{"id":32684,"date":"2025-10-22T06:49:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T04:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=32684"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:44:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:44:52","slug":"dstv-viewers-get-live-ligue-1-matches-with-new-supersport-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/dstv-viewers-get-live-ligue-1-matches-with-new-supersport-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"DStv Viewers Get Live Ligue 1 Matches with New SuperSport Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South African football fans have reason to celebrate as DStv has officially added select live French Ligue 1 McDonald\u2019s football matches to its SuperSport line-up. This addition follows a new partnership between SuperSport and Canal+, the French media giant that recently became the majority owner of MultiChoice, DStv\u2019s parent company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exciting move gives DStv subscribers access to some of Europe\u2019s most thrilling football, featuring elite players, world-class clubs, and the signature flair of French football. For millions of fans across South Africa and the rest of the continent, it also represents another major boost to DStv\u2019s already unmatched sports offering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-new-era-for-supersport-viewers\">A New Era for SuperSport Viewers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SuperSport confirmed that it will now broadcast up to <strong>three Ligue 1 McDonald\u2019s matches each weekend<\/strong> across its DStv, DStv Stream, and GOtv platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means South African viewers can now tune in to watch France\u2019s biggest football stars and clubs live \u2014 including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Marseille, Monaco, Lyon, and Lille \u2014 all from the comfort of their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the addition of Ligue 1 joins SuperSport\u2019s already stacked line-up of global football competitions such as the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, UEFA Champions League, and CAF tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to SuperSport, the goal is to \u201cbring iconic French players such as Ballon d\u2019Or winner Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 and rising star D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Dou\u00e9 to millions of African screens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, subscribers will enjoy even more diverse football action every weekend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1553848538\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-expect-upcoming-ligue-1-fixtures-on-dstv\">What to Expect: Upcoming Ligue 1 Fixtures on DStv<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans don\u2019t have to wait long to dive into the action. Here\u2019s the <strong>confirmed Ligue 1 broadcast schedule<\/strong> for the coming weekends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saturday, 18 October, 21:05<\/strong><br><em>Marseille vs Le Havre<\/em> \u2014 <em>SuperSport Variety 3 \/ SuperSport Africa 1 \/ GO Africa 1<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunday, 19 October, 20:45<\/strong><br><em>Nantes vs Lille<\/em> \u2014 <em>SuperSport Variety 3 \/ SuperSport Action \/ GO Africa 1<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Friday, 24 October, 20:45<\/strong><br><em>Paris FC vs Nantes<\/em> \u2014 <em>SuperSport Variety 3 \/ SuperSport Africa 2 \/ GO Africa 2<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturday, 25 October, 17:00<\/strong><br><em>Brest vs PSG<\/em> \u2014 <em>Events SA (Channel 199) \/ SuperSport Africa 1 \/ GOtv Africa 1<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturday, 25 October, 21:05<\/strong><br><em>Lens vs Marseille<\/em> \u2014 <em>SuperSport Football \/ SuperSport Football Africa \/ SuperSport GOtv Football<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunday, 26 October, 21:05<\/strong><br><em>Lyon vs Strasbourg<\/em> \u2014 <em>SuperSport Variety 3 \/ SuperSport Football \/ GOtv Football<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wednesday, 29 October, 20:00<\/strong><br><em>Lorient vs PSG<\/em> \u2014 <em>SuperSport Variety 1 \/ SuperSport Africa 1 \/ GOtv Africa 1<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wednesday, 29 October, 22:05<\/strong><br><em>Nantes vs Monaco<\/em> \u2014 <em>SuperSport Variety 1 \/ SuperSport Africa 1 \/ GOtv Africa 1<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, this packed schedule ensures that fans can enjoy back-to-back weekends of Ligue 1 action \u2014 featuring everything from PSG\u2019s superstar squad to the intensity and flair of Marseille, Monaco, and Lyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-partnership-matters\">Why This Partnership Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SuperSport\u2013Canal+ partnership represents much more than just extra football coverage. It marks a major step in <strong>expanding the range of premium international content<\/strong> available to African viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canal+ is one of Europe\u2019s most established entertainment companies, known for its extensive sports coverage and production quality. With its acquisition of MultiChoice, Canal+ brings not only French football but also a vast library of global and local content that will strengthen DStv\u2019s offering in the months to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, this collaboration is expected to improve access to diverse sports and entertainment for millions of households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MultiChoice\u2019s <strong>English sport content director, Rendani Ramovha<\/strong>, said the deal reflects DStv\u2019s ongoing commitment to delivering world-class value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cBroadcasting a prestigious league such as Ligue 1 only adds to the value that our subscribers receive. The calibre of football talent now available on SuperSport speaks for itself, and we are thrilled to add the French League to our premium sports catalogue.