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DStv Channels List UK — 2026 Line-Up by Category
DStv groups its channels by package, and the packages changed on 17 September 2026: Starter, Select, Sports, Movies & Series and Premium replaced Access, Family, Compact and Compact Plus. Premium carries the most, Sports adds 17 sport channels to Select, and Select is the cheapest with PSL matches. DStv also removed channels during 2026, including MTV Base, Cinemagic and M-Net Movies 1. This page lists the main channels by category and what each package carries.
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 — DStv Stream is the official internet route, with some live sport geo-restricted
- 3.Flickhaven's line-up has South African and pan-African categories among 55,000+ channels — from £3.93/mo
Who wrote this
Flickhaven is an IPTV service, not a DStv reseller, and we earn nothing from DStv. DStv channel and package facts below come from published reporting, checked on 31 October 2026; where we mention Flickhaven, that is our stated position.
DStv Channels List — The 2026 Line-Up by Category
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 main DStv channels by category, which package carries what since the September 2026 overhaul, and which channels DStv removed during the year. DStv changes its line-up often, so treat the names here as examples and confirm on dstv.com before you pay.
The good news for UK viewers: even though DStv satellite does not reach Britain, you do not need a dish and decoder. DStv Stream works over the internet, and IPTV services such as Flickhaven offer their own South African and pan-African channel categories over broadband — check Flickhaven's current list during the free 24-hour trial. For the full context on how DStv works in Britain, start with our DStv in the UK guide.
DStv Channels by Category
Here are the main DStv channels grouped by category — from the SuperSport sport suite through South African and pan-African entertainment, movies, kids and news. These are examples confirmed in reporting up to 31 October 2026, not a full list.
Sport
The SuperSport suite — channels such as Football, Rugby, Cricket, Grandstand, Variety, PSL, Blitz and Maximo.
SA Entertainment
Mzansi Magic, Mzansi Wethu, 1Magic and kykNET — South African telenovelas, drama and reality.
Pan-African
Africa Magic Urban, Epic, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo, plus ROK — Nollywood and pan-African storytelling.
Movies
M-Net plus M-Net Movies+, M-Net Stars and M-Net Legends — premieres and catalogue films.
Kids
Cartoon Network, kept after DStv's last-minute carriage deal in late 2025, alongside other children's channels.
News
eNCA and SABC News for South African news, and CNN International.
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.
DStv Channels Removed in 2026
Since MultiChoice changed hands in 2025, DStv has trimmed its line-up several times. These are the removals reported so far; CNN International and Cartoon Network stayed after a last-minute carriage deal.
Which DStv Package Has Which Channels
On 17 September 2026 DStv replaced Access, Family and Compact with Starter, Select and Sports, added Movies & Series and withdrew Compact Plus. Here is what each package carries.
| Package | What You Get |
|---|---|
| DStv Premium | Everything below, plus Springbok and international rugby, the rest of the URC, motorsport, golf majors and tennis |
| DStv Movies & Series | Separate package: M-Net, extra M-Net movie channels, documentary channels and 10 sport channels (no Champions League or rugby) |
| DStv Sports | Everything in Select plus 17 sport channels: PSL, Premier League and Champions League football, cricket, the Currie Cup, one URC match a week |
| DStv Select | Mzansi Magic and the core entertainment line-up, plus PSL matches |
| DStv Starter | Entry-level entertainment, no PSL matches |
The catch with DStv's packages is that the channels you want can be split across them — rugby and the Champions League, for example, are not in Movies & Series. Flickhaven's IPTV plans have no such tiering — every plan gets the same channel list, so check it on the free trial. See how the tiers and prices compare in our DStv packages and prices UK guide.
How to Watch South African TV in the UK
Because there is no DStv satellite signal in Britain, the options are DStv Stream (the official app, with some live sport geo-restricted abroad) or IPTV. A single Flickhaven subscription includes South African and pan-African channel categories alongside UK, US and international channels including live sport — 55,000+ channels in total. Setup takes about five minutes.
Why UK Viewers Try IPTV
- ✓South African and pan-African categories next to sport, movies, kids and news — check the current list on the trial
- ✓No satellite dish, no decoder, no engineer install — streams over broadband
- ✓Streams over UK broadband to any device
- ✓One subscription adds UK live sport — 55,000+ channels in total
- ✓Works on Firestick, Samsung TV, LG TV, iPhone, Android TV, Apple TV, PC
- ✓From £3.93/month on the 12-month plan
For the wider view of how all this fits together, our DStv UK pillar guide covers packages, decoders, streaming abroad and every device.
Sources
- DStv South Africa — official site (channels and packages)
- TechCentral — DStv new packages: full detail on the 17 September overhaul (7 September 2026)
- MyBroadband — Big changes to DStv channels in 2026
- MyBroadband — DStv cutting channel it offered for 13 years
- The Citizen — DStv escapes 12-channel termination in last-minute deal
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DStv Channels List — Frequently Asked Questions
What channels are on DStv?+
DStv carries hundreds of channels across sport (the SuperSport suite), South African entertainment (Mzansi Magic, Mzansi Wethu, 1Magic, kykNET), pan-African drama (Africa Magic, ROK), movies (M-Net and the M-Net Movies channels), kids (Cartoon Network), and news (eNCA, SABC News, CNN International). Several channels were removed during 2026, so check dstv.com for the current line-up.
Can I get the full DStv channels list in the UK?+
DStv satellite does not reach the UK, so a decoder cannot receive the channels here. DStv Stream is the official internet route, with some live sport geo-restricted abroad. An IPTV service such as Flickhaven is a separate option: its line-up includes South African and pan-African channel categories from £3.93/month — check the current list during the free 24-hour trial.
Which DStv package has the most channels?+
Premium. Since 17 September 2026 the packages are Starter, Select, Sports, Movies & Series and Premium. Sports includes everything in Select plus 17 sport channels, and Premium sits above both. Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access are no longer sold under those names.
What SuperSport channels are there?+
The SuperSport suite includes channels such as Football, Rugby, Cricket, Grandstand, Variety, PSL, Blitz and Maximo. Since September 2026 the Sports package carries 17 sport channels, and Premium adds international rugby, motorsport, golf and tennis. In the UK, DStv Stream is the official route, though some live sport is geo-restricted abroad.
Which DStv channels were removed in 2026?+
Reported removals include BET Africa, MTV Base, CBS Justice and CBS Reality in January; Cinemagic and Magic Showcase on 30 June; M-Net Movies 1, kykNET Lekker, Mzansi Bioskop and Mzansi Music on 16 September; and JimJam on 11 November. CNN International and Cartoon Network stayed after a last-minute deal.
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. DStv Stream works over the internet without a decoder, and IPTV services such as Flickhaven stream their own South African and pan-African categories over broadband to any device.
How many channels do you get with Flickhaven?+
Flickhaven includes 55,000+ channels — South African and pan-African categories plus UK, US and international channels including live sport — from £3.93/month on the 12-month plan, with a 24-hour free trial.
See also: DStv UK Guide, getting SuperSport from Britain, Watch Mzansi Magic UK and DStv Packages & Prices UK.