- SportyTV is now on DStv and GOtv, giving Nigerian sports fans more live matches, highlights, and analysis alongside SuperSport
- The biggest winners could be 2026 FIFA World Cup fans, with more sports programming, analysis, and football coverage leading into the tournament
- Budget-conscious football lovers now have another reason to keep their subscriptions active, especially if they want more football without upgrading to premium bouquets
DStv's new sports channel could be the best news Nigerian football fans get before the 2026 World Cup.
If you've been complaining that football coverage ends too quickly after the final whistle, this might change everything.
DStv and GOtv have quietly added a brand-new 24-hour sports channel called SportyTV, and while it looks like "just another sports station," it could become one of the biggest upgrades for football lovers preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
More football without paying for the biggest package?
For many Nigerians, following football has become expensive.
Between streaming services, data costs, and premium TV subscriptions, watching every major competition isn't exactly cheap. That's where SportyTV hopes to fit in.
According to MultiChoice, the channel is now available on selected DStv and GOtv bouquets, giving subscribers access to even more live sporting action without relying only on SuperSport. DStv Yanga channel 236 and GOtv Jolli channel 58 availability.
Why this matters
The 2026 FIFA World Cup isn't just another tournament.
Fans usually spend more time following league football, transfer stories, international friendlies, player form, and tactical analysis.
That's exactly where a dedicated 24-hour sports channel becomes useful.
Instead of waiting for matchday alone, viewers get football discussions, breaking sports news, highlights, documentaries, and expert opinions throughout the week.
SportyTV isn't replacing SuperSport
Instead, MultiChoice says the new channel is designed to complement existing SuperSport coverage by adding more live events and additional programming.
That means more football filling your screen rather than less.
Expect more than just the Premier League
One of the biggest attractions is the variety. SportyTV is expected to show coverage connected to competitions including: English Premier League, Carabao Cup, EFL Championship, Women's FA Cup, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Spanish Super Cup, Copa Libertadores, Argentina League, and Brazil Serie A.
That's before adding basketball, combat sports, sports news, and match analysis.
SportyTV is also expected to carry dedicated club channels such as:
- Real Madrid TV
- Arsenal TV
- Chelsea TV
- Manchester City TV
For die-hard supporters, that's more behind-the-scenes content even when there isn't a live match.
Better value for Nigerian sports fans
With many Nigerians watching their spending closely, every subscription has to justify itself.
Adding another sports channel to existing bouquets gives subscribers more reasons to keep their decoder active instead of searching for unreliable streams online.
If the promised programming delivers consistently, SportyTV could become one of the strongest value additions MultiChoice has made this year.
DStv owner, MultiChoice to receive €100 million lifeline amid subscriber drop
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Canal+ announced a €100 million growth plan to revive MultiChoice amid subscriber decline.
The French media planned to hire 1,000+ sales staff across Africa to drive subscriber growth.
MultiChoice had shut down in 2025 with 14.4 million subscribers, down from 14.9 million the previous year, citing currency devaluation in Nigeria, power cuts, Showmax failure, and content inflation.