SuperSport is gearing up for another electrifying new football season, offering an unparalleled array of global and local competitions, including the Betway Premiership, Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, and Uefa club competitions.
As your undisputed World of Champions, SuperSport and Showmax Premier League are set to deliver every thrilling moment to fans, promising an action-packed year ahead.
Prepare for an electrifying new football season as SuperSport, Africa's undisputed World of Champions, announces its most comprehensive and exhilarating offering yet, available on your home of sport, DStv and Showmax Premier League.
With a line-up designed to thrill every fan, SuperSport is set to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience, bringing the world's biggest leagues and most prestigious tournaments directly to your screens.
All the new football season action will be available to DStv Compact subscribers from just R299 a month on DStv Stream, or R419 a month via decoder. This means more people can get to enjoy all their favourite football stars, teams and leagues, all in one place – SuperSport, on DStv.
The action explodes as early as 2 August 2025, with the highly anticipated Premier Soccer League (PSL) season kicking off with mouth-watering action from the MTN8 quarterfinals.
SuperSport and Showmax Premier League will bring you all the drama from the quarterfinals as Orlando Pirates take on Polokwane City on 2 August, with Sekhukhune United facing TS Galaxy FC on the same day.
The action continues on 3 August, with Stellenbosch battling AmaZulu, and Mamelodi Sundowns clashing with Richards Bay.
The Betway Premiership will soon follow with what is expected to be a thrilling season, as numerous teams are poised to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns' years of domination.
Every single Betway Premiership game, alongside all local South African competitions, will be broadcast live on both SuperSport and Showmax Premier League.
But that's just the beginning.
PREMIER LEAGUE
SuperSport and Showmax Premier League proudly remain the home of the biggest football league on the planet: the Premier League.
The global phenomenon kicks off on 15 August, with champions Liverpool beginning their defence against Bournemouth at Anfield.
The weekend's marquee fixture undoubtedly takes place on 17 August at the Emirates, where last season's runners-up Arsenal go head-to-head with rivals Manchester United in a late kick-off.
Elsewhere, Manchester City take on Wolves at the Molineux on 16 August, while Club World Cup champions Chelsea face off against Crystal Palace on 17 August.
Tottenham Hotspur begin their campaign against newcomers Burnley in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
This season's Premier League fixtures are truly mouth-watering, with several top teams facing tricky starts; Arsenal's opening six games include formidable opponents like Manchester United, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Leeds, and Newcastle.
Liverpool also face a challenging start with fixtures against Bournemouth, Newcastle, Arsenal, Burnley, Crystal Palace, and Everton in their first six matches.
GLOBAL FOOTBALL
The global football feast continues with coverage of Europe's elite, exclusively on SuperSport.
The Spanish LaLiga ignites on 15 August, featuring reigning champions Barcelona against Mallorca on 16 August, and Real Madrid facing a tricky test against Osasuna on 19 August.
Italy's top flight, the Serie A, kicks off on 23 August, with Italian champions Napoli beginning their title defence away to Sassuolo.
AC Milan open their new season against Cremonese on 23 August, Roma take on Bologna on 23 August, Juventus face Parma on 24 August, and Inter Milan meet Torino on 25 August.
Beyond the leagues, SuperSport has you covered for the continent's and world's premier club competitions, all on SuperSport.
The UEFA Champions League fully kicks off on 16 September, with its new format already proving incredibly popular (qualifiers began on 22 July).
The Uefa Europa League will also commence in late September, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all the action.
Locally, don't miss the 2025 Africa Nations Championships (Chan), which also kicks off on 2 August, exclusively on SuperSport.
Rendani Ramovha, CEO of SuperSport, shared his excitement at the new football season.
"The new football season is always a monumental moment for us at SuperSport, and this year is no exception. We are absolutely delighted to be able to offer our subscribers such an incredible wealth of football from around the globe,’ said Ramovha.
“From the passion of the Betway Premiership to the global spectacle of the Premier League, and the tactical brilliance of LaLiga and Serie A, coupled with the drama of the Uefa Champions and Europa Leagues, SuperSport and DStv are truly the home of football. We are in for an action-packed footballing year ahead, and we can't wait to share every moment with our viewers.”
In addition to a wide variety of sports on offer, DStv Compact customers can look forward to a strong line-up of new content. Mzansi Magic’s Shaka iLembe continues its second season, while Giants, a new Orlando Pirates documentary about Faith, Family & Football from the award-winning and Emmy-Nominated creators of Chasing the Sun and Two Sides, premieres 27 July 2025 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) and SuperSport PSL (202).
SuperSport’s commitment to football fans, avid or casual, is to drive entertainment and storytelling across the unscripted drama, untold stories and unseen moments. This can be seen most visibly in SuperSport’s Storytelling Project, which launched in 2025.
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Join us for a season of unrivalled football coverage and experiences. With SuperSport, Showmax Premier League and DStv, you get ALL the football you want, and more.