Football fever kicks off on DStv Access

Football-loving DStv Access customers have a thrilling time ahead, featuring over 200 live football games being broadcast during February and March, football fever has kicked into high gear at DStv.

Although AFCON action just concluded, DStv Access customers can rest easy because – for the first time – they will get to enjoy Spain’s fast-paced and fiery La Liga (on SuperSport 204). The league will be a permanent fixture on the Access package.

Catching giants such as FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in action is a major win, but other exciting football games DStv Access customers can look forward to include: 

• Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns (17 February)
• The classic Soweto Derby where Orlando Pirates face Kaizer Chiefs (9 March)

In addition, DStv Access customers can enjoy a front row seat to the DStv Diski Challenge festival, with exciting matches in March. Keep an eye on out for fixtures.

“We’re making it more accessible than ever for DStv Access customers to get closer to the best football action available not just locally, but on the continent and in the world. There’s plenty to look forward to, from the electrifying final stages of the AFCON tournament to LaLiga, select PSL games and cracking derbies,” says Yatish Narsi, Chief Marketing Officer at MultiChoice South Africa.

“We’re proud to broadcast the biggest slate of DStv Premiership matches on the continent, and now, our Access customers can enjoy more matches for free than they would get anywhere else,” he concludes. 

Football fever is also alive on DStv Compact, with the exciting new telenovela Champions which premiered on 05 February at 19h00 on Mzansi Magic (Channel 161). 

Starring an impressive star-studded cast including Joanne Reyneke, Sello Maake ka-Ncube, Kgomotso Christopher and Thembinkosi Mthembu, Champions set in the highly competitive soccer world and promises intrigue, drama, twists, and lots of action. Who said all action is only on the pitch?

Of course, DStv Compact customers have always been spoilt for choice when it comes to soccer content, with all DStv Premiership games available, as well as the Champions League, La Liga, Serie A and the English Premier League. Some highlights include:

• Manchester City vs Chelsea (17 February)
• Nedbank Cup (kicking off on 20 February) 
• Liverpool vs Manchester City (09 March) 

If you’re not yet a customer, sign up to DStv Access and DStv Compact today so you can get in on the twists and thrills.