MEDIA RELEASE: SABC UPDATE REGARDING THE BROADCAST OF BETWAY PREMIERSHIP MATCHESJohannesburg – Friday, 31 July 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) regrets to inform its audiences that it will not broadcast the opening fixtures of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season, scheduled for Saturday, 1 August 2026. The negotiations regarding the PSL sub-licensing agreement remain ongoing, and while discussions with CANAL+ continue to progress positively, the agreement has not yet been finalised. The SABC remains committed to concluding the outstanding agreement as soon as possible and, subject to its successful conclusion, anticipates commencing Betway Premiership broadcasts from 15 August 2026. We thank CANAL+ for their continued collaboration in making this possible and appreciate the positive engagement that continues on the Betway Premiership discussions. We remain optimistic that these will be concluded soon, allowing us to bring even more South African football to audiences across the country.”