ESPN added to DSTV Sports Channels
- The US-based Sports channel has been added to DSTV
- Subscribers will be able to watch and enjoy major US Sports
- Mental Health and Psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic
ESPN to be added to DSTV Sports channels.
The American-based sports platform have signed a partnership with MultiChoice Group that will see more channels available for DSTV subscribers.
The deal was announced on Monday and will result in two 24-hour ESPN channels being made available to DSTV customers.
ESPN (originally an initialism for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) is an American multinational sports channel owned by The Walt Disney Company.
The partnership will see fans and viewers enjoy uninterrupted viewing of major US sport as well as European football.
The channels will feature popular premier American leagues including the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), and Major League Baseball (MLB), via ESPN & ESPN2.
The partnership will see customers enjoy the restart of the NBA season on July 31.
The opening day will see two live games on the day with LeBron James and the LA Lakers renewing their city rivalry with the LA Clippers on ESPN and later Orlando Magic take on the Brooklyn Nets.
While making last month’s financial results announcements, the management of MCG reiterated their commitment to continue providing the best available content to its customers.
MultiChoice Group CEO Calvo Mawela said:
“As Africa’s leading video entertainment platform, we are unwavering in our commitment to ensure that we continue to find the best available content to delight our customers, both now and into the future. We endeavour to deliver both world-class international content as well as the very best in local content, giving our loyal customers a never-ending selection of outstanding entertainment.”
Senior Vice President and Country Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa Christine Service said:
“Together with the live sports programming, viewers will also be able to catch up on the very latest films, series, news, talk shows and highlights from ESPN’s iconic sports documentary and studio programming.
“In addition to being the home of American sports, ESPN is equally well-known for its dedication to great storytelling, something we as Africa’s most-loved storyteller can identify with.”
