After Arsenal’s long-awaited return to the top of English football, DStv is set to broaden access to the UEFA Champions League final as the Gunners prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain, offering more Nigeria-based viewers a chance to follow the European bid for glory.
DStv and GOtv Plus expand coverage for the final
The special Open View window will start on Monday, 25 May for DStv Access customers on SS Football Finals (DStv channel 202) and SS Football (DStv channel 205). The same initiative will also apply to GOtv Plus subscribers, who will be able to watch the action live on SS Football (GOtv Channel 61).
In the days leading up to the showdown, the channels will show classic UEFA Champions League matches, alongside selected standout encounters involving both Arsenal and PSG.
Live programming schedule and studio build-up
On Saturday, 30 May, viewers will also get live studio coverage beginning at 3:30pm, ahead of the 5pm kick-off for the final.
Why MultiChoice Nigeria is opening up the matches
MultiChoice Nigeria, a CANAL+ company, explained that the move is aimed at reflecting the heightened enthusiasm around Arsenal’s domestic success and the importance of the final for football supporters.
- Chief Executive Officer Kemi Omotosho said the initiative captures the energy around Arsenal’s league title achievement and the meaning of the match for fans.
- Omotosho added that Arsenal’s rise back to the summit of English football has generated strong excitement among supporters in Nigeria, where the club boasts one of its biggest fan communities worldwide.
- She described the Open View window as a celebration with customers, while also giving more viewers the chance to be part of what could become another landmark night.
Arsenal crowned champions at home, then turn to PSG
Arsenal were confirmed Premier League champions after Manchester City were unable to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending the Gunners’ 22-year wait for the title. With the domestic season now complete, Mikel Arteta’s side will shift focus to PSG as they aim to finish the campaign with European glory.
There will also be additional programming for football fans beyond the Champions League. On Sunday, 24 May, DStv will open select Premier League fixtures for customers, including Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal, Manchester City vs. Aston Villa, and Liverpool vs. Brentford, as well as Tottenham Hotspur vs. Everton.
What viewers can expect on SuperSport
From the pre-match build-up through the final whistle and the trophy presentation, viewers can expect comprehensive live coverage of the UEFA Champions League final on SuperSport.
