SABC confirms Betway Premiership TV blackout as MTN8 coverage is secured

The opening round of the Betway Premiership will not be shown on free-to-air television in South Africa on Saturday after the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) confirmed that negotiations over its broadcast agreement remain incomplete.

The public broadcaster said on Friday afternoon that discussions with CANAL+ over the PSL sub-licensing agreement were progressing positively. However, the outstanding deal means viewers will have to wait before the league returns to SABC screens.

The SABC said it remained committed to finalising the agreement and expected to begin broadcasting Betway Premiership matches from 15 August, when league action resumes.

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Despite the delay affecting the league, the broadcaster confirmed that it would show the opening round of the MTN8 next weekend. The agreement ensures that the tournament will be available to viewers across South Africa on free-to-air television.

“The conclusion of the MTN8 agreement means that millions of viewers across the country will once again be able to enjoy one of our premier domestic football competitions on free-to-air television.

“We thank CANAL+ for their continued collaboration in making this possible and appreciate the positive engagement that continues on the Betway Premiership discussions.

“We remain optimistic that these will be concluded soon, allowing us to bring even more South African football to audiences across the country,” said SABC group CEO Nomsa Chabeli.

The MTN8 agreement forms part of the wider negotiations between the SABC and CANAL+ concerning free-to-air access to South Africa’s domestic football competitions.

David Mignot, group CEO of CANAL+ Africa and MultiChoice, said the company was pleased to work with the SABC on the 2026 MTN8 competition.

“We are pleased to be partnering with the SABC for the broadcast of the 2026 MTN8 cup competition.

“We continue to have engaging discussions about the rest of the 2026/27 free-to-air sub-licensing agreement, which we hope to conclude soon, more so in this historic 30th season of the PSL.”

The Betway Premiership blackout means the opening league fixtures will not be available through the SABC while the remaining terms of the sub-licensing arrangement are being discussed.

The SABC’s expected return to Betway Premiership coverage on 15 August remains dependent on the completion of those negotiations. For now, however, supporters will still be able to watch the opening round of the MTN8 on the public broadcaster next weekend.