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title: "DStv Packages May Change as Canal+ Eyes Cheaper Bundles"
description: "Canal+-controlled MultiChoice may reshuffle DStv packages from Sep 17, 2026, with M-Net and sport possibly moving into cheaper bundles. Not confirmed yet."
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# DStv Packages May Change as Canal+ Eyes Cheaper Bundles

Canal+-controlled MultiChoice may reshuffle DStv packages from Sep 17, 2026, with M-Net and sport possibly moving into cheaper bundles. Not confirmed yet.

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## In Short
Canal+-controlled MultiChoice may reshuffle DStv packages from September 17, 2026. Reports suggest M-Net, premium channels, and sport could appear in cheaper bundles. MultiChoice has not confirmed the proposed packages or prices.

## What Happened
New reports say MultiChoice, now controlled by Canal+, is considering changes to its pay TV package structure. That could mean some channels currently tied to higher-priced plans become available in more affordable bundles.

The focus of the rumours is M-Net, plus other top entertainment and sports channels that are often used to justify premium pricing. If the reshuffle happens, it would effectively “unbundle” parts of the premium lineup, which means separating content so customers can pay less for a smaller set of channels.

MultiChoice has not published an official channel list, bundle names, or pricing for the proposed changes. That matters because the value of a DStv subscription depends on exact channel availability, viewing rights, and whether sport stays restricted to higher tiers.

For customers, the immediate takeaway is that changes could land mid-September, but details are still uncertain. Anyone planning downgrades or renewals may want to wait for official communication.

## Why It Matters
DStv pricing is under pressure from rising household costs and streaming alternatives. Making premium channels available at lower tiers could help retain subscribers who want fewer channels but still care about flagship shows and major live sport.

A bundle reshuffle also signals how Canal+ may manage MultiChoice going forward. Content packaging is one of the fastest levers a pay TV operator can pull to protect subscriber numbers without changing the underlying content spend.

In the broader African media market, the move would add more competition around price and content access, especially in sports rights, which are a major driver of pay TV subscriptions.

For now, DStv users should treat the reported packages as tentative, and watch for confirmed pricing and channel lineups from [DStv](/dstv).

## Sources and products

- [News24](https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/tv/canal-cracks-open-dstv-premium-m-net-top-channels-sports-now-in-new-affordable-bundles-20260902-0727)
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