📌 Quick answer: Since 5 November 2026, DStv Nigeria sells four packages: Starter at ₦6,000, Select at ₦11,000, Sports at ₦21,000 and Premium at ₦44,500 a month. Every Premier League and Champions League match is now in Sports and Premium, while Starter carries the Premier League Match of the Week and LaLiga on SuperSport KICKOFF. Existing customers on Padi, Yanga, Confam, Compact and Compact Plus are being moved automatically, in phases. You do not need a new decoder.
MultiChoice has replaced the DStv line-up most Nigerian homes have used for years. The familiar names, Padi, Yanga, Confam, Compact and Compact Plus, are being retired, and four new packages take their place.
This guide uses DStv Nigeria’s own package page, published on 5 November 2026, to show what each package costs, what it includes and where the football has moved. If you pay for DStv every month, the most important change is simple: the cheapest way to watch every Premier League game is now the ₦21,000 Sports package.
New DStv Packages at a Glance
| Package | Monthly price | Channels (DStv’s figure) | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | ₦6,000 | 97+ | Africa Magic+, SuperSport KICKOFF, M-Net Movies+, M-Net Stars, WWE, Serie A, Disney, Nickelodeon |
| Select | ₦11,000 | 131+ | Everything in Starter plus more kids’ and movie channels |
| Sports | ₦21,000 | 139+ | Everything in Select plus every Premier League and Champions League match, combat sports, ESPN 2 |
| Premium | ₦44,500 | 153+ | Everything, including F1, MotoGP, tennis, golf, cricket and M-Net |
What Each Package Includes
DStv Starter — ₦6,000
Starter is the new entry package. DStv lists Africa Magic+, Africa Magic Showcase, SuperSport KICKOFF, M-Net Movies+, M-Net Stars, WWE, Serie A, Disney and Nickelodeon. SuperSport KICKOFF shows what DStv calls “the best of La Liga and Premier League”, including the Premier League Match of the Week, which used to need Compact, and the LaLiga channel, which used to sit in Family.
For a household that mainly watches Nollywood, a few films and one big football match a week, Starter is the cheapest way to stay on DStv.
DStv Select — ₦11,000
Select includes everything in Starter and adds a wider set of children’s and movie channels. DStv says the M-Net Movies+ channel, which was a Premium channel, is now available from Select. If your home is mostly about films, series and cartoons, this is the package aimed at you.
Select does not add extra live football beyond what Starter already carries.
DStv Sports — ₦21,000
Sports is the big change. It includes everything in Select plus every Premier League and UEFA Champions League match, combat sports, SuperSport Action, Events and Extra channels, and ESPN 2 (UFC, athletics and the Tour de France). DStv also lists Novelas+, Zee World and Universal TV here. DStv describes it as “all the football DStv has to offer”.
DStv Premium — ₦44,500
Premium keeps its old price and remains the top package. On top of everything in Sports, it adds Formula 1, MotoGP, SuperBikes, the Dakar Rally, tennis, golf and cricket, plus M-Net, TLC, Comedy Central and Discovery.
Where the Football Is Now
| Competition | Starter ₦6,000 | Select ₦11,000 | Sports ₦21,000 | Premium ₦44,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Match of the Week and highlights on KICKOFF | Same as Starter | Every match | Every match |
| UEFA Champions League | Not listed | Not listed | Every match | Every match |
| LaLiga | LaLiga channel and KICKOFF | Same as Starter | Included | Included |
| Serie A | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
| F1, MotoGP, tennis, golf | No | No | No | Yes |
Under the old line-up, the Champions League needed Compact Plus at ₦30,000. DStv’s own list of channel moves confirms it now sits in Sports. The Premier League Match of the Week has moved down from Compact to Starter.
What Happened to Padi, Yanga, Confam, Compact and Compact Plus?
DStv says customers on the old packages are being migrated automatically, in phases, starting on 5 November 2026. You do not need to do anything unless you want a different package. DStv also says that “even if your account shows your old package name, you’ll still receive any new channels”.
DStv has not published a table showing which old package moves to which new one. Its page does list these channel moves:
- Premier League Match of the Week: from Compact to Starter
- LaLiga: from Family to Starter
- M-Net Movies+: from Premium to Select
- UEFA Champions League: from Compact Plus to Sports
The old movie channels were also renamed. Movies 1 and 2 have merged into M-Net Movies+, Movies 3 is now M-Net Movies Stars, and Movies 4 is now M-Net Movies Legends, available from Starter. On pricing, DStv’s advice is short: “There are some changes in pricing, so please check carefully.”
