Broadcast Rights

Competitions available on ESPN Africa

Belgium - Pro League

2024-2027

The Belgian Pro League is broadcast live on ESPN in sub-Saharan Africa. Namely, the following countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, 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, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

▶ More details: How to watch Pro League in South Africa

England - Championship

2024-2028

ESPN Africa has acquired EFL media rights in multiple sub-Saharan African territories from 2024 to 2028. The network’s multi-year deal covers subscribers in 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, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, 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 Championship in South Africa

UEFA Women's Champions League

2025-2030

ESPN has acquired UEFA Women’s Champions League broadcast rights in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa, securing these rights in a deal for the 2025-26 to 2029-30 cycle. This rights deal extends to Cameroon, Ethiopia, the Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and several other countries on the African continent.

▶ More details: How to watch UEFA Women's Champions League in South Africa

Netherlands - Eredivisie

2025-2028

ESPN Africa is the official Dutch Eredivisie broadcaster in multiple African territories from 2025 to 2030. Subscribers in 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 can watch Eredivisie matches and complementary shoulder programming on ESPN’s linear channels - specifically, ESPN2.

Turkey - Super Lig

2024-2027

ESPN Africa broadcasts live Turkish Super Lig matches in Africa from 2024-25 to 2026-27. ESPN’s Turkish league games are available in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of 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 Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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ESPN Africa broadcasts live Turkish Super Lig matches in Africa from 2024-25 to 2026-27. ESPN’s Turkish league games are available in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of 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 Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The biggest matches of the Turkish Super Lig are broadcast live each week to fans in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas featuring heavily.

To watch live Turkish Super Lig matches in these territories, fans must pay a subscription to ESPN Africa. All Turkish Super Lig matches broadcast on the platform can be watched with French or English commentary. Turkish Super Lig highlights and repeats can additionally be watched throughout the week on ESPN Africa.

United States - NWSL

2024-2027

To watch the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) live in sub-Saharan Africa, fans can sign up to ESPN Africa, which holds the broadcast rights from 2024 to 2027. The network airs two weekly matches, available on television and online streaming. ESPN Africa’s coverage includes live broadcasts, as well as match highlights and goal recaps, which are featured in sports programs, news segments, and the WatchESPN app.

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To watch the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) live in sub-Saharan Africa, fans can sign up to ESPN Africa, which holds the broadcast rights from 2024 to 2027. The network airs two weekly matches, available on television and online streaming.

ESPN Africa’s coverage includes live broadcasts, as well as match highlights and goal recaps, which are featured in sports programs, news segments, and the WatchESPN app. Additionally, all televised matches are available on-demand, starting at least 24 hours after the live broadcast.

To watch the NWSL on ESPN Africa, viewers need a pay-TV subscription. The channel is available through several providers, including GOtv, DStv, StarTimes, Zuku TV, ZAP, and AzamTV. For mobile and online streaming, fans can access WatchESPN using credentials provided by their pay-TV provider. The service is available via web browsers such as Edge, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari, as well as on mobile devices and tablets.

ESPN Africa’s NWSL coverage is available in multiple countries, including Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, South Sudan, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

About

ESPN Africa history, coverage, features

ESPN is an American sports network specializing in sports. It is owned by ESPN, Inc and operated by The Walt Disney Company Latin America. It is available in most Latin American countries. It was initially launched on September 15, 1988 as a test channel, but its official launch came on March 31, 1989. 

ESPN Africa is one of the geo-specific channels launched by the network. It is a joint venture between the Walt Disney Company and Hears Communications. Its area of influence is the Sub-Saharan Africa, and it started airing its content in English, French, and Portuguese, but the latter was eventually dropped from the general programming. ESPN Africa replaced Setanta Sports and Setanta Action

Over the years, ESPN Africa has established itself as a major reference in sports broadcasting, with disciplines such as football, handball, basketball, motorsports, mixed martial arts, hockey, baseball, rugby, and darts being aired on this channel.

Speaking about football, ESPN Africa has covered domestic leagues such as the Scottish Premiership, the Dutch Eredivisie, the Belgian Pro League, the EFL Championship, the Indian Super League, and the Major League Soccer. International tournaments covered by ESPN Africa also included the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana, two of the top competitions in South America. 

The channel has aired its content in Standard Definition since its launch.