Last updated: 5 November 2026 · By Naijatipsland Editorial Team · Editorial policy
The Premier League is the most-watched football league in Nigeria, but watching it legally keeps getting more complicated. Showmax, which sold a cheap phone-only Premier League plan, shut down on 30 April 2026. DStv and GOtv prices have more than doubled since 2023, and every package shows a different slice of the 380 matches. So which option actually gives you the games you want, at the lowest cost?
Update, 5 November 2026: New DStv packages from 5 November 2026. According to Legit.ng, DStv introduced Starter (N6,000), Select (N11,000), Sports (N21,000, every Premier League and Champions League match) and Premium (N44,500) packages from 5 November, with existing subscribers moved over in phases. The DStv package names and prices below reflect the earlier line-up, so confirm your package on the DStv website or MyDStv app before you pay.
This guide explains every legal way to watch the Premier League in Nigeria in the 2026/27 season: which DStv and GOtv packages carry live matches and what they cost, what replaced Showmax, the free options, kick-off times in Nigeria and how much data streaming uses. For the national team, see our separate guide on how to watch the Super Eagles.
Last updated: 21 October 2026. Prices are MultiChoice’s monthly prices for Nigeria, unchanged since March 2025. Channel line-ups can change during the season; confirm with DStv or GOtv before you subscribe.
The short answer
- Every match, best quality: DStv Premium, ₦44,500 a month, carries all 380 live Premier League games.
- Every match, cheapest: GOtv Supa+, ₦16,800 a month, which has a dedicated SuperSport Premier League channel showing every live game.
- Most big games for less: DStv Compact Plus (₦30,000) or GOtv Supa (₦11,400). DStv Compact (₦19,000) and GOtv Max (₦8,500) show only selected live matches.
- Free: SportyTV shows a small number of Premier League matches free each weekend.
- Showmax is gone. Its content moved to DStv Stream, which works with a DStv subscription.
Who has the Premier League rights in Nigeria?
In sub-Saharan Africa, the Premier League’s pay-TV rights belong to SuperSport, which is owned by MultiChoice, the company behind DStv and GOtv. MultiChoice itself is now owned by the French group Canal+, which completed its takeover in 2025. That is why almost all live Premier League football in Nigeria comes through DStv, GOtv or the DStv Stream app.
A smaller number of matches are licensed for free-to-air viewing. SportyTV, the broadcaster linked to the Sporty betting brand, launched free packages in Nigeria in October 2025 with more than 600 live events a year, including some Premier League games, shown through its app and online channels.
DStv packages for the Premier League
| DStv package | Monthly price | Premier League coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | ₦44,500 | All 380 live matches, in HD, plus every other SuperSport channel |
| Compact Plus | ₦30,000 | Most live matches, including the big weekend games |
| Compact | ₦19,000 | Selected live matches, plus FA Cup and Carabao Cup games |
| Confam | ₦11,000 | No regular live Premier League; La Liga and Serie A on SuperSport |
| Yanga | ₦6,000 | Highlights and news only |
MultiChoice said in February 2026 that it would not raise DStv prices this year, the first time in several years that it skipped its usual April increase, although its chief executive did not rule out a change later if costs rise. In October 2026 it also added a new SuperSport Kick-Off channel to DStv, featuring some of the biggest football matches.
Who should choose DStv: households that want every match in HD, or that also want the Champions League, other sports and premium movie channels. If you only care about the Premier League, GOtv Supa+ gives the same full set of live games for less than half the price of Premium.
GOtv packages for the Premier League
| GOtv package | Monthly price | Premier League coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Supa+ | ₦16,800 | Every live match on a dedicated SuperSport Premier League channel |
| Supa | ₦11,400 | Broad live coverage, including weekend games, but not every match |
| Max | ₦8,500 | Selected live matches |
| Jolli | ₦5,800 | Highlights only |
| Jinja | ₦3,900 | Highlights only |
| Smallie | ₦1,900 | No live Premier League |
GOtv is the best value for most football fans. Supa+ costs ₦5,400 more than Supa, and the main difference is that dedicated Premier League channel. If your team plays in the late or midweek kick-offs that are less likely to be picked for the main channels, Supa+ is the safer choice; if you mainly watch the big Saturday and Sunday games, Supa may be enough.
GOtv works through an aerial rather than a satellite dish, so check that your area has good GOtv signal before buying a decoder. In rural areas or places far from a transmitter, DStv is more reliable.
What happened to Showmax?
Showmax used to be the cheapest legal way to watch the Premier League on a phone: its Premier League Mobile plan cost about ₦2,500 a month in early 2026. Canal+ closed Showmax to new subscribers and renewals on 31 March 2026 and shut the service on 30 April 2026, saying it needed to cut losses. Showmax originals and selected titles moved to DStv Stream and to MultiChoice TV channels. For films and series, see our guide to the best Nigerian movies to stream.
DStv Stream is MultiChoice’s app for watching live channels on phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs without a dish. It is mainly sold alongside a DStv subscription: the matches you can stream depend on your package, so you need at least DStv Compact for live Premier League games. Check the app for the current stand-alone options in Nigeria, as these have changed since Showmax closed.
