SportyTV, the leading free-to-air sports television network, is officially launching in South Africa following several weeks of a soft launch and testing in the territory. This expansion marks a significant step in broadening its footprint across the continent. South Africans will now have access to SportyTV’s premium sports content for free on Channel 125 via Openview, which is the country’s largest free-to-air satellite TV platform.
Recently, Openview sports fans have had a preview of the fantastic matches available on SportyTV, including the Carabao Cup Final featuring Liverpool against Newcastle, as well as La Liga matches such as Real Madrid vs. CD Leganés. Additionally, top Serie A matchups like Juventus vs. Atalanta, Atalanta vs. Inter, and Napoli vs. AC Milan have brought excitement to local viewers.
The official launch is set to feature thrilling matchups from Europe’s top leagues, including FC Barcelona taking on Real Betis in La Liga and Bologna facing Napoli in Serie A. Fans can look forward to top-tier football every week as SportyTV begins with these highly anticipated games.
Antonio Lee, COO of eMedia Investments, expressed his enthusiasm about the launch, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome SportyTV to the Openview platform, further expanding our commitment to delivering diverse and high-quality entertainment to our viewers. SportyTV brings an exciting lineup of sports content, catering to the passion and energy of South African sports fans. This addition strengthens Openview’s position as the go-to destination for free, premium television, ensuring that our audience has even more to enjoy at no cost.”
SportyTV promises an unparalleled lineup of over 500 live sporting events broadcast per season, including prestigious leagues like LaLiga and Serie A, featuring legendary clubs such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Juventus, and AC Milan. Viewers can also look forward to the intensely competitive Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup, which will include an El Clásico Copa del Rey final on April 26th. The station will showcase the fierce football battles of the Copa Libertadores and Liga Argentina, as well as the Saudi Pro League featuring global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mané, and Roberto Firmino. Additionally, EuroLeague Basketball and high-intensity MMA competitions will round out the schedule.
To enhance its premium offerings further, SportyTV will feature flagship live analysis shows, SportyLive and SportyShow. These programs will be included in the free-to-air offering, providing expert commentary, in-depth tactical breakdowns, and dynamic discussions with top analysts and commentators. Using the most advanced technology available, SportyTV aims to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience to sports fans.
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South Africa is the third market to experience the SportyTV revolution, following successful launches in Nigeria and Ghana, where SportyTV has established itself as the undisputed home of premium free-to-air sports. Elias Gallego, VP of Business Development, Marketing and Media at Sporty Group, shared his excitement, saying, “We are thrilled to launch SportyTV in South Africa. With SportyTV on Openview, South African fans now have front-row seats to some of the biggest competitions in the world for free. And there will be more important announcements soon.”
SportyTV is available to all Openview decoder users on Channel 125 as part of Openview’s free bouquet, ensuring that no internet connection or additional setup is required—viewers simply need to turn on their TVs to enjoy non-stop, world-class sports entertainment. With over 3.6 million households already enjoying Openview, the addition of SportyTV reinforces the commitment to bringing premium entertainment to every home in South Africa at no monthly cost.
