DStv Sports November 2026 Highlights

News 01 November 2026

A month packed with live sport, blockbuster football, cricket action, UFC clashes and more.

If live sport is what you're after, this month delivers action from every angle. From world-class football and international cricket to marathon racing, UFC showdowns and more, there's no shortage of sporting excitement. Beyond the live action, you'll also find a great selection of series, movies and children's entertainment to enjoy throughout the month.

Football fans can look forward to a packed schedule featuring the Premier League, including a blockbuster clash between Liverpool and Arsenal, as well as key fixtures from the UEFA Nations League and UEFA Champions League.

The sporting action continues with the New York Marathon, while cricket fans can follow the Proteas' Test series against Bangladesh. Mixed martial arts enthusiasts can also tune in for UFC action, featuring Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit.

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That’s only the beginning. With so much happening across the world of sport and entertainment, the highlights below offer just a glimpse of what's in store this month.

World class sports

Premier League

Arsenal travel to Anfield for a blockbuster Premier League clash against Liverpool, with both sides looking to strengthen their title ambitions. Riding a strong run of form, Arsenal arrive full of confidence, while Liverpool will be eager to make the most of home advantage and close the gap at the top. With world-class talent, fierce rivalry and crucial points at stake, fans can expect a high-intensity encounter between two of England's biggest clubs.

Watch Liverpool v Arsenal on Sunday, 1 November at 6:30PM on SS Premier League channel 203

Cricket 1st Test

The Proteas and Bangladesh go head-to-head in a crucial five-day Test match at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. As both teams battle for supremacy in the longest format of the game, fans can look forward to a contest of skill, patience and endurance. With world-class players on both sides eager to make their mark, the match promises compelling action and key moments that could shape the outcome of the series.

Watch South Africa vs Bangladesh 1^st Test from 15-19 November on SS Cricket channel 212

Dramas rooted in turmoil

Inyosi

The drama series follows Mabongi Mageza-Ngcobo (Dawn Thandeka King), a successful businesswoman, devoted mother and the driving force behind Ekhaya Events and Catering. As questions arise about who will one day inherit the family business, her three children begin competing to prove they are the most capable successor. With ambition, family loyalty and personal rivalries at play, tensions grow as the battle for leadership unfolds. The cast includes Kethukuthula Jele, Toka Mtabane, Nandipha Khubone, Thembsie Matu and Kwenzo Ngcobo.

Watch Inyosi from Monday, 2 November at 8PM on Mzansi Magic channel 161

Spinners

Season 2 sees the Underdogs leave the familiar streets of Cape Town behind and head to Johannesburg, where bigger opportunities and greater challenges await. Ethan (Cantona James), Trevor (Braedon Buys), Shane (Dillon Windvogel), Angelo (Nahum Hughes) and Amber (Chelsea Thomas) are determined to turn their spinning dreams into reality, but starting over in a new city proves far more complicated than expected. As they navigate unfamiliar territory, they encounter influential new figures, including siblings Amahle (Luyanda Zwane) and Sayi Maseko (Aphiwe Mkefe), whose presence brings fresh alliances, rivalries and complications.

Watch Spinners S2 Sundays at 8PM on Mzansi Magic channel 161

Unscripted reality

Celebrity Come Dine with Me South Africa

The popular cooking competition gets a celebrity makeover as 24 well-known personalities swap the spotlight for the dining table. Taking turns to host dinner parties in their homes, contestants are judged by their fellow celebrities on the food, entertainment and overall atmosphere, with scores awarded out of 10. As friendships, rivalries and culinary skills are put to the test, the highest scorer claims victory. Participants include Karabo Ntshweng, Moshe Ndiki, Primo Baloyi and former Miss South Africa Varushka Singh.

