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Broadcast Rights
Competitions available on StarTimes App
2026
Fans in South Africa can stream all 104 games from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on SportyTV after the broadcaster secured pay-TV rights to the 48-team tournament co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
This means SportyTV viewers can watch some of the most important fixtures from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the South African national team’s Group A matches against Mexico, Czechia, and South Korea.
▶ More details: How to watch FIFA World Cup in South Africa
2025-2028
2024-2029
StarTimes has acquired non-exclusive linear and digital LaLiga rights in multiple sub-Saharan African territories until 2029. The deal between the Chinese pay-TV provider and LaLiga covers the 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29 seasons. Countries covered in this multi-year agreement include: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
▶ More details: How to watch La Liga in South Africa
2024-2027
Italian Serie A matches are shown live on SportyTV in Ghana, Nigeria and English and Portuguese-speaking countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Serie A’s broadcast deal with SportyTV means that one match from each game week is shown live on free-to-air television in Ghana, Nigeria, Angola, Botswana, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St.
▶ More details: How to watch Serie A in Cameroon
2024-2027
StarTimes has extended its non-exclusive English-language Bundesliga media rights in over 40 African territories from 2024 to 2027 following a three-year deal. The commercial broadcaster has held Bundesliga rights since 2015 and broadcasts matches in both English as well as select local languages for viewers in the following countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
▶ More details: How to watch Bundesliga in South Africa
2024-2027
2025-2028
2024-2028
Free-to-air coverage of the Carabao Cup is available live via Sporty TV in Nigeria and Ghana with the technology company securing the rights in September 2024.
Only select matches from each round of the competition are shown live on Sporty TV but both semi-finals and the Final from Wembley Stadium are available.
▶ More details: How to watch League Cup in South Africa
2022-2026
2024-2026
Sporty TV holds free-to-air rights for the Argentine Primera División under a deal with Argentina Football Distribution (AFD), the commercial arm of the Argentine Football Association. The agreement runs until the end of the 2026 season. The contract allows Sporty TV to broadcast two matches from every league round, always featuring Boca Juniors and River Plate.
It also authorizes the channel to air highlights of those games in related programs and news shows. Live matches are shown on the Sporty TV channel, while highlights are also available on its digital platforms. In addition to league fixtures, the agreement includes coverage of the Copa de la Liga and Copa Argentina, again with Boca Juniors and River Plate guaranteed. In total, Sporty TV is permitted to broadcast 89 matches per season.
To watch Argentine league games, viewers need to subscribe to the StarSat pay-TV system. For mobile streaming, the Sporty.com app is available on Android devices, while coverage in South Africa is also accessible through the StarTimes ON app.
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Sporty TV holds free-to-air rights for the Argentine Primera División under a deal with Argentina Football Distribution (AFD), the commercial arm of the Argentine Football Association. The agreement runs until the end of the 2026 season. The contract allows Sporty TV to broadcast two matches from every league round, always featuring Boca Juniors and River Plate.It also authorizes the channel to air highlights of those games in related programs and news shows. Live matches are shown on the Sporty TV channel, while highlights are also available on its digital platforms. In addition to league fixtures, the agreement includes coverage of the Copa de la Liga and Copa Argentina, again with Boca Juniors and River Plate guaranteed. In total, Sporty TV is permitted to broadcast 89 matches per season.
To watch Argentine league games, viewers need to subscribe to the StarSat pay-TV system. For mobile streaming, the Sporty.com app is available on Android devices, while coverage in South Africa is also accessible through the StarTimes ON app.
2024-2027
Select matches from the Belgian Pro League are shown live on SportyTV, providing fans in Ghana and Nigeria with free-to-air coverage of Belgium’s premier football division.
Live coverage of the Belgian Pro League is split across the Sportytv linear TV channel and their free YouTube channel. The coverage of the league is quite sporadic, with the broadcaster frequently selecting matches from other leagues for live coverage instead.
▶ More details: How to watch Pro League in South Africa
2024-2028
StarTimes has secured linear and digital EFL rights in Nigeria and Ghana from 2024 to 2028. Select matches from the EFL Championship are available on StarTimes’s various linear channels in HD. The network’s coverage also includes the promotion-relegation play-offs and corresponding shoulder programming, such as replays, match analysis, and game highlights.
▶ More details: How to watch Championship in South Africa
2024-2027
2024-2029
2023-2026
2023-2027
Fans in Nigeria, South Africa, and Ghana can watch live J1 League matches for free on SportyTV. This broadcaster is a 24/7 free-to-air channel, allowing viewers in these countries to enjoy the exciting action of the Japanese top flight without any cost.
