ESPN 2 is now available on DStv Compact in April

MultiChoice adds ESPN 2 for DStv Compact subscribers

News 06 April 2023

More viewers will now enjoy the best NBA and NFL can offer on ESPN 2 (DStv Channel 219).

MultiChoice adds ESPN 2 for DStv Compact subscribers

Good news for DStv customers! MultiChoice South Africa is excited to announce that DStv Compact subscribers can now enjoy the best of international sports with the addition of ESPN 2 (DStv Channel 219).

This means that basketball and American football fans subscribing to this package will from now on gain access to an exciting world of champions and be able to watch, among others, the nail-biting National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs and soon, the highly-anticipated National Football League (NFL) draft – which means more value for money.

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"At MultiChoice, we are committed to bringing our viewers the best in local and international content and giving our customers more access than ever before. This announcement is our way of rewarding our loyal customers with a wider catalogue of entertaining content to choose from," says Marc Jury, the CEO of MultiChoice South Africa. "We are also excited that this move will also give sports fans out there looking to get more, for less, an opportunity to stay in the game and take our offering to be front row of the best sports entertainment in the world," he concludes.

"We are excited to be bringing ESPN’s compelling content and unique personality to new viewers across Africa," says Kyle de Klerk, Director: of Sports for The Walt Disney Company Africa. "With our unparalleled portfolio of international, local and US leagues, together with live games, sports news, films and documentaries, audiences now have every opportunity to relive the greatest moments in sports history and see those moments being made."

The Super Bowl is not too far in the rear-view mirror but many NFL fans can look forward to the NFL Draft, which takes place from April 27 – 29, meaning that the schedule will soon follow in May.

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