DStv Uganda was showing everything as the first ball at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was kicked at 10 P.M on Thursday, 11th June 2026. Co-hosts Mexico took on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, setting the pace for the much-anticipated month of world football.
Drawing over 1 billion live global viewers across major international markets and linear broadcast streaming services, the tournament’s kickoff cemented itself as one of the most-watched shared live sporting moments in history.
In Uganda, everything stopped – even SLEEP!
In their homes and at different watch parties across the country, football lovers gathered early enough to catch a glimpse of the spectacular opening ceremony and the passionate game of football, which ended with Mexico 3-0 winners, before South Korea beat Czechia 2-1 in the match that was broadcast at 4 A.M in Kampala.
DStv has pledged to broadcast all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on SuperSport, putting your daily routine on hold with a clear message: #EverythingCanWait. All subscribers, from DStv Access to Premium, can catch the games live as they happen from the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
With games stretching late into the night, SuperSport is transforming into a 24-hour football hub for you to turn your nights into mornings. With some games kicking off in the wee hours, Sleep Can Wait.
DStv Takes Over the Streets
The city is painted blue with the eye-catching Boot And Ball structure at the Airtel Roundabout on Jinja Road – a symbol of the World Cup spirit in Kampala, which has become the talk of the town.
DStv is also connecting with real football enthusiasts in the community. At the night cage football games, the World Cup is on everyone’s lips at 25 football turfs within and around Kampala that are shining with DStv branding, bringing the campaign directly to where the beautiful game is enjoyed and experienced.
The World Cup fever doesn’t stop there. Across the city, the World Cup countdowns on billboards, transit hubs, and retail environments have created visibility and a minute-by-minute reminder for people not to miss out on catching the matches, while live scores and post-match conversations keep the masses engaged.
The Eciting Deals: Get Your Kit At An Affordable Price
You don’t even need to break the bank to get connected. DStv is slashing prices on hardware from 11th May to 31st August to make sure your living room is ‘stadium-ready’.
| Item | New Price (UGX) |
| Zapper Decoder | UGX 15,000 |
| Standard Decoder | UGX 20,000 |
| Full Kit | UGX 45,000 |
| Explora | UGX 559,000 |
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