04 Apr 2025
Openview sports fans have already gotten a glimpse of the incredible matches SportyTV has to offer in recent weeks.
Johannesburg - South Africa - SportyTV, the leading free-to-air sports television network, is officially launching in South Africa after some weeks of doing a soft launch and tests in the territory, expanding its footprint across the continent. South Africans will have access to SportyTV’s premium sports content for free on Channel 125 via Openview, the country’s largest free-to-air satellite TV platform.
Openview sports fans have already gotten a glimpse of the incredible matches SportyTV has to offer in recent weeks, including the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle, Real Madrid vs CD Leganés from La Liga, and top Serie A matchups like Juventus vs Atalanta, Atalanta vs Inter, and Napoli vs AC Milan.
The official launch will feature thrilling matchups across Europe’s top leagues, including FC Barcelona taking on Real Betis in LaLiga and Bologna facing off against Napoli in the Serie A. Fans can look forward to top-tier football every week as SportyTV kicks off with these highly anticipated games.
“We are thrilled to welcome SportyTV to the Openview platform, further expanding our commitment to delivering diverse and high-quality entertainment to our viewers. SportyTV brings an exciting lineup of sports content, catering to the passion and energy of South African sports fans. This addition strengthens Openview’s position as the go-to destination for free, premium television, ensuring that our audience has even more to enjoy at no cost.” Antonio Lee, COO eMedia Investments.
Your Ticket To 500 + Live Sports Events
SportyTV brings an unrivaled lineup of over 500 live sporting events broadcasts per season, including:
LaLiga & Serie A – Two of Europe’s most prestigious leagues, featuring legendary clubs such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Juventus, and AC Milan.
Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup: The most intense cup competitions featuring Spain's top teams, including an ElClásico Copa del Rey final on April 26th.
Copa Libertadores and Liga Argentina – South America’s fiercest football battles.
Saudi Pro League - All the action of world-class football stars featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mané, and Roberto Firmino.
EuroLeague Basketball – The top teams fighting for dominance on the court.
MMA Competitions – High-intensity combat sports at its best.
Expert Analysis & Exclusive Studio Productions
Adding to its premium offerings, SportyTV will feature its flagship live analysis shows, SportyLive and SportyShow. These programs will be part of the free-to-air offering, bringing expert commentary, in-depth tactical breakdowns and dynamic discussions with top analysts and commentators. Powered by the most advanced technology in the market, SportyTV ensures an unparalleled viewing experience for sports fans.
South Africa is now the third market to experience the SportyTV revolution, following a blockbuster success in Nigeria and Ghana, where it has become the undisputed home of premium free-to-air sports.
“We are thrilled to launch SportyTV in South Africa,” said Elias Gallego, VP of Business Development, Marketing and Media at Sporty Group. “With SportyTV on Openview, South African fans now have front-row seats to some of the biggest competitions in the world for free. And there will be more important announcements soon .”
Bringing The Joy Of Sports To Every Home
No matter which Openview decoder you have, SportyTV is available to you on Channel 125 as part of Openview’s free bouquet. There’s no need for an internet connection or any additional setup—just switch on your TV and enjoy non-stop, world-class sports entertainment.
With over 3.6 Million households already enjoying Openview, the addition of SportyTV reinforces our commitment to bringing premium entertainment to every home in South Africa—at no monthly cost.
Welcome to the new home of free sports in South Africa—only on Openview!
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