays Sky Sports News live from the UK.

SuperSport Grandstand (201)[edit | edit source]

SuperSport's channel which features the day's live content including events from tennis, rugby, cricket and live WWE pay-per-views. This channel is only available to DStv Premium subscribers.

SuperSport PSL (202)[edit | edit source]

SuperSport PSL focuses mainly on domestic soccer matches in South Africa and other African countries through live broadcasts, magazine shows and highlights. They now show Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday as part of their "Super Diski" shows. The channel also shows many PSL themed news and talk shows under the "PSL TV" brand. These shows air at least one new show nightly. They include Extra Time, Back Pages, Mzansi Legends, National First Division Show, PSL News, Thursday Night Live With Robert Marawa, Love PSL and various club magazine shows. All local matches have Zulu and Sesotho commentary.

As this channel is locally oriented (South Africa), it is included on the Compact bouquet for South African & Southern African viewers.

SuperSport Football Plus (202)[edit | edit source]

SuperSport Football Plus is a 24-hour dedicated football/soccer channel, specifically made for as the new home of UEFA Champions League for ROA Viewers alongside featured soccer documentaries, shows, news & matches. It also acts as a soccer overflow channel broadcasting other live fixtures when other SuperSport channels are occupied with live events.

This channel is available for Nigeria (Ch. 202) & The Rest of African (ROA》Ch. 222/622) audiences on the DStv Compact Plus package as well as CANAL+ English Plus (Ch. 116) for Canal+ viewers.

SuperSport Premier League (203)[edit | edit source]

SuperSport Premier League is a 24-hour football/soccer channel. SuperSport has the exclusive rights of telecasting the Premier League as well as the UEFA Champions League (For South African Viewers), and other major football tournaments. It is available on the DStv Compact, GOtv Supa Plus (Nigeria & ROA) & CANAL+ English Plus packages.

SuperSport LaLiga (204)[edit | edit source]

Home of the Spanish La Liga & UEFA Europa League while also showcasing overflow matches from the UEFA Champions League.

In South Africa, the channel is available on DStv Access while for The Rest of Africa, it is available to DStv Family customers, as well as DStv Confam (Nigeria), GOtv Max (Nigeria & ROA) and CANAL+ English Plus

SuperSport Football (205)[edit | edit source]

Primarily showcases Italy's Serie A while also broadcasting matches from the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, and selected international matches. The channel is available for DStv Family and upper packages in South Africa

The Nigerian & ROA Channel usually broadcasts delayed as well as a select number of live matches from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) as well as UEFA Europa League & Ethiopian Football matches. The channel is available for DStv Access, GOtv Plus and CANAL+ English Plus for Rest Of Africa customers & DStv Yanga and GOtv Jolli for Nigerian customers.

SuperSport Variety 1 (206)[edit | edit source]

Variety 1 focuses on cycling and swimming events while also functioning as an overflow channel for soccer, golf, tennis, rugby and cricket events.

As the channel includes involvement with overflow content with rugby, tennis and other Premium sports, the channel is available to DStv Compact Plus customers in South Africa & The Rest Of Africa (incl. Nigeria)

SuperSport Variety 2 (207)[edit | edit source]

Variety 2 features gymnastics, hockey, sailing and squash events while also functioning as an overflow channel for soccer matches.

The channel is available to DStv Compact Plus (South Africa) customers as part of the offering SuperSport gives

SuperSport Variety 3 (208)[edit | edit source]

Variety 3 broadcasts athletics events, marathons, UEFA Europa Conference League, live WWE & UFC programming including pay-per-view events, and also functions as an overflow for some soccer matches from the PSL, Premier League & UEFA Champions League for South African viewers. The channel is available for DStv Compact subscribers.

SuperSport Variety 4 (209)[edit | edit source]

Variety 4 focuses on grassroot sports including varsity rugby, netball, BNL, DStv Diski Challenge, SRC, as well as WWE highlights in South Africa. The channel is offered under the DStv Access package.

SuperSport Action (210)[edit | edit source]

SuperSport Action broadcasts a range of extreme sports as well as major boxing matches, UFC and EFC mixed martial arts programming and overflow content from rugby, soccer and cricket.

Available to DStv Compact and GOtv Supa Plus (Nigeria & ROA) customers.

SuperSport Rugby (211)[edit | edit source]

SuperSport Rugby is the channel which focuses mainly on rugby. It shows all national team rugby matches live, as well as all Super Rugby fixtures, the Currie Cup, Varsity Rugby and certain top high school and club matches. Most matches have commentary in both English and Afrikaans, with a growing number also featuring a Xhosa feed.[9]

As the world's second largest broadcaster of live rugby, SuperSport's current lead commentators in English are Matthew Pearce, Hugh Bladen, Gavin Cowley, Owen Nkumane and Paul Stubbs, while their analyst pool includes Joel Stransky, Gcobani Bobo, Bobby Skinstad, Breyton Paulse, Nick Mallett, Ashwin Willemse, Kobus Wiese, Victor Matfield, Jean de Villiers and Naas Botha.

The channel is exclusively on DStv Premium.

SuperSport Cricket (212)[edit | edit source]

SuperSport Cricket primarily shows Cricket. All international cricket involving the South African national cricket team, as well as certain domestic cricket, is shown on this channel. The presentation and commentary team who cover South African home games include Mark Nicholas, Mike Haysman, Pommie Mbangwa, Michael Holding, Shaun Pollock, Makhaya Ntini, JP Duminy and guest pundits from the opposition team.

The channel is also available only on DStv Premium

SuperSport Golf (213)[edit | edit source]

SuperSport Golf is the home of the majors with coverage of the PGA tour and other major golfing events including the Open, The Masters and many more.

This channel is available only on DStv Premium

SuperSport Tennis (214)[edit | edit source]

SuperSport Tennis is a 24-hour dedicated tennis channel showcasing live tennis from Grand Slams to the ATP Tour, WTA & other major tennis events.

Available to DStv Premium customers.

SuperSport Motorsport (215)[edit | edit source]

SuperSport Motorsport features live and archive content including Formula 1, DTM, MotoGP, Superbikes, Formula E, NASCAR and more.

Exclusive to DStv Premium

SuperSport WWE (128)[edit | edit source]

In addition to the WWE Network being made locally available, SuperSport's WWE channel features live broadcasts of WWE's flagship programming of WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown, along with additional WWE Network content including pay-per-view events, WWE NXT, WWE 24, WWE Ride Along and more.

SuperSport Máximo (241)[edit | edit source]

SuperSport Maximo is the Portuguese-language channel broadcasting the same events from the other SuperSport channels, mainly the UEFA Champions League, Formula 1 and Premier League in some instances. It is available mainly in the countries of Lusophone Africa, but also in other African countries including South Africa.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Ten Sports, Supersport sign multi-year digital content partnership". Archived from the original on 12 October 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  2. ↑ "SuperSport wins South African contracts". Archived from the original on 30 August 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "SuperSport super brands" (PDF).
  4. ↑ "SuperSport goes hi-tech for soccer's greatest month". The Mail & Guardian. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  5. ↑ "Major re-launch for Africa's sports on TV", Africa Film & TV Magazine, nº. 32, February–April 2002
  6. ↑ "SuperSport United sold to Siwelele Football Club". African Football. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  7. ↑ AsuquoE (8 August 2020). "SuperSport channels are getting a new makeover to give your favourite sport a dedicated home of its own". TalkMedia Africa. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  8. ↑ "SuperSport to invest in Schools Sport". Archived from the original on 19 August 2022.
  9. ↑ Xhosa rugby commentary not kicked into touch, The Sowetan, 23 July 2014
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