📌 Quick answer (checked 13 October 2026): To watch live Premier League football legally in Nigeria you need DStv Compact (₦19,000 a month) or higher, or GOtv Max (₦8,500) for selected matches. DStv Premium (₦44,500) shows all 380 matches and GOtv Supa+ (₦16,800) carries full live coverage on GOtv. Prices are unchanged since March 2025. Showmax closed on 30 April 2026; DStv Stream is now MultiChoice’s streaming service. Until 25 October, matches kick off at the same time in Nigeria as in the UK; after that, add one hour.
DStv Packages for the Premier League
| Package | Monthly price | Premier League |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | ₦44,500 | All 380 live matches |
| Compact Plus | ₦30,000 | The biggest weekend games |
| Compact | ₦19,000 | Main matches, plus FA Cup and Carabao Cup games |
| Confam | ₦11,000 | No live Premier League |
| Yanga | ₦6,000 | Highlights and news only |
| Padi | ₦4,400 | No live Premier League |
GOtv Packages for the Premier League
| Package | Monthly price | Premier League |
|---|---|---|
| Supa+ | ₦16,800 | Full live coverage on a dedicated Premier League channel |
| Supa | ₦11,400 | Broad coverage, including weekend games |
| Max | ₦8,500 | Selected live matches |
| Jolli, Jinja, Smallie | ₦5,800, ₦3,900, ₦1,900 | Highlights only, no live matches |
Prices from MultiChoice’s price list effective 1 March 2025, still in force in October 2026 (Legit.ng, September 2026). Premier League coverage by package as reported by Condia in August 2026. MultiChoice can change which matches each package carries; check the channel list for your package before you subscribe.
Which Should You Choose?
- You want every match: DStv Premium.
- You want the big games on DStv for less: Compact Plus, or Compact if budget matters most.
- You are on GOtv: Supa+ for full coverage; Max (₦8,500) is the cheapest legal way to see some live matches.
Kick-off Times in Nigerian Time
Nigeria uses West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year. The UK uses British Summer Time (also UTC+1) until Sunday 25 October 2026, then moves back to GMT until late March.
| UK kick-off | In Nigeria until 25 Oct | In Nigeria from 25 Oct to late March |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30pm Saturday | 12:30pm | 1:30pm |
| 3:00pm Saturday | 3:00pm | 4:00pm |
| 5:30pm Saturday | 5:30pm | 6:30pm |
| 2:00pm Sunday | 2:00pm | 3:00pm |
| 4:30pm Sunday | 4:30pm | 5:30pm |
| 8:00pm Monday or midweek | 8:00pm | 9:00pm |
Watching on Your Phone
Showmax, which had carried Premier League streams, shut down on 30 April 2026. DStv Stream has replaced it as MultiChoice’s streaming service, letting you watch DStv channels without a dish or decoder; for Premier League matches, choose Compact or higher. Streaming uses a lot of data, so check your plan before match day.
Avoid Illegal Streams
Pirate streaming sites often carry malware and fake login pages that steal banking details, and they cut out mid-match. With GOtv Max at ₦8,500, a legal option is within reach for many fans.
How to Subscribe or Renew
- DStv: the MyDStv app, dstv.com, your bank app or USSD (under bill payments), or a DStv agent.
- GOtv: the MyGOtv app, gotvafrica.com, your bank app or USSD, or a GOtv agent.
See our full GOtv packages guide and how to pay for DStv online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest way to watch the Premier League in Nigeria?
GOtv Max at ₦8,500 a month shows selected live matches. For broader coverage, GOtv Supa (₦11,400) or DStv Compact (₦19,000).
Which DStv package shows every Premier League match?
DStv Premium (₦44,500 a month) shows all 380 matches.
What time do Premier League matches start in Nigeria?
Until 25 October 2026, at the same time as in the UK (a 3pm UK kick-off is 3pm in Nigeria). From 25 October until late March, add one hour (3pm UK is 4pm in Nigeria).
Is Showmax still available?
No. Showmax shut down on 30 April 2026. DStv Stream is MultiChoice’s streaming service now.
Did DStv and GOtv prices go up in 2026?
No. Prices have been unchanged since 1 March 2025. DStv’s 2026 package overhaul so far applies only in South Africa.
Sources
- Condia, “How to watch EPL, La Liga and Serie A matches in Nigeria in 2026”, 26 August 2026.
- Legit.ng, “DStv changes packages as streaming, rising costs reshape pay-TV market”, 25 September 2026 (Nigerian DStv prices).
- MultiChoice price changes effective 1 March 2025, as listed in “Full list: MultiChoice announces new price hike for DStv, GOtv packages”.
- Premier League: premierleague.com (fixtures and kick-off times).
Last updated: 13 October 2026 · NaijaSabi Football Desk.
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