SABC Sport, Hollywoodbets bringing 2025 AFCON straight to your screens

From 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, millions of South Africans will have free and easy access to all 52 thrilling matches, rallying behind Bafana Bafana as they compete for continental glory. Fans can expect to experience every goal and victory. 

This collaboration ensures that millions of South Africans have free and easy access to all the excitement across multiple SABC platforms, reinforcing the unifying power of sport in the nation.

In addition to AFCON 2025, SABC Sport and Hollywoodbets have joined forces to bring live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 26, Horse Racing and English Premier League (EPL). 

Over the next three seasons, SABC Sport will broadcast 38 live Premier League matches per season, covering the 2025/2026 to 2027/2028 football seasons, furthering its commitment to making world-class sports accessible to all South Africans.

Keletso Totlhanyo, Head of SABC Sport said: "At the SABC, we believe sport is a powerful unifier. Our partnership with Hollywoodbets ensures that every South African can enjoy the passion and pride of our national teams and global sporting events for free, inaccessible ways. 

"We look forward to bringing the energy of AFCON 2025 to homes nationwide and standing together behind Bafana Bafana. SABC Sport is also proud to continue its collaboration with Hollywoodbets beyond the AFCON, for future sporting events."

Morgan Shandu, Head of Operations at Hollywoodbets added: “At Hollywoodbets, we’re proud to support our local communities and the sport that unites us all. 

"Partnering with SABC again to bring AFCON to every South African home is an important step in making top-quality African football accessible to fans nationwide. 

"We’re thrilled to share the excitement of this tournament and celebrate the passion of football lovers across the country.”

Unite Around the Beautiful Game

Whether gathered in family living rooms, local taverns, or community sports halls, South Africans can come together to experience live football on SABC Sport. Tune in, turn up the excitement, and join the nationwide celebration because here, it’s Game On Everywhere.

About SABC Sport

As the Home for Universal Access to Sport and Football, SABC Sport champions South Africa’s passion for athletic excellence. Through free-to-air broadcasting on television, radio, and digital platforms, we deliver live coverage of premier football alongside rugby, cricket, athletics, and more ensuring every South African enjoys the sporting moments that unite us all.