DSTV Packages and Prices in Nigeria 2026
Last updated: April 2026
DSTV by MultiChoice is Nigeria's most popular satellite TV service. This guide lists all current DSTV packages, their prices, and how to pay your subscription online in seconds.
DSTV Packages and Prices (March 2026)
| Package | Monthly Price | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| DSTV Premium | N44,500 | 200+ channels including all sports, movies, series |
| DSTV Compact Plus | N22,400 | 180+ channels, most sports and entertainment |
| DSTV Compact | N13,500 | 145+ channels, selected sports and movies |
| DSTV Confam | N9,300 | 130+ channels, Nollywood, news, kids |
| DSTV Yanga | N5,100 | 115+ channels, Nollywood, music, kids |
| DSTV Padi | N4,400 | 90+ channels, basic entertainment and news |
Prices effective March 2026. MultiChoice may adjust prices periodically.
How to Pay DSTV Subscription Online
The fastest way to pay your DSTV subscription is online through Bigisub.ng:
- Log in to your Bigisub account
- Go to Services and select Cable TV
- Choose DSTV
- Enter your 10-digit smartcard number
- Select your package
- Pay from your wallet
- Subscription activates within seconds
No need to visit a MultiChoice office or dealer. Available 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.
How to Find Your DSTV Smartcard Number
Your smartcard number is needed to renew your subscription. You can find it:
- On the front of your DSTV smartcard (white card inserted into the decoder)
- On your decoder's settings menu - go to Status or System Info
- On your previous payment receipt
- By dialing *288# on the phone number linked to your DSTV account
DSTV Channels by Package
Premium gets everything - all SuperSport channels (Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Champions League), M-Net Movies, HBO, ESPN, CNN, BBC, Africa Magic, and more.
Compact Plus includes most sport channels and entertainment but misses some premium SuperSport channels.
Compact offers selected sports (some SuperSport), most entertainment channels, and Nollywood.
Confam focuses on Nollywood, news (Channels TV, AIT), kids (Nickelodeon, Disney), and music.
Yanga and Padi are the budget packages with basic entertainment, Nollywood, news, and music channels.
Common Questions
Can I change my DSTV package online? Yes. On Bigisub, select a different package from your current one and pay. The new package activates immediately.
What happens when my DSTV subscription expires? Your decoder shows "signal scrambled" or "no signal" messages. Renew your subscription and it reactivates within minutes.
Can I pay DSTV for someone else? Yes. You just need their smartcard number. Enter it on Bigisub and pay from your wallet.
Is DSTV payment on Bigisub instant? Yes. Your DSTV subscription activates within seconds of payment on Bigisub.ng.
Pay your DSTV subscription online: Instant activation on Bigisub