MultiChoice adds ESPN 1 for DStv Access subscribers

According to MultiChoice, subscribers can now enjoy the best of American sporting leagues and international sports, including a selection of European soccer leagues, with the addition of ESPN 1 on DStv Channel 218. 

This means that basketball and American football fans subscribing to this package will, from now on, gain access to and be able to watch, among others, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Football League (NFL) action. 

"We continue to monitor viewership trends and are thrilled to be adding ESPN 1 for our DStv Access customers. This announcement is our way of rewarding our loyal customers with a wider catalogue of entertaining content to choose from," says Marc Jury, 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," Jury adds.

ESPN 1 will be broadcasting a festive feast of NBA and NFL fixtures on:

"From reliving the greatest moments in sports history to seeing those moments being made, ESPN's compelling content and unique personality are sure to become a complementary addition to the programming for Access subscribers," says Kyle de Klerk, director of sport for The Walt Disney Company Africa.

"We look forward to celebrating the achievements and triumphs of both international and local athletes, our quality storytelling and innovative content with a brand new audience of sports fans across the continent," concludes de Klerk.

MultiChoice says that lovers of sport on this channel will now be able to dive into action featuring the likes of: