Aiming to ensure easier navigation and better viewing experience, SuperSport has announced massive changes, dropping the numbering system it has used for its channels for more than two decades, replacing them with a thematic offering around individual sports.
SuperSport says this will makes it easier for viewers to find their favourite sports. The new thematic offering will be effective September 1 according to the broadcaster.
“From September 1, SuperSport viewers on DStv will be able to enjoy special dedicated channels for leagues and sports, among them the PSL, the Premier League, La Liga, rugby, cricket, golf, tennis, motorsport and several others, which will now have a home to call their own.” Supersport said.
The new channels line up will also feature supplementary programming such as magazine shows and highlights will add to the overall package.
New to DStv subscribers across the continent will be the launch of the SuperSport Grandstand, the flagship channel which will host live curated sport available to Premium customers at any one time, including soccer, rugby, cricket, golf and tennis.
SuperSport Grandstand which will be hosted in studio on weekends to guide viewers to the wide selection of sport will come immediately after Blitz at the front of the new channel line-up.
On DStv, there will now be up to 19 SuperSport channels in all, including a “Variety” channel offering. In addition, DStv’s new sports line-up also includes ESPN and ESPN 2, on channels 218 and 219
GOtv offers 5 Supersport channels, plus the recently relaunched ESPN on channel 37 (137 – Ghana/337 – Uganda).
“This is a landmark decision in SuperSport’s history and one I’m convinced will add a fresh and invigorating dimension to our broadcasts,” said Gideon Khobane, Chief Executive of SuperSport.
“The changes will mean that additional SuperSport channels of local and international sporting content will be added to the DStv and GOtv platforms.”
A list of the newly named SuperSport channels and the content you can find on them:
On DStv:
SuperSport Blitz remains home for all the latest breaking news and updates from around the sports world, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SuperSport Grandstand showcasing all of SuperSport’s live programming with a focus on football and the best live sport across all our channels.
More Than Paint: How Kansai Plascon Uganda is Colouring Futures and Building CommunitySuperSport Football Plus brings viewers the top UEFA Champions League matches, football from across the best football leagues in the world, game highlights, goal summaries, news and magazine shows.
SuperSport Premier League will be the home of action from England’s Premier League, with the best games, highlights and coverage of EPL. The channel will also broadcast FA Cup and other international action.
SuperSport La Liga is the new home for Spanish football and will focus on La Liga action, the home of El Clasico, and other international football.
SuperSport Football will offer selected access to matches from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, African football leagues and others.
SuperSport Variety 1, 2, 3 and 4 will cover football, WWE, athletics, marathons, boxing and a range of other events, both African and international.
SuperSport Action, home for combat sports such as MMA – featuring the UFC and EFC – and boxing from around the globe.
SuperSport Rugby, the central hub for all rugby.
SuperSport Cricket, home for Test matches, One Day Internationals, IPL cricket and everything involving bats and balls.
SuperSport Golf, SuperSport Tennis and SuperSport Motorsport respectively, with each channel dedicated to its specific sport.
WWE Channel brings viewers the best of action from the WWE universe.
SuperSport Maximo 1, SuperSport Maximo 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360 continue to provide Portuguese commentary of the best sporting action from around the world.
GOtv’s offering:
In addition to SuperSport Blitz, SuperSport Football, SuperSport La Liga and Maximo 360 – GOtv viewers can also enjoy SuperSport Select 1 and SuperSport Select 2 variety channels featuring action from major football leagues, boxing, athletics, marathons and much more!
