Think you've got what it takes to light up the screen? SuperSport's electrifying MVP Talent Search is set to scour the nation for dynamic new presenters and commentators ready to own the mic and become the next faces of sports broadcasting.
SuperSport is electrifying the country with the launch of its groundbreaking new initiative, the SuperSport MVP Talent Search, a nationwide hunt for Mzansi's freshest presenters and commentators.
If you possess the voice, the undeniable passion for sport, and the vibrant energy to light up screens across South Africa, this is your unparalleled opportunity to join the next generation of on-air talent.
This thrilling campaign, which kicked off on Friday, 1 August, is designed to inject diverse voices and fresh perspectives into the SuperSport talent pool, with a special focus on unearthing dynamic young stars.
YOUR JOURNEY TO STARDOM STARTS HERE
Aspiring broadcasters can kick off their journey in two exciting ways. The most accessible path is through online entry at supersport.com/mvptalentsearch.
Here, you'll complete a quick registration form, then dive into a curated selection of iconic sporting moments on the MVP Talent Search website for inspiration.
Your task is to record a unique, 45-second audition clip, bringing your energy, insights, or commentary style to life. Perfect your submission before uploading it via on the entry form. Entries for the online search close on 1 September 2025, so don't miss your shot to shine.
See below an example of a clip. You'll watch this, then afterwards record what you feel would be your summary of the game as the broadcast comes back to you in studio. Bring the vibes!
IN PERSON
For those who thrive in the spotlight, SuperSport's mobile studio is hitting major university campuses across South Africa for live, in-person auditions.
This offers an optimal setting to record your audition and feel the palpable energy of the search. Simply arrive at the audition space, consent to the event's terms and conditions, and our friendly Brand Ambassadors will guide you.
You'll register via an iPad, provide your details, agree to the terms, and choose your preferred sport from soccer, rugby, cricket, or netball. Then, step into our mobile studio to deliver your 45-second audition based on a 15-30 second clip of your chosen sport, with a maximum of two takes.
THE CONFIRMED FINAL LIST FOR AUDITION VENUES IS:
- Pretoria: TUKS University: Monday, 11 August 2025
- Polokwane: University of Limpopo - Thursday, 14 August 2025
- Durban: University of KZN – Thursday, 21 August 2025
- Port Elizabeth: Nelson Mandela University – Monday, 25 August 2025
- Cape Town: University of Cape Town – Thursday, 28 August 2025
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN MVP: INSIGHTS FROM THE JUDGES
SuperSport is on the hunt for talent that embodies exceptional communication skills, including active listening, fluid verbal expression, and great facilitation of conversations.
Crucially, candidates must possess deep sports knowledge, demonstrated through real-time analysis, broad multi-sport general knowledge, and familiarity with teams and players.
An undeniable on-air presence is key, requiring an engaging personality, professionalism, confidence, and the ability to research, multitask, and entertain.
Beyond the screen, SuperSport values team players who are punctual, flexible, genuinely passionate about sports, and can build rapport effortlessly. Essential skills also include crisis management, composure under pressure, natural charisma, and a thirst for knowledge as an avid reader.
THE ROAD TO BECOMING SUPERSPORT’S NEXT MVP
The search will span across various South African provinces and all social media platforms, offering hopefuls myriad opportunities to audition both through our mobile studio and via online entries.
From thousands of hopefuls, the Top 20 Draft will emerge, with these elite talents being flown to Johannesburg to enter the exhilarating world of SuperSport headquarters. Here, they'll face high-pressure, real-world presenting and commentary challenges, both in the studio and out in the field.
The journey continues at the intensive SuperSport Draft Camp, where over several weeks, these rising stars will undergo rigorous media drills and broadcast challenges. They'll tackle everything from hot debates and vox pop relays to post-match wrap-ups and live Q&A sessions.
This intense training is designed to hone their on-camera confidence, deepen their sports knowledge, sharpen their quick thinking and natural improvisation, develop their interviewing skills, and cultivate an engaging, relatable personality with strong digital platform influence, social media instinct, live field reporting abilities, crowd control, and leadership in the studio – all fuelled by unmatched energy and charisma.
Ultimately, the goal is to draft 10-member SuperSport MVP Squad. In a thrilling live finale, only one exceptional presenter will be chosen to wear the coveted SuperSport badge as the 2025 SuperSport MVP. The MVP will be revealed as the fresh voice of a new generation, ready to own the mic and represent the brand across Africa and the world.
DON'T MISS A SINGLE MOMENT OF THIS CAPTIVATING JOURNEY
The SuperSport Talent Search show debuts on 26 October 2025, airing every Sunday at 9pm SAST on SuperSport Variety 4 (DStv 209) and Mzansi Magic (DStv 161).
Are YOU the next SuperSport star? Enter now at supersport.com/mvptalentsearch.