Showmax brings you streaming for Africa
Stream or download hit series, movies and more. Plus watch every Premier League and Betway Premiership match live on mobile.
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Pay for Showmax your way
Pay with vouchers, airtime, card or add to bill. It's quick and easy.
Add Showmax to your DStv bill
As a DStv subscriber you can enjoy extra discounts and the convenience of a single bill.
Exclusive African Originals
Even more of the biggest original shows you won’t find anywhere else.
Why you’ll love Showmax
For flexibility
Watch on mobile or multiple devices
For data savers
Download to watch offline anytime
For Premier League
All 380 matches live on mobile
For the PSL
All 240 matches and more
For easy payments
Many ways to pay. Cancel anytime.
For variety
More African and global hits
Supported devices
iOS, Android &
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Windows &
Mac
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More hit movies, series, doccies and kids’ shows.
Questions? We’ve got you covered.
What is Showmax?Showmax is an ad-free video-on-demand service that brings you a wide array of series, movies, documentaries, Showmax Originals, kids’ shows, Premier League and PSL games. With one low monthly price, you get unlimited access, new content added weekly, and the freedom to watch anytime. Plus, there are no contracts, so you can cancel whenever you wish.
- What subscription plans does Showmax offer?
Showmax offers a variety of plans to suit your viewing preferences:
- Showmax Entertainment plan for all devices
This is the standard Showmax plan that offers customers a range of series, movies, kids’ shows, documentaries including Showmax Originals, MultiChoice originals, and shows from NBC, HBO, Sony, BBC, Sky, Peacock, and other networks on up to five different devices, with two simultaneous streams.
- Showmax Entertainment Mobile plan
This is the mobile version of the Showmax Entertainment plan, and it offers customers the same content at half the price, available on one mobile device.
- Showmax Premier League Mobile
This mobile-only plan includes live streaming of every Premier League and Betway Premiership matches, match highlights, behind-the-scenes content, talk shows, interviews, and more. Please note that this plan is available only on mobile devices.
- What does the Showmax Premier League Mobile plan include?
Showmax Premier League Mobile offers live streaming of every Premier League and Betway Premiership matches, match highlights, behind-the-scenes content, talk shows, interviews, and more. Please note that this plan is available only on mobile devices.
- Which devices can I watch Showmax on?
- Web: Chrome 102+ (Windows/Mac); Firefox 102+ (Windows/Mac); MS Edge 102+ (Windows/Mac); Safari 14+ (Mac)
- Mobile iOS: 14 or above
- Mobile Android: 7.0 or above
- Mobile Huawei
- LG TV: LG WebOS 3.5 or above; 2016+; LG WebOS 3.0-3.5 ‚Ai support being added for launch
- Samsung TV: 2016+
- Hisense TV: 2018+
- STBs: STB Explora Ultra; STB Streama
- 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
- Chromecast: 1st Generation or above including Chromecast with Google TV
- PlayStation: PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5
- Xbox: Xbox One; Xbox Series X; Xbox Series S
- Does Showmax offer high-definition streaming?
Yes, Showmax has embraced higher viewing resolutions for better quality images. All content is available at 1080p or above, ensuring that you enjoy your favourite shows and movies in crisp, clear high definition.
- Is 5.1 Dolby surround sound available with Showmax?
Showmax offers 5.1 Dolby surround sound, but please note that this feature is only available with the Entertainment plan for all devices and can be experienced on compatible TV systems. This immersive audio experience elevates your viewing, bringing cinematic sound right into your living room.
- How can I pay for Showmax?
Showmax offers several payment methods to suit your preferences. For now, you can pay with your Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards, by adding to your DStv bill or using prepaid vouchers. Other payment methods will be added over time, and these will be communicated as they become available.
- Can I watch Showmax on multiple devices?
- Showmax provides flexible viewing options to fit your lifestyle. With the Entertainment plan for all devices, you can enjoy streaming on up to two screens simultaneously.
- Our mobile-only plans, which include the Entertainment Mobile plan and Premier League Mobile, are designed for single-screen viewing on a mobile device.
- How do I cancel my Showmax subscription?
While we'd love for you to stay, if you decide to cancel your subscription, the process is straightforward.
- Simply log in to your account at www.showmax.com
- Select your profile avatar and navigate to "Account".
- Under Plans & Payments, select “Manage plan”.
- Select “Cancel plan” to cancel your subscription.
If you require any assistance, our support team is available to help at showmax.com/za/help.
- Do I need an internet connection to use Showmax?
Yes – as Showmax is an online streaming service, a stable internet connection is required. We recommend a speed of 5 to 10 Mbps for the best experience, either through Wi-Fi or a mobile network. To manage data usage, Showmax offers different streaming qualities and allows for downloading content to your mobile device for offline viewing later.
- How do I download the Showmax app on my smart TV?
To start streaming with Showmax, download our app by following these steps:
- Search for the Showmax app on your smart TV app store.
- Install the free Showmax app that appears in the search results.
- Log in with your Showmax account to enjoy seamless streaming and downloading.
- (You will need to have set up your account on the website showmax.com before logging in on the app.)
- How do I download the Showmax app on my mobile devices?
- Visit the App Store, Google Play or Huawei app Store on your device.
- Launch the App Store, Google Play or Huawei App Store on your device.
- Search for Showmax.
- Install the free Showmax app that appears in the search results.
- Log in with your Showmax account to enjoy seamless streaming and downloading.
- (You will need to have set up your account on the website showmax.com before logging in on the app.)