Johannesburg – Tuesday, 9 September 2025 – This summer, the continent unites for Africa’s biggest football showdown -The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 (AFCON). Coming LIVE to SABC 2, SABC Sport, SABC Plus and your favourite SABC radio stations, the AFCON 2025 broadcast partnership is proudly supported by Hollywoodbets and SABC.
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 said, “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.
Issued By:
SABC and Hollywoodbets
Media Enquiries:
Mmoni Ngubane (SABC: Head of Communications)
ngubanemv@sabc.co.za T. 011 714 3057| C. 073 688 1590
Editorial and general enquiries Hollywoodbets: For further information, please contact: Kuhle
Mkize, Hollywoodbets PR and Communications Manager at KuhleM@hollywoodbets.net Tel: 078
1189 609
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