Old Prices vs New Prices
The table below compares the prices most subscribers paid until 4 November 2026 with the new package that is closest in price or content. It is a NaijaSabi comparison, not DStv’s migration list, so check your own account to see which package you have been placed on.
| Old package (old price) | Closest new package | Difference per month |
|---|---|---|
| Padi (₦4,400) | Starter (₦6,000) | ₦1,600 more |
| Yanga (₦6,000) | Starter (₦6,000) | Same price |
| Confam (₦11,000) | Select (₦11,000) | Same price |
| Compact (₦19,000), for every Premier League game | Sports (₦21,000) | ₦2,000 more |
| Compact Plus (₦30,000), for the Champions League | Sports (₦21,000) | ₦9,000 less |
| Premium (₦44,500) | Premium (₦44,500) | Same price |
Two groups are most affected. Former Padi subscribers no longer have a ₦4,400 option on DStv, so the cheapest package costs ₦1,600 more. Former Compact Plus subscribers who mainly paid for the Champions League can now get every UCL and Premier League match for ₦21,000, though some entertainment channels that were in Compact Plus may now sit in Premium.
What Each Package Costs in a Year
| Package | Per month | Per year (12 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | ₦6,000 | ₦72,000 |
| Select | ₦11,000 | ₦132,000 |
| Sports | ₦21,000 | ₦252,000 |
| Premium | ₦44,500 | ₦534,000 |
Which DStv Package Should You Choose?
- You only want one big match a week and Nollywood: Starter (₦6,000). You get the Premier League Match of the Week, LaLiga and Africa Magic+.
- Your home is mostly films, series and kids’ TV: Select (₦11,000). M-Net Movies+ is now included, and there are more cartoon channels.
- You want every Premier League or Champions League game: Sports (₦21,000). This is now the only package below Premium with full Premier League and Champions League coverage.
- You follow F1, tennis or golf, or want M-Net series: Premium (₦44,500).
If you were on Compact Plus only for the Champions League, compare your channel list carefully before your next renewal. Sports could save you ₦108,000 a year.
How to Check or Change Your Package
DStv says you can check which package you are on through the MyDStv app, WhatsApp self-service, the DStv website or DStv Customer Care. To compare packages side by side, DStv points customers to its Package Compare Tool on the website.
- Open the MyDStv app or log in on the DStv website with your smartcard or account details.
- Check the package name and the channels on your account. Remember that DStv says the old name may still show for a while.
- If you want a different package, choose it in the app or website before you renew, or ask customer care to change it.
- Pay only through DStv’s own app or website, your bank’s app or USSD, or an authorised agent. Never pay “DStv agents” on social media.
Do You Need a New Decoder or App Update?
No. DStv answers the question directly: “No, you don’t need a new decoder.” It also says DStv Stream users do not need to update the app, and that any updates will be pushed as normal.
GOtv Changed Too
At the launch in Lagos on 27 October 2026, MultiChoice Nigeria also announced new GOtv packages named Easy, Starter, Select and Sports. Check GOtv’s own website or app for the current GOtv prices before you renew. “Our focus is on giving subscribers better value and access to the entertainment they love,” MultiChoice Nigeria’s chief executive, Kemi Omotosho, said at the launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is DStv Premium now?
₦44,500 a month, the same as before 5 November 2026. It includes everything on DStv, including F1, tennis, golf and M-Net.
Which DStv package shows all Premier League matches?
Sports (₦21,000) and Premium (₦44,500). Starter and Select carry only the Match of the Week and highlights on SuperSport KICKOFF.
Which DStv package has the Champions League?
Sports and Premium. DStv says the Champions League has moved from Compact Plus to Sports.
What is the cheapest DStv package now?
Starter, at ₦6,000 a month. Padi, which cost ₦4,400, is being retired.
Do I have to do anything if I was on Compact?
No. DStv is moving existing customers automatically, in phases. Check your account before you renew to see your new package and price, and change it if it does not suit you.
Do I need a new decoder for the new packages?
No. DStv says your current decoder works with the new packages.
Sources
- DStv Nigeria – “New DStv Packages in Nigeria: Compare prices, channels and sports”, dstv.com, 5 November 2026
- MultiChoice Nigeria – launch of the new DStv and GOtv packages, Lagos, 27 October 2026 (remarks by chief executive Kemi Omotosho)
Last updated: 8 November 2026 · NaijaSabi Entertainment Desk. Prices are as published by DStv Nigeria; check the MyDStv app before you pay.
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