DStv is reportedly preparing for one of its most significant subscription changes in years, with new owner Canal+ planning a package structure that gives subscribers more choice between sports and entertainment. The proposed changes, which could take effect on September 17, 2026, include five main packages with prices ranging from R99 to R799 per month, according to details reportedly published accidentally on DStv's website.
Five New DStv Packages and Reported Prices
The reported new structure includes Starter at R99 per month, Select at R299, Sports at R399, Movies & Series at R500, and Premium at R799. These prices apply to streaming packages and do not indicate changes to satellite decoder subscriptions, as reported by Business Tech. MultiChoice has not officially confirmed the packages or prices.
This shift represents a departure from the traditional model, where subscribers often had to pay for a broad mix of channels to access specific premium content. The changes follow Canal+’s takeover of MultiChoice and come as DStv faces growing competition from streaming platforms and increasing pressure on household budgets.
Standalone Sports Package and Premium Exclusives
One of the most notable changes is the proposed standalone DStv Sports package, priced at R399 per month, which would carry about 115 channels focusing heavily on sports, including Premier League and UEFA football, cricket, local rugby, UFC, and WWE. This could attract subscribers who primarily want live sport without paying the reported R799 monthly price for Premium.
However, not every major sporting property would move to the Sports tier. Reports indicate that Formula 1 and MotoGP would remain exclusive to Premium under the proposed structure.
M-Net Moves to Cheaper Movies & Series Package
The proposed Movies & Series package, priced at R500 per month, would reportedly include M-Net alongside channels such as kykNET and M Movies+. For years, M-Net has been strongly associated with DStv Premium, and moving it into a cheaper, entertainment-focused package could make its programming available to a much wider audience.
The Movies & Series tier would reportedly contain 115 channels, while Premium would retain about 130 channels and continue to offer the platform's broadest combination of sports and entertainment, according to a report by MyBroadband.
Why Canal+ Is Changing DStv and What Subscribers Should Know
The overhaul comes at a challenging time for DStv, which has faced subscriber losses as consumers deal with affordability pressures and increasingly turn to streaming services. Canal+ has previously signalled plans to simplify MultiChoice's offerings, improve value for customers, and create more targeted products.
Despite the excitement, MultiChoice has cautioned that customers should not treat the leaked information as official. The company said it continually reviews its products and packages and that some customers may see differences in package names as part of product testing. It stressed that there have been no changes to customers' existing subscriptions or the content they receive.
If eventually confirmed, the new structure could mark a major change in how DStv sells its streaming service, giving sports fans, movie lovers, and budget-conscious households more control over their monthly entertainment spending.
