Showmax subscribers to get trial access to DStv Stream Compact
From 1 April 2026, eligible Showmax subscribers will get trial access to DStv Stream Compact, with the option to continue at R99 per month.
At a glance:
- Showmax Originals move to DStv Stream, bringing streaming, live TV and sport together in one app
- DStv Compact, Compact Plus and Premium customers already have access to thousands of hours of Showmax Originals on DStv Stream
- Showmax subscribers to get trial access to DStv Stream Compact until end May
- Stay active on Stream and continue at R99 per month for 12 months – up to 75% off standard pricing
[1 April 2026, Johannesburg, South Africa] DStv has announced that eligible Showmax subscribers will receive trial access to DStv Stream Compact for a limited period, as part of the move to a single streaming home on DStv Stream.
This move brings Showmax Originals together with live TV, sport and a broader range of entertainment in one app. After the trial period, qualifying customers can continue on DStv Stream Compact at a special price of R99 per month for 12 months, provided the subscription remains active throughout and payments are up to date.
The offer gives Showmax customers access to a significantly expanded content experience, including international series and movies, kids’ content and live sport via SuperSport, available on mobile devices and smart TVs. DStv Stream also includes features such as Watch From Start, offline downloads and data management tools.
“Our priority is to ensure customers continue to have a home for the stories they love,” said Willington Ngwepe, CEO of MultiChoice. “By bringing thousands of hours of Showmax Originals and a deeper on-demand library into DStv Stream, we are creating a more holistic experience where live sport, news, the best international content, and award-winning local drama live together.”
DStv Compact, Compact Plus and Premium customers will benefit from access to Showmax content on DStv Stream at no additional cost.
How the trial access works
Eligible Showmax subscribers will receive trial access to DStv Stream Compact until the end of May. The offer and details on how to take up the offer will be communicated directly via the email address linked to their Showmax account.
After the trial period, customers can continue on DStv Stream Compact at R99 per month for 12 months, provided payments remain up to date.
The offer applies to qualifying customers, including Showmax subscribers who do not have an active DStv subscription and who subscribe directly to Showmax. It excludes existing DStv customers who already receive Showmax content as part of their package or who add Showmax to their DStv bill.
Eligibility is confirmed via email sent to the Showmax account addressIncludes all Showmax plans, including Showmax Premier LeagueEligible customers receive free access until end May, then pay R99 per month for 12 months – a saving of up to 75% compared to standard DStv Compact Stream pricing – as long as payments remain up to date. Standard pricing for DStv Stream Compact is from R299 per month on a 12-month plan, or R399 month to month
Showmax subscriptions will not migrate automatically. Customers who wish to continue watching will need to follow the simple sign-up process for DStv Stream shared via email, and create a new profile, all of which takes less than five minutes.
Customers who choose not to move to DStv Stream may request a refund for any unused portion of their Showmax subscription, subject to standard terms and conditions. Autopayments to Showmax will stop automatically once the service is discontinued.
The Showmax platform will be discontinued on 30 April 2026, with Showmax Originals continuing on DStv Stream.
What to watch on DStv Stream
Alongside thousands of hours of Showmax Originals, look out for the highly anticipated true-crime series, The People vs VBS, which is available to binge on DStv Stream from 1 April, as well as the finale of Die Kantoor, the Afrikaans adaptation of the global sensation mockumentary, The Office, coming 12 April. Law, Love and Betrayal will continue weekly episodes of the thrilling legal drama, and football lovers can livestream the epic Soweto Derby, on a big screen, on 26 April on DStv Stream.
Terms and conditions apply. Full eligibility details will be available on dstv.com, and any updates will be communicated directly to customers via email.
