The deal means that National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, Disney Channel, Disney Junior along with ESPN and ESPN2 will continue to be carried by DStv for the next four years.
MultiChoice has announced a significant multi-year distribution agreement for Disney’s portfolio of linear channels on DStv, extending until 2027.
Under the deal, DStv will continue to carry National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, as well as ESPN and ESPN2 for the next four years.
Commenting on the deal, Christine Service, Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa, said: “This distribution renewal ensures that we will be able to continue bringing our six 24-hour channels to audiences across the continent and marks another proud milestone in our long-term relationship with the MultiChoice Group. With a strong foundation of creativity, storytelling, exploration, and multi-generational emotional connection, we are proud to continue offering DStv viewers the very latest from our high-quality, premium kids, factual, and sports content.”
Nomsa Philiso, CEO of General Entertainment at MultiChoice South Africa, added: “Championing our mission to enrich lives and elevate entertainment experiences, we’re thrilled to ensure our customers can savour their favourite shows and movies effortlessly, anytime, anywhere, thanks to our state-of-the-art platforms. Extending our Partnership with The Walt Disney Company and the incredible linear channels on DStv elevate our offering and amplifies the joy of entertainment!”
The Walt Disney Company operates 24-hour channels in Africa, in both English and Portuguese, across the portfolios of family (Disney Channel and Disney Junior), factual (National Geographic, National Geographic Wild), as well as sports (ESPN and ESPN 2).
While Disney Channel has been withdrawn in several major markets, the content has been repurposed on the streaming service Disney+. Disney+ has been available in South Africa since May 2022.
ESPN & ESPN 2 offer coverage of every major US sport as well as European football, and popular premier American leagues including the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), and Major League Baseball (MLB).