Thanks to this arrangement, J1 League followers can catch the action live from the comfort of their homes or while on the go.
Thanks to this arrangement, J1 League followers can catch the action live from the comfort of their homes or while on the go. SportyTV is available on StarTimes and can also be accessed through the StarTimes ON streaming service. Additionally, viewers in Ghana can tune in to this channel via MultiTV.
StarTimes ON, which includes SportyTV, is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, as well as smart TVs. The app can be easily downloaded from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and other relevant application stores.
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Fans in Nigeria, South Africa, and Ghana can watch live J1 League matches for free on SportyTV. This broadcaster is a 24/7 free-to-air channel, allowing viewers in these countries to enjoy the exciting action of the Japanese top flight without any cost.Thanks to this arrangement, J1 League followers can catch the action live from the comfort of their homes or while on the go. SportyTV is available on StarTimes and can also be accessed through the StarTimes ON streaming service. Additionally, viewers in Ghana can tune in to this channel via MultiTV.
StarTimes ON, which includes SportyTV, is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, as well as smart TVs. The app can be easily downloaded from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and other relevant application stores.
2025-2026
StarTimes is the biggest provider of the Saudi Pro League in Africa, with the subscription-based platform holding the rights to broadcast the competition in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, GuineaBissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Three matches from the Saudi Pro League each game week are shown live across StarTimes’ sports channels with matches featuring the biggest clubs, including Al Nassr, frequently selected for live coverage.
Saudi Pro League live streaming is available via the StarTimes ON app, which can be downloaded for free onto iOS and Android devices. Highlights from the Saudi Pro League and catch-up are also available on the app.
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StarTimes is the biggest provider of the Saudi Pro League in Africa, with the subscription-based platform holding the rights to broadcast the competition in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, GuineaBissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.Three matches from the Saudi Pro League each game week are shown live across StarTimes’ sports channels with matches featuring the biggest clubs, including Al Nassr, frequently selected for live coverage.
Saudi Pro League live streaming is available via the StarTimes ON app, which can be downloaded for free onto iOS and Android devices. Highlights from the Saudi Pro League and catch-up are also available on the app.
2024-2029
About
StarTimes App history, coverage, features
Star Times Sports is a network of sports channels that broadcasts content in Sub-Saharan Africa. The network’s first attempt to broadcast sports came in 2012, when the company acquired broadcasting rights to air games for the Italian Serie A. The first Star Times channel saw the light on July 19, 2014.
Over the years, StarTimes Sports has covered some of the most popular disciplines in the world, including football, basketball, motorsport, rugby, aquatics, tennis, boxing, cricket, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, golf, mixed martial arts, wrestling, and more. The network has divided its coverage into specific channels over the years, which have included StarTimes Sports Arena, StarTimes Sports Focus, StarTimes Sports Life, StarTimes Sports Premium, StarTimes World Football, and StarTimes Sports 1, StarTimes Sports 2, and StarTimes Sports 3.
The StarTimes App was launched to cover most of the activity covered by the network’s terrestrial channels. Speaking about football, the app has covered games for the following leagues: the Bundesliga, the French Ligue 1, the Italian Serie A, the Chinese Super League, the Mexican Primera División, the FA Cup, the Coppa Italia, and the Spanish Copa del Rey. International club competitions have included the UEFA Europa League and the International Champions Cup. On top of that, national team games have also been streamed on this app, with tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Nations League, and FIFA World Cup Qualifiers being covered on this mobile app as time has gone by.
The StarTimes App has been available for download on most mobile phones and tablets working with Android and iOS.
Content disclaimer:
The published listings of live, re-aired, and on-demand match and program events published on this website are broadcast by the official rights holders. They are available on various platforms such as terrestrial TV, radio, cable, satellite, IPTV, mobile and desktop apps. Where possible, we will provide links to the streaming events available on the platforms provided by the official broadcasters. Please note that in many cases, a digital subscription or user authentication with a TV or internet provider will be required. We endeavor to provide as accurate and detailed broadcast information as possible. However, broadcast schedules are subject to change at any time. If you find incorrect or missing information, please let us know
The published listings of live, re-aired, and on-demand match and program events published on this website are broadcast by the official rights holders. They are available on various platforms such as terrestrial TV, radio, cable, satellite, IPTV, mobile and desktop apps. Where possible, we will provide links to the streaming events available on the platforms provided by the official broadcasters. Please note that in many cases, a digital subscription or user authentication with a TV or internet provider will be required. We endeavor to provide as accurate and detailed broadcast information as possible. However, broadcast schedules are subject to change at any time. If you find incorrect or missing information, please let us know