Watch Celebrity Come Dine with Me South Africa S11 from Wednesday, 18 November at 8PM BBC Lifestyle channel 174

Dlala Wethu

Hosted by media personality Barbara Moagi, this lively game show sees two proudly South African families go head-to-head in a series of entertaining challenges inspired by local culture, traditions and everyday family experiences. As relatives from different generations join forces, they put their knowledge, teamwork and quick thinking to the test in pursuit of exciting cash prizes. Packed with humour, friendly competition and plenty of heart, the show celebrates the unique personalities and bonds that make every family special.

Watch Dlala Wethu S1 from Sunday, 1 November at 7PM on Wethu+ channel 163

Married At First Sight Mzansi: Uncut

Now that the experiment has ended and the couples have made their final decisions, Married at First Sight Uncut revisits the journey from a fresh perspective. Featuring unseen footage, candid conversations and behind-the-scenes moments that never made it to air, the series reveals new details about the relationships that captivated viewers. As hidden tensions, unexpected revelations and untold stories come to light, audiences get a deeper look at the highs, lows and turning points that shaped the couples' experiences.

Watch Married at First Sight Mzansi: Uncut from Sundays at 8PM on Mzansi Magic channel 161

Geordie Stories: Charlotte Mam of Two

Former Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby opens the doors to her personal life as she prepares to welcome her second child with partner Jake. With their daughter Alba getting ready to become a big sister, Charlotte must balance the demands of motherhood, a packed work schedule and major life changes. From international projects and business ventures to home renovations and a new villa in Spain, the series follows the highs, challenges and unforgettable moments of family life as Charlotte navigates her busiest chapter yet.

Watch Geordie Stories: Charlotte Mam of Two S2 from Wednesday, 25 November at 10PM on MTV channel 130

Farmer Wants A Wife US

Ten city women leave behind their everyday lives for a chance at finding love with one of three eligible farmers. This season follows Braden Pridemore, a fifth-generation corn and soybean farmer from Illinois who also pursues his passion as a singer-songwriter; Brett Maverick, a horse and cattle farmer from Tennessee, former bull rider and entrepreneur; and Sean Cavanaugh, a young produce farmer from California who supplies fresh ingredients to his family's farm-to-table restaurant. As romance blossoms, each farmer hopes to find a lasting connection with someone willing to embrace life on the farm.

Watch Farmer Wants A Wife US S4 from Sunday, 11 November at 8PM on BBC Lifestyle channel 174

Real cases, dark secrets

A Body in the Basement

These chilling true-crime stories examine murder cases in which victims' bodies are discovered in basements, uncovering the dark secrets hidden behind ordinary homes and buildings. This season follows the investigation into a series of teen disappearances that leads detectives to a seemingly unremarkable trophy shop employee and a shocking discovery beneath his home. Another case begins as a suspected home invasion in a quiet neighbourhood leaves a mother of two dead and her husband injured, but investigators soon uncover evidence suggesting a far more disturbing truth.

Watch A Body in the Basement S3 from Monday, 9 November 9PM on ID channel 171

Shocking homes & fabulous transformations

Ugliest House in America

Hosted by comedian and actress Retta (Marietta Sangai Sirleaf), this entertaining home-renovation series travels across the United States in search of the country's most outrageously unattractive properties. From questionable design choices to disastrous renovations, homeowners proudly showcase the flaws that make their houses stand out for all the wrong reasons. After finalists are selected from across four regions, one home is crowned the ugliest of them all. But there's a reward for the winner, as designer Alison Victoria steps in to transform the property with a stunning renovation.

Watch Ugliest House in America S8 from Monday, 16 November at 9PM HGTV channel 177

Capturing Home

Designers Amy Neunsinger and Kate Martindale create personalised living spaces inspired by the unique stories of the families who call them home. This season, they help a newly single father transform his uninspired house into a warm family retreat for himself and his two daughters. Other projects include reimagining a musician’s home into a welcoming space for both creativity and entertaining and modernising a longtime family residence while preserving the heritage and traditions that make it special.

Watch Capturing Home S1 from Thursday, 5 November at 9PM HGTV channel 177

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