DStv Keeps WWE Broadcasting Rights Despite $5 Billion Netflix Deal

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Netflix recently inked a $5 billion deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for exclusive rights to certain events like RAW in some regions, however, SuperSport fans in Sub-Saharan Africa can rest assured their WWE fix is safe.

MultiChoice, owner of SuperSport, confirms their existing contract with WWE remains unaffected by the Netflix deal.

Netflix’s ten-year agreement with WWE includes select international rights, including a future home for Raw in the US, Canada, Latin America, and other markets starting January 2025.

This follows the end of WWE’s domestic deal with Comcast.

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Despite recent reports suggesting Netflix would become the exclusive WWE hub outside the US, MultiChoice clarifies that SuperSport’s Sub-Saharan Africa rights secured in 2017 and expanded in 2019 are independent and remain intact.

While SuperSport’s immediate WWE grip isn’t threatened, Netflix’s entry into live events could be a long-term concern for the pay-TV giant.

The streaming giant’s financial muscle, alongside other players like Google, Disney, and Amazon, could eventually challenge SuperSport’s dominance in the region.

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