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DStv drops prices to make World Cup accessible

5 months By Chumasande Matiwane

South African soccer fans can finally stop speculating about FIFA World Cup 2026 access and affordability.

With excitement building around our boys’ return to the World Cup stage, MultiChoice has unveiled its lowest-priced DStv decoder deal ever. This announcement comes just a few weeks before the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

It’s been a sketchy landscape with the streaming of football, but South Africans can finally make plans for home watch parties. Now, they can enjoy the 2026 FIFA World Cup right from the comfort of their home.

Also see: World Cup halftime show to feature global stars

Multichoice has announced a major price drop aimed at making the tournament more accessible to South African households.
This occurs as Africa prepares for its largest-ever participation in the FIFA World Cup.

South African viewers will be able to watch the opening game between Bafana Bafana and Mexico and enjoy Tyla’s performance at the opening ceremony on the 11th of June.

For months, fans have questioned whether they would be able to afford access to football’s biggest spectacle with how expensive DSTV is. Now, DStv says fans can finally put that speculation to rest.

Also see: Bafana Bafana’s World Cup 2026 fixtures: when to watch and why it matters

DStv now offers a DSTV HD Single View decoder, installation, and a DStv Access subscription for just R199 per month over 24 months. Additionally, the package includes one free stream on the DStv Stream app. This allows subscribers to watch matches on mobile devices, making things easier for everyone.

Also see: Minister of Sport announces Super Fan squad heading to the World Cup 

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