CANAL+ has extended its Premier Soccer League broadcast deal with SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa, enhancing its portfolio as the new owner of the MultiChoice Group and committing to the growth of South African football. Picture: Nic Bothma/BackpagePix
Image: Nic Bothma/BackpagePix
The National Soccer League (NSL) on Wednesday confirmed that the CANAL+ Group has extended its contract to broadcast the Premier Soccer League (PSL) live on SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa.
CANAL+, as the new owner of the MultiChoice Group, now adds the premier football service to its portfolio.
The PSL 2025/2026 drew to a close last month with Orlando Pirates finally ending the eight-season stranglehold Mamelodi Sundowns had on the Betway Premiership.
The PSL, with SuperSport, currently broadcasts the Betway Premiership matches live, along with all domestic cup competitions (MTN8, Carling Knockout, and Nedbank Cup) in addition to the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
PSL chairman Irvin Khoza welcomed the announcement.
“Football institutions are built through consistency, responsible stewardship, and strong relationships,” said Khoza.
"Together, the PSL and SuperSport have worked to grow the game, strengthen our clubs, and bring South African football to audiences across the continent. We are pleased that this partnership will continue, with CANAL+ sharing our commitment to the long-term growth and success of South African club football."
Maxime Saada, CEO of CANAL+, and David Mignot, CANAL+ Africa CEO and CEO of MultiChoice, said: “The extension of our partnership with the PSL is an important moment for CANAL+ following our acquisition of MultiChoice Group last year. It underscores our commitment to invest in compelling local sports and entertainment content across Africa.
Though the dates have not been confirmed yet, the 2026/2027 Betway Premiership season is set to kick off in August.
For now, football fans will be glued to the Fifa World Cup, which begins on June 11, with Bafana Bafana taking on co-hosts Mexico in the tournament opener.