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3921417775\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bigger-picture-canal-s-growing-influence-on-african-tv\">The Bigger Picture: Canal+\u2019s Growing Influence on African TV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Canal+ officially took control of MultiChoice in 2025, the company has promised to unlock a new wave of entertainment opportunities across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canal+ Africa CEO <strong>David Mignot<\/strong> revealed that the company produces around <strong>4,000 hours of African content annually<\/strong>, in as many as <strong>15 different languages<\/strong>. This will be combined with MultiChoice\u2019s <strong>6,000 hours of local productions each year<\/strong>, creating one of the most diverse and extensive content catalogues on the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Mignot said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cCombined, we will roughly provide 10,000 hours per year in 20 to 35 languages. In a 10- to 15-year period, we\u2019re building a catalogue of 100,000 to 150,000 hours of content, which will be able to travel across the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the collaboration between Canal+ and MultiChoice isn\u2019t just about football \u2014 it\u2019s about building a stronger cultural exchange where African and European content coexist and thrive under one umbrella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-super-app-vision\">The \u201cSuper App\u201d Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Canal+ has also announced plans to launch a <strong>\u201csuper app\u201d<\/strong> that will integrate all its entertainment platforms \u2014 including DStv, GOtv, Canal+, and Showmax \u2014 into a single digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app aims to make it easier and more convenient for subscribers to access all their favourite local and international content in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Canal+ CEO and chairman <strong>Maxime Sadaa<\/strong> said this new approach will create \u201ca more pleasant and unified experience\u201d for subscribers, while continuing to expand Canal+\u2019s <strong>content aggregator strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other markets, Canal+ already offers <strong>bundled deals<\/strong> with popular streaming services such as <strong>Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV+, and Paramount+<\/strong>. If similar partnerships reach South Africa, DStv subscribers could soon enjoy access to an even broader range of global content \u2014 potentially at discounted rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, this development could redefine how African audiences experience television and streaming services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4132973386\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-win-for-african-football-fans\">A Win for African Football Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For South African football enthusiasts, this deal is a major win. Ligue 1 McDonald\u2019s is one of Europe\u2019s most technically gifted leagues \u2014 home to some of the sport\u2019s most creative players and historic rivalries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this partnership, fans can look forward to watching:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong> \u2014 PSG\u2019s superstar forward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9<\/strong> \u2014 2024 Ballon d\u2019Or winner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wissam Ben Yedder<\/strong> \u2014 Monaco\u2019s prolific striker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alexandre Lacazette<\/strong> \u2014 Lyon\u2019s veteran leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Dou\u00e9<\/strong> \u2014 Rennes\u2019 rising talent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the deal offers a new spotlight for African players competing in Ligue 1 \u2014 including several from Nigeria, Ghana, and Ivory Coast \u2014 helping to raise their profiles across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/great-news-for-dstv-customers-in-south-africa-what-to-know\/\">Great News for DStv Customers in South Africa \u2013 What to Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-this-means-for-dstv-subscribers\">What This Means for DStv Subscribers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The addition of Ligue 1 reinforces DStv\u2019s position as Africa\u2019s leading sports broadcaster. With more live football, flexible streaming options via DStv Stream, and affordable viewing through GOtv, subscribers across income levels can enjoy top-tier sport without missing a moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, this move shows that DStv is evolving with the times. As competition from global streaming services intensifies, Canal+\u2019s expertise in content aggregation and DStv\u2019s strong local presence position the company to offer more value, convenience, and variety than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, subscribers can expect smoother access, improved streaming quality, and richer content in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also check: <a href=\"https:\/\/gauteng.news\/2025\/09\/23\/meet-the-new-ceo-running-dstv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet the New CEO Running DStv<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The arrival of live French Ligue 1 matches on SuperSport marks a new chapter in South African sports broadcasting. It\u2019s not just about adding another league \u2014 it\u2019s about expanding access to world-class football, enriching the viewing experience, and signalling the start of a deeper collaboration between Canal+ and MultiChoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For DStv subscribers, that means more live matches, more local and international entertainment, and more reasons to stay tuned in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, as this partnership develops, South African audiences can expect even more exciting additions \u2014 from expanded sports coverage to diverse African storytelling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DStv now streams live French Ligue 1 McDonald\u2019s matches on SuperSport through a new Canal+ partnership, giving South African fans access to world-class European football action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":32688,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"DStv now streams live French Ligue 1 McDonald\u2019s matches on SuperSport through a new Canal+ partnership, giving South African fans access to world-class European football action.","footnotes":""},"categories":[1706,73],"tags":[570,11360],"class_list":{"0":"post-32684","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"category-lifestyle","9":"tag-lifestyle-tips","10":"tag-tv-updates"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32684","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32684"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32684\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32689,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32684\/revisions\/32689"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32688"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}