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OPEN TIME IS BACK! Access Premium sport with any DStv package

football07 November 2025 09:20| © SuperSport
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To celebrate three decades of broadcasting excellence, DStv is rolling out the red carpet for its customers with a spectacular gift: an Open Time weekend from 7–9 November 2025.

Every active DStv decoder subscriber will receive free access to DStv Premium channels, including the globally recognised gold standard of sports broadcasting, SuperSport.

Get ready for a three-day, non-stop feast of mouthwatering, top-tier global and local sporting fixtures that will redefine the opening weekend of November.

Rugby History: Kolisi chases 100 against avenging France

The undisputed headline event is the titanic test match between the Springboks and France this Saturday, 8 November, kicking off at 10:10pm CAT.

This clash is saturated with emotional and historic drama, all centred on Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.

After earning his 99th cap last weekend against Japan, Kolisi is poised to earn his 100th test cap against France, placing him on the cusp of becoming only the ninth Springbok centurion in history.

Kolisi, arguably the most successful Springbok captain of all time with two World Cup victories, returns to the very pitch - the Stade de France - where he lifted the Webb Ellis Cup two years ago.

For the French side, this is more than just a test match; it is a quest to avenge the agonising one-point World Cup quarterfinal loss they suffered at the hands of the eventual champions, South Africa, two years ago.

You can catch the thrilling encounter live on SuperSport, on Channel SS Rugby with kick off taking place at 10:10pm CAT.

 

Premier League rivalry and local knockout fire

Football fans are in for an explosive weekend featuring intense rivalries and high-stakes knockout drama.

On Saturday, 8 November, the focus shifts to the English Premier League as Tottenham Hotspur takes on Manchester United.

This fixture, which kicks off at 2:30pm (CAT), is expected to be a feisty affair. When the two locked horns last time around in the Europa League final, Spurs walked away victorious thanks to a decisive goal by Brennan Johnson.

That loss saw Spurs secure Champions League football, leaving United out of European competition entirely.

United will be hungry to avenge the defeat, especially given their current good momentum following the recent dispatch of reigning Premier League Champions Liverpool.

The intensity continues on Sunday, 9 November, when the perennial rivalry between Manchester City and Liverpool reignites at The Etihand with kick-off at 6:30pm.

Liverpool will head into the game booming with confidence, having beaten Aston Villa last weekend and following that up with an impressive win against Real Madrid in the Uefa Champions League on Tuesday night.

Reds' manager Arne Slot will, however, be desperate to get all three points, having suffered four defeats on the bounce in the Premier League before their win against Aston Villa.

Standing in their way is a rejuvenated Manchester City side that have found formidable form, with Pep Guardiola keen to secure a victory over Slot, having lost both home and away to Liverpool last season.

Locally, football fans will get front-row seats to the Carling Knockout semifinals taking place over the weekend, with some mouthwatering fixtures on the horizon.

Richards Bay take on Soweto giants Orlando Pirates on Saturday, 8 November at 3pm, while on Sunday, the second semifinal takes place as Golden Arrows lock horns with Marumo Gallants at 3pm.

Formula 1: Sao Paulo GP – The one-point title showdown

Motorsport enthusiasts brace for a thrilling Sao Paulo GP on 9 November at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace.

The captivating battle for the Drivers’ Championship reaches a critical point in Brazil, with Lando Norris leading the championship by a razor-thin single point over his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.

As this is a crucial sprint weekend, a huge points haul is available, meaning the race could prove pivotal in flipping the title race on its head.

Cricket: Pakistan v South Africa ODIs

Cricket lovers can tune in for the highly anticipated third one-day international between Pakistan and South Africa at the Iqbal Stadium, kicking off at 12pm (CAT) on Saturday.

This third ODI is the decider for the one-day international series, with the Proteas levelling the series in the second ODI. The third ODI will be available to all DStv subscribers.

Catch the action live on Your World of Champions, on Channel SS Cricket.

Tennis: High stakes at the ATP Finals

DStv subscribers will also enjoy electrifying action from the prestigious ATP tennis finals.

As the most significant tennis event in the men's annual calendar after the four majors, the tournament features only the top eight singles players and top eight doubles teams based on their season-long performance, guaranteeing elite competition.

Golf: Global stars gather at the HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship

All DStv subscribers will be able to catch prime coverage of the HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship running from 6–9 November.

European Ryder Cup heroes Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry have been confirmed to join reigning Masters champion and career grand slam winner Rory McIlroy in a world-class field.

This event serves as the opening spectacle of the DP World Tour Play-Offs on Yas Island, with World No 5 Fleetwood arriving in stellar form after his recent victory at the DP World India Championship.

This Open Time weekend promises to be a legendary celebration, giving all DStv subscribers an unparalleled view of the most thrilling sporting fixtures on the horizon, all available LIVE on Your World of Champions, SuperSport.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE....

Don't forget, Open Time includes all the very best of movies and series!

Friday night sets the tone with the return of My Kitchen Rules Australia on M-Net (channel 101) at 6 PM, while America’s Got Talent celebrates its 20th anniversary on Saturday at 7 PM – a reminder of the format’s global legacy and M-Net’s continued role in showcasing it.

Then comes the debut of Fortune Hotel on Sunday at 6 PM, a new international reality series where ten pairs of contestants check into a luxury hotel, each with an identical briefcase, but only one holds £250 000 in cash. Hosted by Stephen Mangan, it’s a smart mix of strategy, deception, and holiday glamour.

Catch Levels on Mzansi Magic (channel 161) – Sundays at 8 PM. The high-stakes crime drama – produced and written by Busisiwe Ntintili of The Ntintili Factory – follows a billion-rand airport heist that forces two detectives into a fierce power struggle.

Leading the cast are Bongi Nkosi and Stephen Vilakazi, whose fraught past makes their collaboration volatile. This is a show rising fast in conversation – for its tight plotting, morally complex characters, and a reflection of power, ambition and accountability in modern South Africa.

No DStv milestone would be complete without Carte Blanche (channel 101) – the show that has defined South African investigative journalism for over three decades. At a time when truth still needs a champion, it continues to uncover stories that matter.

Then wrap up the weekend with Drop – M-Net’s Sunday night thriller starring Meghann Fahy as a mother caught in a chilling game of deception.

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