Quick Answer — The DStv Channels List in the UK
- 1.DStv groups its channels by category: sport, SA & pan-African entertainment, movies, kids, news, music & religion
- 2.DStv satellite does not reach the UK — but the full line-up streams over IPTV with no dish
- 3.Flickhaven carries every DStv channel plus 50,000+ others on any device — from £3.92/mo
DStv Channels List — The Complete UK Line-Up
DStv's appeal comes down to its channels. From SuperSport's wall-to-wall rugby and PSL football to Mzansi Magic's prime-time telenovelas and the Africa Magic Nollywood catalogue, the line-up is what keeps millions of households subscribed. This page sets out the complete DStv channel line-up organised by category, so you can see exactly what is on offer and where to find it.
The good news for UK viewers: even though DStv satellite does not reach Britain, every one of these channels is available in the UK through a Flickhaven IPTV subscription. Instead of a dish and decoder you cannot even use here, the whole line-up streams over your broadband to any device. For the full context on how DStv works in Britain, start with our complete guide to watching DStv in the UK.
DStv Channels by Category
Here is the full DStv line-up grouped the way the platform organises it — from the SuperSport sport suite through South African and pan-African entertainment, movies, kids, news, music and religion.
Sport
The SuperSport suite — Football, Rugby, Cricket, Grandstand, Variety, PSL, Blitz and Maximo — plus boxing and pay-per-view events.
SA Entertainment
Mzansi Magic, Mzansi Wethu, Moja Love, 1Magic and kykNET — the home of South African telenovelas, drama and reality.
Pan-African
Africa Magic Showcase, Urban, Epic, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo, plus ROK — Nollywood and pan-African storytelling.
Movies
M-Net and the Movies channels — premieres, action and family films alongside Showmax originals.
Kids
Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon and more — the channels that keep the whole family watching.
News & Docs
eNCA, SABC News, BBC News and CNN for news; National Geographic and Discovery for documentaries.
Music & Lifestyle
MTV Base, Trace, Channel O and Food Network — music videos, charts and lifestyle programming.
Religion
Emmanuel TV, TBN and faith broadcasters for religious and inspirational content.
Sports fans will want the deep dive on the sport suite in our SuperSport UK guide, while fans of South African drama should see how to watch Mzansi Magic in the UK.
Which DStv Package Has Which Channels
On the official DStv service, channels are grouped into tiered bouquets — the more you pay, the more sport and premium content you unlock. Here is the broad picture of what each tier carries.
| Package | What You Get |
|---|---|
| DStv Premium | SuperSport HD, premium movies and the full entertainment line-up |
| DStv Compact Plus | Most sport and entertainment, fewer premium movie channels |
| DStv Compact | Popular entertainment and selected SuperSport channels |
| DStv Family | Family entertainment with limited sport |
| DStv Access | Entry-level entertainment with minimal sport |
The catch with DStv's tiers is that the channels you want are often split across packages, pushing you toward the pricier bouquets. With IPTV there is no such tiering — you get the whole line-up in one subscription. See how the tiers and prices compare in our DStv packages and prices UK guide.
How to Access the Full DStv Line-Up in the UK
Because there is no DStv satellite signal in Britain, the practical way to get the whole channel list is IPTV. A single Flickhaven subscription streams the full DStv line-up — SuperSport, Mzansi Magic, Africa Magic and the rest — plus 50,000+ UK, US and international channels including Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Setup takes about five minutes.
Why UK Viewers Get the DStv Line-Up via IPTV
- ✓The entire DStv channel list — sport, SA & pan-African entertainment, movies, kids, news
- ✓No satellite dish, no decoder, no engineer install — streams over broadband
- ✓No geo-blocking — every channel plays anywhere in the UK
- ✓One subscription adds Sky Sports, TNT Sports and 50,000+ other channels
- ✓Works on Firestick, Samsung TV, LG TV, iPhone, Android TV, Apple TV, PC
- ✓From £3.92/month — a fraction of a DStv Premium subscription
For the wider view of how all this fits together, our DStv UK pillar guide covers packages, decoders, streaming abroad and every device.
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DStv Channels List — Frequently Asked Questions
What channels are on DStv?+
DStv carries hundreds of channels by category: sport (SuperSport suite), SA entertainment (Mzansi Magic, Mzansi Wethu, Moja Love, 1Magic, kykNET), pan-African (Africa Magic, ROK), movies (M-Net, Movies channels), kids (Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon), news and docs (eNCA, SABC News, BBC News, CNN, Nat Geo, Discovery), music and lifestyle (MTV Base, Trace, Channel O, Food Network) and religion (Emmanuel TV, TBN).
Can I get the full DStv channels list in the UK?+
Yes. Although DStv satellite does not reach the UK, the full line-up is available through an IPTV service such as Flickhaven, which streams SuperSport, Mzansi Magic, Africa Magic and the rest over broadband to any device from £3.92/month.
Which DStv package has the most channels?+
DStv Premium has the most channels, including SuperSport in HD and premium movies. Compact Plus and Compact carry most entertainment and selected sport, while Family and Access are entry-level tiers with fewer channels.
What SuperSport channels are there?+
The SuperSport suite includes Football, Rugby, Cricket, Grandstand, Variety, PSL, Blitz and Maximo, plus boxing and pay-per-view events — all available in the UK through Flickhaven IPTV.
Are Africa Magic and Mzansi Magic on the same package?+
Both appear across most DStv entertainment packages, though the exact channels vary by tier. Through Flickhaven IPTV you get the full set of SA and pan-African entertainment channels in one subscription.
Do I need a decoder to watch DStv channels in the UK?+
No. DStv satellite does not reach the UK, so a dish and decoder cannot receive the channels here. An IPTV service such as Flickhaven streams the full line-up over your broadband to any device.
How many channels do you get with Flickhaven?+
Flickhaven includes 50,000+ channels — the full DStv line-up plus UK, US and international channels including Sky Sports and TNT Sports — from £3.92/month with a 24-hour free trial.
See also: DStv UK Guide · SuperSport UK · Watch Mzansi Magic UK · DStv Packages & Prices UK.