Free and cheap ways to watch
- SportyTV: free, but only one or two Premier League matches on a typical weekend, chosen by the broadcaster. Good as a backup, not a replacement for a subscription.
- Official highlights: the Premier League and clubs post free highlights on YouTube and social media shortly after matches.
- Viewing centres: neighbourhood viewing centres still show most weekend matches for a small entry fee per match. For one or two games a week, this can cost less than a subscription.
- Pause your subscription in quiet months: DStv and GOtv subscriptions run month by month. If you only follow the Premier League, you can let the subscription lapse in June and July and renew in August.
Avoid illegal streams
Pirate streaming sites and apps are common, but they are illegal, unreliable and risky. Many are loaded with pop-ups, fake download buttons and betting adverts, and some install malware or try to steal bank and card details. If you watch on a phone, a dodgy app can also eat your data in the background. Stick to licensed services. Our online safety guide explains how to spot dangerous apps and links.
Premier League kick-off times in Nigeria
Nigeria uses West Africa Time (WAT), one hour ahead of GMT all year. The UK switches between GMT in winter and British Summer Time (BST) in summer, so the gap changes:
- From late October to late March (UK on GMT): Nigeria is one hour ahead of the UK. A 3pm UK kick-off is 4pm in Nigeria, and an 8pm UK game is 9pm in Nigeria.
- From late March to late October (UK on BST): Nigeria and the UK are on the same time. A 3pm UK kick-off is 3pm in Nigeria.
The UK clocks go back on the last Sunday of October, so from the end of October 2026 add one hour to UK kick-off times until the clocks go forward again on the last Sunday of March 2027.
How much data does streaming the Premier League use?
If you watch on DStv Stream or SportyTV over mobile data, a 90-minute match plus half-time takes about two hours. As a rough guide, streaming in standard definition uses around 0.5 to 1GB an hour and HD around 1.5 to 3GB an hour, so one match in HD can use 3 to 6GB. Lower the video quality in the app to save data, and compare bundles before the weekend: see our guides to MTN data plans, Airtel data plans and the fastest network in Nigeria.
Which option should you choose?
- You want every game and don’t need extras: GOtv Supa+ (₦16,800).
- You want every game in HD plus the Champions League and movies: DStv Premium (₦44,500).
- You watch the big weekend games only: GOtv Supa (₦11,400) or DStv Compact Plus (₦30,000) if you already have a dish.
- You watch on your phone: DStv Stream with your DStv package, plus SportyTV for free matches.
- You are on a tight budget: SportyTV, highlights and a viewing centre for the matches that matter.
Related guide (updated 5 November 2026): How to Watch Nigerian Football Matches Online Legally (2026) — legal ways to watch the Super Eagles, NPFL and European football, the new DStv packages and how to avoid pirate streams.
Frequently asked questions
Which GOtv package shows the Premier League?
GOtv Supa+ (₦16,800 a month) shows every live match on a dedicated Premier League channel. GOtv Supa (₦11,400) shows many live games, and GOtv Max (₦8,500) shows selected matches. Lower packages carry highlights only.
Does DStv Compact show the Premier League?
Yes, but only selected live matches. For most of the big games you need Compact Plus (₦30,000), and for every match you need Premium (₦44,500).
Can I still watch the Premier League on Showmax?
No. Showmax shut down on 30 April 2026. Its content moved to DStv Stream.
Is there a free way to watch the Premier League in Nigeria?
SportyTV shows a few Premier League matches free on most weekends through its app and online channels. Full coverage requires a DStv or GOtv subscription.
What time do Premier League games kick off in Nigeria?
Between late October and late March, add one hour to UK kick-off times (3pm UK is 4pm in Nigeria). Between late March and late October, Nigeria and the UK share the same clock time.
Sources
- The Condia: How to watch the EPL, La Liga and Serie A in Nigeria in 2026 (26 August 2026)
- Technext: MultiChoice says no DStv price increase in 2026 (20 February 2026)
- Legit.ng: DStv and GOtv package changes and new channels (5 October 2026)
- Legit.ng: What GOtv Supa+ offers (15 October 2026)
- Legit.ng: Showmax closure date and content move to DStv Stream (5 April 2026)
- News24: Showmax to shutter on 30 April 2026
- Tech.Africa: Showmax plans and prices (February 2026)
- Peoples Gazette: Sporty TV rolls out free-to-air sports packages (October 2025)
- GOtv Nigeria: Football’s biggest leagues return to SuperSport (July 2026)
Join the discussion
Have you tried this, or do you have a question we did not answer? 4 readers have already shared their views. Naijatipsland members help each other with real, first-hand experience.
Since Showmax closed in April, the cheapest phone-only route has gone, and GOtv Supa+ is now the best-value way to see every live match. Which package do you use for the Premier League this season?
Viewing centres are still a cheap option if you only watch one or two games a week. Do you prefer a viewing centre, or watching at home?
According to the guide, DStv Premium at ₦44,500 a month carries all 380 live games, while GOtv Supa+ at ₦16,800 is the cheapest way to see every game. Which package do you use?
SportyTV shows a small number of Premier League matches free each weekend, and Showmax content has moved to DStv Stream. Do you watch free or pay for a subscription?