The Showmax app is being discontinued as we bring Showmax Originals, local and international content together with live TV and sport on DStv Stream, creating a single place to watch more entertainment in one app.

When your current Showmax subscription expires, you will be able to subscribe to DStv Compact, DStv Compact Plus or DStv Stream Premium to continue watching Showmax Originals and more.

Customers can continue to enjoy their Showmax subscription until the end of their current billing or voucher period. Any unused vouchers should be redeemed by 31 March to ensure uninterrupted access during April, in line with their validity.

The Showmax streaming service will be discontinued on 30 April 2026 at 23:59. 

Many popular Showmax titles will be available on DStv Stream, along with Showmax Originals, live channels and world-class sport. Your profiles and watch history will not move across, giving you a fresh start to explore everything available on DStv Stream. It’s a chance to enjoy all the new content available, including 100+ live channels and more live sports.

Log onto DStv Stream, on the top navigation, you will find Menu for Showmax, select and enjoy Showmax Originals content.

While many popular Showmax titles and Originals will be available on DStv Stream, some titles can't move due to content licensing agreements. More content will be added to the Showmax section in the coming months, alongside a growing catalogue of local and international entertainment on DStv Stream.