New Showmax is here!

The best movies, series and kids’ shows and live Premier League football on your phone. Learn about plan options, payment methods, service availability, device compatibility and more.

Showmax now has a completely new app and website

Showmax subscribers now have access to an even better entertainment experience on Peacock's globally scaled platform. All Showmax customers have now been migrated to the new app. The original Showmax was shutdown on 8 February 2024.

What are the New Showmax subscription plans?

Choose from our Showmax Entertainment plan or our Showmax Premier League plan – or combine both.

How can I pay?

The New Showmax offers a variety of easy and convenient ways to pay. Choose the one that suits you best.

Debit or
Credit cards
Add to
partner bill
Voucher or
Promo code

Supported devices

iOS, Android &

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Windows &

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Where is Showmax available?

Showmax is now available in the countries listed here.

Questions? We’ve got you covered.

  • No. If you are a subscriber who has had an active Showmax subscription in the last 24 months or signed-up for a Showmax account in the last 12 months, your account details will have automatically been moved onto the new Showmax app. You will have got an email or notification from us – all you have to do is download the new app or go the website and sign in again using your existing Showmax username (which will be the email address you used to set up your account) and password.
  • If, however, you haven't had an active Showmax subscription in the last 24 months or haven't signed up for a Showmax account in the last 12 months, it will not have been transferred to the new Showmax platform and you will need to create a new account using the new Showmax website.

When your account was moved to the new Showmax, you will have got a link from us to download the new app. Download it and sign in with your existing Showmax username (which will be the email address you used to set up your account) and password.
Need help getting into your Showmax account? Contact support@showmax.com or Live Chat.

Click the 'Forgot Password?' button and a password reset link will be sent to you.

The new Showmax is on a brand-new app, giving you a fresh start. This means your viewing history could not be carried across.

Yes. The new Showmax offers improved profile options to design your experience, your way. Create up to six different profiles on the new Showmax, including Kids Profiles with PIN protection.

Your downloads are now no longer available, as the new Showmax is on a brand-new app. You can still download 25 titles on the new app - and there is now a bigger content selection than ever before.

The new Showmax app and website are available in English and Portuguese.

The app will stay on your device until you remove it, but you won’t be able to use Showmax on the old app. Use the new Showmax app instead.

To start streaming with Showmax, get our app by following these steps:

  • Open the catalogue of apps on your TV device
  • Search for the Showmax app by entering "Showmax" as the search term
  • Download or install the free "Showmax" app that appears in the search results
  • Log in with your Showmax account to enjoy seamless streaming
  • (If you are a new customer you will need to have set up your account on the website (showmax.com) before logging in on the app.)
  • Open the App Store, Google Play or Huawei App Gallery on your device
  • Search for the Showmax app by entering "Showmax" as the search term
  • Install the free Showmax app that appears in the search results.
  • Log in with your Showmax account to enjoy seamless streaming and downloading.
  • (If you are a new customer you will need to have set up your account on the website (showmax.com) before logging in on the app.)
  • Alternatively, you can open this page on your mobile device and follow these links to download the new Showmax app - Apple App Store for iOS devices, Google Play Store for Android devices, Huawei App Gallery for Huawei devices with HMS

To start streaming with Showmax, get our app by following these steps:

  • Open the catalogue of apps on your gaming console
  • Search for the Showmax app by entering "Showmax" as the search term
  • Install the free "Showmax" app that appears in the search results
  • Log in with your Showmax account to enjoy seamless streaming
  • (If you are a new customer you will need to have set up your account on the website (showmax.com) before logging in on the app.)

The DStv Add to Bill payment option is still available on the new Showmax system. DStv Premium customers will continue to receive Showmax Entertainment at no additional cost. Other packages will continue to enjoy the Add to Bill discounts with the new Showmax.

If you are a Showmax subscriber courtesy of your DStv Premium subscription (ie. if you get Showmax at no extra cost), only Showmax Entertainment is available for payment through your DStv account. If you want to add the Premier League mobile subscription separately, you are welcome to do so. We will contact you as DStv Add to Bill offers for the Showmax Premier League plan become available.

Supported devices

The New Showmax is available on multiple devices.

Web

• Chrome 102+ (Windows/Mac)
• Firefox 102+ (Windows/Mac)
• MS Edge 102+ (Windows/Mac)
• Safari 14+ (Mac)


Mobile devices

• iOS 14 or above
• Android 7.0 or above
• Huawei with HMS / AppGallery


TVs & streaming devices

Android TV

• Wide variety of Android TV-enabled Smart TVs, such as Sony Bravia, and set-top boxes, including NVIDIA Shield, running Android OS 5.1+

Apple TV

• Apple TV HD (4th Generation or above) with tvOS 16 or above

LG TV

• 2016+

Samsung TV

• 2016+

Hisense TV

• 2020+

Chromecast

• 1st Generation or above, including Chromecast with Google TV


Set-top boxes

• Explora Ultra
• Streama


Gaming consoles

PlayStation

• PlayStation 4

Xbox

• Xbox One
• Xbox Series X
• Xbox Series S


Showmax is moving to a brand-new platform, powered by Peacock’s global streaming technology. This means a better user experience for you, but it also means that some older devices won't be able to support the new tech. We're sorry for any inconvenience, but hope to see you on Showmax soon.

Read more about alternative ways to connect.

*Please note that this list is subject to change. Check this page regularly for updated information.

Where is Showmax available?

The New Showmax will be available in the following countries.

The New Showmax will be available in the following countries.

Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Republic of Congo), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, eSwatini (formerly Swaziland), Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe


For now, Showmax will be unavailable in the countries listed below. Keep an eye out for updates.

Mayotte, Reunion, Saint Helena, Burundi, Republic of South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, Liberia


How can I pay?

The New Showmax offers a variety of easy and convenient ways to pay. Choose the one that suits you best.

Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards

Available in all countries


Add to DStv bill

Available in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.


Add to Vodacom bill

Available in South Africa only


Add to MTN bill

Available in South Africa only


Showmax vouchers and promo codes

Available in all countries


New Showmax subscription plans

The Entertainment plan includes hit international and trending local series and movies, kids’ shows and more on multiple screens or on mobile only. The Premier League plan offers all 380 Premier League games live from SuperSport, as well as fan content, on mobile only. You can subscribe to one plan or combine plans.

Watch your way

The Showmax Entertainment plan is offered on multiple devices, or on mobile only. If you choose all devices, you can watch on multiple screens in HD quality, and you can stream on two devices at the same time. With mobile only, you can watch on one mobile device. The Showmax Premier League plan is only available on mobile.

What does mobile-only mean?

If your device of choice for watching Showmax is a smartphone, mobile-only is a good option for you.

But do note that our mobile-only plans have the following restrictions:

• Content cannot be watched on computers, smart TVs or game consoles.
• Casting is not enabled (AirPlay, Chromecast).
• You can stream on one mobile device only.


What are the different Showmax subscription plans?

Entertainment

• Watch local and international series, movies, kids’ shows and more
• Stream on up to two screens at the same time or download to save data
• Stream in HD or save data with viewing-quality settings


Entertainment + Premier League

• Every Premier League match live from SuperSport on mobile
• Match highlights, fresh fan content, talk shows, interviews and more
• Stream in HD or choose a viewing-quality setting to save data


Entertainment + Premier League

• Every Premier League match live from SuperSport on mobile
• Match highlights, fresh fan content, talk shows, interviews and more
• Stream in HD or choose a viewing-quality setting to save data