Following the discontinuation of the Showmax service on 30 April 2026, MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced that eligible Showmax subscribers in Nigeria will receive trial access to DStv Stream Compact for a limited period, as part of the move to a single streaming home on DStv Stream.
After the trial period, qualifying customers can continue on DStv Stream Compact at a special price of N6,500 per month for 12 months, provided the subscription remains active throughout and payments are up to date.
The offer gives Showmax customers access to a significantly expanded content experience, including live TV, international series and movies, kids’ content and live sports via SuperSport, available on mobile devices and smart TVs.
How the trial access works
Eligible Showmax customers will receive trial access to DStv Stream Compact until the end of May. The offer and details on how to take up the offer will be communicated directly via the email address linked to their Showmax account.
After the trial period, customers can continue on DStv Stream Compact at N6,500 per month for 12 months, provided payments remain up to date.
The offer applies to Showmax customers who do not have an active DStv subscription and who subscribed directly to Showmax. It excludes existing DStv customers who already receive Showmax content as part of their package that is, who add Showmax to their DStv bill.
-
Eligibility is confirmed via email sent to the Showmax account address
-
Includes all Showmax plans, including Showmax Premier League
-
Eligible customers receive free access until end May, then pay N6,500 per month for 12 months – a saving of over 65% compared to standard DStv Compact Stream pricing – as long as payments remain up to date.
-
Standard pricing for DStv Stream Compact is from N19,000 per month
Showmax subscriptions will not migrate automatically. Customers who wish to continue watching will need to follow the simple sign-up process for DStv Stream shared via email, and create a new profile, all of which takes less than five minutes.
Customers who choose not to move to DStv Stream may request a refund for any unused portion of their Showmax subscription by sending an email to
help@showmax.com, subject to standard terms and conditions. Auto payments to Showmax will stop automatically once the service is discontinued.
The Showmax platform will be discontinued on 30 April 2026, with Showmax Originals continuing on DStv Stream.
Terms and conditions apply. Full eligibility details will be available on
dstv.com, and any updates will be communicated directly to customers via email.