10 competitions to watch on DStv in September and October

Go toe to toe with 10 battle shows

News 02 October 2025

Survive and thrive with 10 competitive series on DStv this September and October.

Go toe to toe with 10 battle shows

If it’s about being the best by beating the best, we’re here for it this September and October. We’re looking for the toughest comers in our grittiest, wittiest survival series including Alone: South Africa Season 12, Celebrity Race Across The World Season 2, Naked And Afraid: Apocalypse Season 1, and Survivor: Australia V the World Season 12. Endurance and grit are also on show in National Geographic’s Top Guns: The Next Generation Season 1. But if you’d prefer a little magic and talent in your competition shows, stay tuned for America’s Got Talent Season 20, Bake Off: The Professionals Season 7, and more!

We’ve picked out just 10 series to compete for your attention in September and October. Now it’s your turn to win the battle for the remote!

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10 top competitive series on DStv this October

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