Showmax Originals have a new home on DStv Stream

…Customers to get the best of both worlds as Showmax Originals and fan favourites join live sports, and award-winning local and international content on DStv Stream.

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MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced that the titles which defined Showmax will continue to be available to audiences on DStv Stream from 1 April 2026. A dedicated Showmax section within the platform will bring together a curated selection of the service’s most acclaimed originals and fan-favourite titles.

This content will sit alongside DStv Stream’s live channel offering, available to subscribers across DStv Compact, Compact Plus and Premium packages. Showmax customers with existing subscriptions will be migrated to DStv Stream on Compact and continue to stream until 31 May 2026 at no extra cost.

The move ensures that the award-winning African series that helped establish Showmax as one of the continent’s most influential streaming platforms remain widely available within the broader DStv Stream experience, after the current Showmax service closes on 30 April 2026.

“This move reflects DStv’s long-term commitment to streaming, bringing together on-demand entertainment and live television in a single platform designed around how audiences want to watch today,” said Kemi Omotosho, Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria.

“Showmax helped unlock a wave of world-class African storytelling. Series like WURA, Flawsome, Cheta M and The Real Housewives of Lagos, along with productions from across the continent, were created through collaboration between MultiChoice’s content teams and local producers. That commitment to African storytelling does not change,” she added.

The success of Showmax Originals has been built through partnerships with producers, writers and creative talent across Africa. Series such as Spinners, a co-production between MultiChoice and CANAL+, which aired across Africa and in France, demonstrate how locally developed African stories are increasingly reaching global audiences. DStv Stream remains the platform where this content is available locally, alongside a much broader library of African and international content, live channels and sport.

What will be available to watch?

The dedicated Showmax section on DStv Stream will feature standout titles including WURA, Flawsome, Cheta M, Princess on a Hill and Under the Influence alongside popular series from across the continent such as The Wife (South Africa) and Single Kiasi (Kenya).

This sits alongside everything else available on DStv Compact, Compact Plus or Premium Stream, including tens of thousands of hours of on-demand movies and series and more than 100 live channels available to stream 24/7.

For customers it delivers the best of both worlds: popular local originals and premium international channels, plus kids’ programming and world-class sport, reinforcing DStv as Africa’s most comprehensive entertainment platform.

Sports remains a key part of the experience. Through SuperSport, subscribers can watch competitions such as the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, LaLiga and Serie A, as well as additional sports channels like ESPN. Unlike Showmax Premier League, which was only available on mobile devices, DStv Stream can be viewed on smart TVs as well as mobile devices.

How to get Showmax on DStv

Customers can download the DStv Stream app or visit the DStv website, log in or sign up, and navigate to the Showmax section. Showmax Originals on DStv Stream are available on DStv Compact, Compact Plus and DStv Premium packages. 

Beyond its content library, DStv Stream offers familiar streaming features such as live and on‑demand viewing in one place, pause and rewind on live TV, Watch from Start, offline downloads and personalised recommendations. 

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Notes for editors:

Category	DStv Stream *Content and channels available varies per package.	Showmax (across plans)
Live TV channels	Yes	No
Live sport (incl. Premier League)	Yes – via SuperSport, Compact and above on all devices	Premier League only, on mobile plans only
Other live sport	Yes	No
MultiChoice Originals	Included	Included
Showmax Originals	Included	Included
International series & movies	Included	Included
All content in one place	Yes	Entertainment and sport split
Single, simple platform	Yes	Multiple plans required
Devices supported	Mobile, Smart TV, laptop, Android TV, Apple TV, Hisense (full devices supported here (link))	Showmax Entertainment: Mobile, Smart TV, laptop, Android TV, Apple TV, (full devices supported here (link)) Showmax PL: Mobile only
Maximum resolution	HD (1080p)	HD (1080p)
Mobile‑only plans	No	Yes
Concurrent streams	Multiple (plan dependent)	Varies by plan (1–2 streams)
Downloads for offline viewing	Yes	Yes
Watch from start (live TV)	Yes	No
Catch‑up / replay	Available (not all content)	Not available
Reverse EPG	Yes (selected channels)	No
Kids profiles & parental controls	Profiles, PINs & age limits	Profiles & age limits
Personalised recommendations	Yes	Yes
Split / shared bill payments	Yes (Share My Bill via MyDStv App)	No
Rewards & loyalty benefits	DStv Rewards (earn & redeem Coins, incl. bill payments)	No
Advertising model	Ad‑supported streaming	Ad‑free
Overall proposition	All‑in‑one live TV, sport, entertainment and value platform	Entertainment and sport accessed via separate plans