To watch the Rugby World Cup 2023 in South Africa, you have the following options:
- SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) : SABC has secured a deal with MultiChoice to broadcast all South Africa Springbok games and a total of 16 matches during the tournament on their channels, including the opening ceremony, all Pool B matches involving South Africa, some quarter-finals, a semi-final, and the final. These matches will be shown on free-to-air TV, mainly on SABC 2
- MultiChoice / SuperSport : MultiChoice holds the full broadcasting rights for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in South Africa. They broadcast all matches on their SuperSport channels, available via DStv satellite TV or streaming services. SuperSport offers various packages for live viewing of all games
- Restrictions : The sublicensing deal between SABC and MultiChoice is restrictive, meaning that matches shown on SABC are limited to linear TV channels and not on free-to-air digital platforms like OpenView HD. This limits access for some viewers
In summary, South African viewers can watch the Rugby World Cup 2023 live either on free-to-air SABC channels for selected matches involving South Africa and key games, or on MultiChoice’s SuperSport channels for full coverage through a DStv subscription or streaming.
