MultiChoice<\/strong> this week confirmed that it is revisiting the idea of unbundling its flagship SuperSport channels from the traditional DStv bouquet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supersport also runs the Supersportbet division<\/strong>, an online platform dedicated to sports betting and casino entertainment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company said this move reflects evolving consumer preferences and the growing appetite for more flexible, cost-effective subscription models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis includes considering whether certain bundled elements, such as SuperSport and General Entertainment, could be offered differently in future,\u201d MultiChoice told MyBroadband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the broadcaster emphasised that the idea is still in early exploration, it did admit that it’s assessing both the commercial viability and potential customer value of the model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt is also too early to comment on the specifics of any potential model – including whether changes would be optional or how pricing might be structured,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe remain committed to delivering flexibility and value to our customers and will share further updates as and when there is meaningful progress to report.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This isn’t MultiChoice\u2019s first rodeo when it comes to restructuring its packages. Back in 2021, it tested the waters with DStv Flex – a modular subscription that allowed users to choose between an entertainment core and optional sports \u201cbolt-ons.\u201d Despite initial interest, Flex faded into silence, and by 2024, the company had all but confirmed it was no longer a focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But now, with French media giant Canal+<\/strong>, which already offers standalone sports bundles in Europe, pushing for regulatory approval to acquire MultiChoice<\/a>, the winds may be shifting once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Canal+\u2019s \u20ac34.99 monthly sports-only bundle (which includes Apple TV+) could serve as a blueprint, but not everyone is convinced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Media commentator Thinus Ferreira<\/strong> cautioned, \u201cCanal+ won\u2019t strip out sport from the existing package setup since it forms an integral part of the traditional pay-TV bundle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still, if Canal+\u2019s acquisition goes through, pending approval from the Competition Tribunal and Icasa<\/strong>, DStv could be in for a transformation. With the Competition Commission<\/strong> already on board, a decision is expected by October 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For now, South Africans can only wait and hope that watching a Springboks match won\u2019t require also paying for MasterChef Australia reruns.<\/p>\n\n\nRestructuring packages <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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