MultiChoice Rolls Out New DStv and GOtv Packages

MultiChoice Nigeria has unveiled new DStv and GOtv packages under its 'Expect More' campaign, with changes that affect every subscriber from Nov 5, 2026. Here is what changed, in simple terms.

This is based on Punch Entertainment report Nov 6, 2026 and MultiChoice launch at The Royal Box, Victoria Island, Lagos on Wednesday Nov 4, 2026.

What changed

MultiChoice, now a CANAL+ company, scrapped old packages and replaced them with four new ones on each platform, effective Thursday, Nov 5.

New DStv packages and prices:

• Starter - N6,000 per month (was Padi N4,400)
• Select - N11,000 (was Confam N11,000)
• Sports - N21,000 (was Compact N19,000)
• Premium - N44,500 (same as before)

New GOtv packages and prices:

• Easy - N4,000 per month (was Smallie N1,900)
• Starter - N6,000 (was Jinja N3,900)
• Select - N11,000
• Sports - N21,000

So entry price went up on both sides - DStv by N1,600, GOtv cheapest by more than double.

What do you get extra? Two new channels added to lower packs: SuperSport KICKOFF and Africa Magic+.

• DStv Starter now includes Premier League Match of the Week plus some UEFA Champions League games via KICKOFF, plus Africa Magic+ for Nigerian drama. Before, that weekly PL match was only on Compact.
• DStv Sports at N21k now shows every Premier League and every Champions League match, plus WWE and UFC.
• DStv Select at N11k is for family - movies, local and international series, selected sports, kids.
• DStv Premium at N44,500 remains top - adds F1, MotoGP, Grand Slam tennis, golf, cricket, plus M-Net and Discovery.

CEO Kemi Omotosho said at launch the changes came from customer feedback. MultiChoice said existing customers will be migrated in phases and do not need to act unless they want another package. Check via MyDStv app, WhatsApp self-service or customer care. Prepaid multi-month plans keep remaining time.

Who may benefit most

• Casual football fans: If you only want one big game per week, Starter at N6k now gives you that. Before you had to pay N19k Compact. So you save.
• Hardcore football fans: Sports at N21k is new middle sweet spot. For N2k more than old Compact, you get all PL and CL games. Previously you needed Premium at N44,500 to get all CL.
• Families on budget: GOtv Easy at N4k still cheapest overall, but jump from N1,900 is steep. Select at N11k matches DStv Select - same content tier across both platforms.
• Premium lovers: No price increase, but you keep all sports plus movies first.

Who feels pain: GOtv Smallie and DStv Padi users who paid lowest. They now must pay N4k or N6k minimum.

Why pay-TV is under pressure from streaming

This revamp is happening because pay-TV is losing customers.

MultiChoice Nigeria has lost subscribers in last two years - group reported 8% drop in Nigeria at one point. Reasons: fuel costs, inflation, and competition from Netflix, Prime Video, Showmax (which MultiChoice itself owns), YouTube, and illegal streaming sites.

Streaming offers monthly flexibility at N2,000-N7,000, no decoder, no installation, watch on phone. Young people in Lagos, Abuja now watch PL highlights on YouTube or TikTok instead of waiting for TV.

Also, N1,900 to N4,000 jump for GOtv shows MultiChoice is trying to cover diesel for transmitters, dollar cost for rights, and still keep content. But higher entry price may push more low-income homes to streaming or antenna.