Best DStv Package for Football in 2026: Which One Should You Choose?
Last updated: 8 September 2026
If you are trying to find the best DStv package for football in 2026, the answer is about to change.
DStv is launching a completely new package structure in South Africa on 17 September 2026, including a dedicated DStv Sports package aimed at viewers who want more sport without having to pay for Premium.
The new Sports package costs R399 per month on DStv Stream or R479 per month via satellite and includes every Premier League, UEFA Champions League and PSL match.
But there is an important catch: some of DStv’s biggest sports properties, including Formula 1, golf, tennis and Springboks rugby, remain exclusive to Premium.
So, is DStv Sports really the best package for football fans?
Quick answer
Yes. DStv Sports is the best DStv package for most football fans in 2026.
At R399 per month on DStv Stream, Sports gives you:
- Every Premier League match
- Every UEFA Champions League match
- Every PSL match
- SuperSport football coverage
- Selected international football
- Cricket
- Local rugby
- One URC match per week
- UFC and EFC
- Cycling
- WWE
It also includes everything available on the cheaper Starter and Select packages.
However, Premium is still the better choice if you want football plus Formula 1, golf, tennis, Springboks and other premium sports.
DStv’s new football packages in 2026
The new DStv structure launches on 17 September 2026.
| Package | Stream | Satellite | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| EasyView | — | R30 | Basic TV |
| Starter | R99 | R150 | Casual football viewers |
| Select | R299 | R339 | PSL + entertainment |
| Sports | R399 | R479 | Football & sports |
| Movies & Series | R500 | R500 | Movies & entertainment |
| Premium | R799 | R979 | Complete premium sports & entertainment |
DStv says Premium and EasyView remain unchanged, while Compact Plus also remains available to existing customers but is no longer open to new subscriptions.
1. DStv Sports — Best overall for football
If football is the main reason you pay for DStv, Sports is the package that makes the most sense.
The biggest attraction is simple:
You get every Premier League match.
You also get every Champions League and PSL match.
That is a major change because viewers who previously subscribed to Compact largely for sport will now move into the new Sports package.
DStv says existing Compact customers will automatically move to Sports when the migration begins.
What you get
Football
- Premier League — every match
- UEFA Champions League — every match
- PSL — every match
- Other selected football coverage
Other sport
- Cricket
- SA20
- IPL
- Proteas cricket
- Test cricket
- Currie Cup
- SA Cup
- One URC match per week
- UFC
- EFC
- WWE
- Cycling
DStv is also moving SuperSport Cricket into Sports. Previously, that channel was exclusive to Premium customers.
Price
R399/month on DStv Stream
R479/month on satellite
That makes Sports the obvious choice for someone whose priority is football rather than having every possible sport.
2. DStv Starter — Cheapest option for football
If you don’t need every match, you don’t necessarily need Sports.
The new DStv Starter costs R99 per month on Stream or R150 via satellite.
Starter includes SuperSport KICKOFF, which carries selected football.
That includes selected matches from:
- Premier League
- PSL
- LaLiga
- Serie A
- Ligue 1
DStv says Starter viewers will get selected Premier League and PSL matches, rather than the complete fixture list available on Sports.
Who should choose Starter?
Choose Starter if:
- You only watch football occasionally.
- You don’t care about seeing every match.
- You’re trying to keep your monthly subscription as low as possible.
- You mainly want selected big games.
Who shouldn’t choose it?
If you support a specific Premier League team and want to watch every game, Starter isn’t the right option.
You should move up to Sports.
3. DStv Select — Best for PSL fans on a budget
The new DStv Select costs R299/month on Stream or R339/month on satellite.
Select is particularly interesting for South African football fans because it includes SuperSport PSL.
It also includes selected football through SuperSport KICKOFF, plus entertainment and kids’ channels.
Select is ideal if:
PSL is more important to you than international football.
But there’s a big reason to spend the extra R100 on Sports.
Sports gives you every Premier League and Champions League match.
So if you’re watching both local and international football, Sports is the better deal.
4. DStv Premium — Still the best for the complete sports fan
This is where things get interesting.
You might look at Sports and think:
“Why would I still need Premium?”
The answer is sports outside football.
Premium continues to offer the broader premium sports lineup.
DStv says Springbok and international rugby, Formula 1, golf, tennis and motorsport remain exclusive to Premium for now.
So if your weekend looks like:
Premier League + Champions League + Springboks + F1 + golf + tennis
then Premium remains the better package.
Premium pricing
DStv Premium is:
R799/month on DStv Stream
or
R979/month on satellite month-to-month.
DStv is also offering satellite Premium for R799/month on a 24-month contract, including the access fee.
DStv Sports vs Premium: Which should you get?
