Country guide
Football in South Africa
Where to watch football in South Africa: a complete guide to the TV channels and streaming services carrying live football.
Our catalogue currently lists 2 free-to-air channels (SABC, SportyTV) and 2 subscription services (New World TV, SuperSport) for South Africa.
There are 24 upcoming fixtures in the schedule below.
Coverage varies by competition — a match may be on free-to-air television for some fixtures while others require a subscription.
Select a match below to see which channels carry it in South Africa specifically, broken down by free-to-air and subscription tiers.
Kick-off times are shown in your local timezone.
Free-to-air channels in South Africa
2 channels broadcast football free-to-air in South Africa. No subscription is required for these channels.
Subscription channels in South Africa
2 channels in South Africa require a paid subscription to watch football.
Upcoming matches available in South Africa
The 20 fixtures below have confirmed broadcast data for South Africa. Open a match to see which channel carries it in your country.
Frequently asked questions
Which channels show football in South Africa?
In South Africa, football is broadcast on SABC, SportyTV, New World TV, SuperSport. SABC, SportyTV are free-to-air. New World TV, SuperSport require a paid subscription.
Which football channels in South Africa are free-to-air?
SABC, SportyTV are available free-to-air in South Africa. No subscription is required to watch football on these channels.
How many upcoming football matches can I watch in South Africa?
There are currently 24 upcoming football matchs available to watch in South Africa in our catalogue. Use the schedule below to find your fixture and check which channel carries it.