{"id":18346,"date":"2025-09-10T13:32:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T11:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/?p=18346"},"modified":"2025-09-10T13:32:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T11:32:27","slug":"media-statement-its-game-on-everywhere-get-ready-south-africa-sabc-sport-and-hollywoodbets-bring-africas-biggest-football-festival-straight-to-your-screens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/media-statement-its-game-on-everywhere-get-ready-south-africa-sabc-sport-and-hollywoodbets-bring-africas-biggest-football-festival-straight-to-your-screens\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT | IT\u2019S GAME ON EVERYWHERE: GET READY SOUTH AFRICA! SABC SPORT AND HOLLYWOODBETS BRING AFRICA\u2019S BIGGEST FOOTBALL FESTIVAL STRAIGHT TO YOUR SCREENS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Johannesburg \u2013 Tuesday, 9 September 2025<\/strong> – This summer, the continent unites for Africa\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

From 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, millions of South Africans will have free and easy access
\nto all 52 thrilling matches, rallying behind Bafana Bafana as they compete for continental glory. Fans
\ncan expect to experience every goal and victory. This collaboration ensures that millions of South
\nAfricans have free and easy access to all the excitement across multiple SABC platforms, reinforcing
\nthe unifying power of sport in the nation.<\/p>\n

In addition to AFCON 2025, SABC Sport and Hollywoodbets have joined forces to bring live coverage
\nof the FIFA World Cup 26, Horse Racing and English Premier League (EPL). Over the next three
\nseasons, SABC Sport will broadcast 38 live Premier League matches per season, covering the
\n2025\/2026 to 2027\/2028 football seasons furthering its commitment to making world-class sports
\naccessible to all South Africans.<\/p>\n

Keletso Totlhanyo, Head of SABC Sport said, “At the SABC, we believe sport is a powerful unifier. Our
\npartnership with Hollywoodbets ensures that every South African can enjoy the passion and pride of
\nour national teams and global sporting events for free, inaccessible ways. We look forward to bringing
\nthe energy of AFCON 2025 to homes nationwide and standing together behind Bafana Bafana. SABC
\nSport is also proud to continue its collaboration with Hollywoodbets beyond the AFCON, for future
\nsporting events.”<\/p>\n

Morgan Shandu, Head of Operations at Hollywoodbets said, \u201cAt Hollywoodbets, we\u2019re proud to support
\nour local communities and the sport that unites us all. Partnering with SABC again to bring AFCON to
\nevery South African home is an important step in making top-quality African football accessible to fans
\nnationwide. We\u2019re thrilled to share the excitement of this tournament and celebrate the passion of
\nfootball lovers across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Unite Around the Beautiful Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether gathered in family living rooms, local taverns, or community sports halls, South Africans can
\ncome together to experience live football on SABC Sport. Tune in, turn up the excitement, and join the
\nnationwide celebration because here, it\u2019s Game On Everywhere.<\/p>\n

About SABC Sport<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the Home for Universal Access to Sport and Football, SABC Sport champions South Africa\u2019s passion
\nfor athletic excellence. Through free-to-air broadcasting on television, radio, and digital platforms, we
\ndeliver live coverage of premier football alongside rugby, cricket, athletics, and more ensuring every
\nSouth African enjoys the sporting moments that unite us all.<\/p>\n

Issued By:<\/strong>
\nSABC and Hollywoodbets<\/strong>
\nMedia Enquiries:<\/strong>
\nMmoni Ngubane (SABC: Head of Communications)<\/strong>
\nngubanemv@sabc.co.za T. 011 714 3057| C. 073 688 1590<\/strong><\/p>\n

Editorial and general enquiries Hollywoodbets:<\/strong> For further information, please contact: Kuhle
\nMkize, Hollywoodbets PR and Communications Manager at KuhleM@hollywoodbets.net Tel: 078
\n1189 609<\/p>\n

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