This is probably the most important comparison for sports fans.
| DStv Sports | DStv Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Stream price | R399 | R799 |
| Satellite price | R479 | R979 |
| Premier League | ✅ Every match | ✅ |
| Champions League | ✅ Every match | ✅ |
| PSL | ✅ Every match | ✅ |
| Cricket | ✅ | ✅ |
| Local rugby | ✅ Selected | ✅ |
| URC | 1 match/week | More coverage |
| UFC/EFC | ✅ | ✅ |
| Formula 1 | ❌ | ✅ |
| Golf | ❌ | ✅ |
| Tennis | ❌ | ✅ |
| Springboks | ❌ | ✅ |
| Best for | Football fans | Complete sports fans |
The difference is therefore not really football.
If football is your priority, Sports has most of what you need.
Premium becomes worthwhile when you want the sports that DStv deliberately keeps at the top tier.
So which DStv package is cheapest for Premier League football?
There are two different answers.
Cheapest way to watch some Premier League
DStv Starter — R99/month on Stream.
You get selected Premier League matches.
Cheapest way to watch every Premier League match
DStv Sports — R399/month on Stream.
That’s the important distinction.
If you’re a serious Premier League supporter, paying R99 for Starter won’t give you the complete season.
Sports is the package you want.
Which DStv package has every Champions League match?
DStv Sports.
This is one of the biggest reasons the new package is likely to attract football fans.
DStv says Sports includes every UEFA Champions League match, meaning you don’t need Premium specifically for Champions League football.
The new SuperSport Football Plus channel will be the dedicated home for premium football and Champions League matches.
Which DStv package has every PSL match?
DStv Sports.
Select also gets strong PSL coverage through the new SuperSport PSL channel, while Starter gets selected PSL matches.
But if you don’t want to miss a PSL fixture, Sports is the safer choice.
What happens to DStv Compact?
This is one of the biggest changes.
DStv Compact becomes DStv Sports.
Existing Compact customers will automatically migrate to Sports when the new packages roll out from 17 September 2026.
DStv says customers don’t need to do anything to make the switch.
And importantly, DStv says customers will not pay more because of the migration.
What happens to DStv Access and Family?
The same restructuring affects the lower packages.
DStv Access → Starter
Access customers move to Starter.
Starter costs R99/month on Stream and R150/month on satellite.
DStv Family → Select
Family customers move to Select.
Select costs R299/month on Stream and R339/month on satellite.
DStv Compact → Sports
Compact customers move to Sports.
Sports costs R399/month on Stream and R479/month on satellite.
DStv says the migration will happen automatically from 17 September.
Do you need Premium to watch Premier League football?
No.
This is probably the biggest takeaway from DStv’s new package structure.
You don’t need Premium just to watch the Premier League.
With DStv Sports, you get every Premier League match for R399/month on Stream.
You also get every Champions League and PSL match.
So if football is your main reason for subscribing, Premium could now be unnecessary.
Is DStv Sports worth R399?
For football fans, yes.
The value proposition is considerably clearer than before.
For R399/month, Sports gives you the three competitions that matter most to many South African football fans:
Premier League
Champions League
PSL
And you get cricket, local rugby, combat sports and cycling on top.
The real question isn’t whether Sports has enough football.
It does.
The question is whether you also want the sports that remain locked behind Premium.
Final verdict
🥇 Best overall for football: DStv Sports
R399/month on Stream
If you’re mainly watching Premier League, Champions League and PSL football, this is the package to get.
💰 Cheapest for casual football: DStv Starter
R99/month on Stream
Good if you’re happy with selected matches.
🇿🇦 Best for PSL on a budget: DStv Select
R299/month on Stream
A better choice if South African football is your priority and you don’t need every international match.
🏆 Best for football + every major sport: DStv Premium
R799/month on Stream
Worth considering if you also want Formula 1, golf, tennis, Springboks and other premium sports.
The bottom line
DStv’s September 2026 shake-up has made the decision much easier for football fans.
If football is all you really care about, get Sports.
At R399/month on Stream, it gives you every Premier League, Champions League and PSL match without forcing you into the R799 Premium package.
But if you’re the type of sports fan who wants to watch the Premier League on Saturday, the Springboks on Sunday and Formula 1 on the same weekend, Premium is still the package to beat.
The new packages officially launch on 17 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best DStv package for football in 2026?
DStv Sports is the best overall option for football fans because it includes every Premier League, Champions League and PSL match.
How much is DStv Sports?
DStv Sports costs R399/month on DStv Stream and R479/month via satellite.
Can I watch every Premier League match on DStv Starter?
No. Starter includes selected Premier League matches. Sports includes every Premier League match.
Does DStv Sports include Champions League?
Yes. Sports includes every UEFA Champions League match.
Does DStv Sports include PSL?
Yes. Sports includes every PSL match.
Do I need DStv Premium for football?
No. If your main priority is Premier League, Champions League and PSL football, Sports is sufficient.
Does DStv Sports have Formula 1?
No. Formula 1 remains exclusive to Premium for now.
Does DStv Sports have Springboks rugby?
No. Springboks and international rugby remain Premium-exclusive for now.
When do the new DStv packages start?
The new packages launch and existing-customer migration begins on 17 September 2026.
