I’ve pulled together the latest on what’s included for 2026, based on the current setup after that price tweak back in June. Keep in mind, this is mostly for the antenna (DTT) version, but since they harmonized the bouquets last year, the channel lineup is pretty much the same whether you’re on antenna or dish – just the prices might vary a bit (around ₦6,000 for antenna Classic these days).
The Classic includes everything from the lower Nova and Basic packages, plus an extra 27 or so premium channels that bring in more sports, movies, kids’ stuff, and international vibes. That’s over 90 channels total, covering news, entertainment, sports, and more.
To make it easier, I’ll break it down. First, the channels that come from Nova and Basic (since Classic builds on them), then the exclusive add-ons. No strict categories from StarTimes, but I’ve grouped them loosely by type where it makes sense, like sports or kids.
Channels from Nova Bouquet
These are the entry-level ones, mostly local Nigerian content, news, and basics:
- Local/Regional: AWA TV, E-Stars, Farin Wata, Galaxy TV, Liberty, Nigbati TV, NTA Hausa, NTA Igbo, NTA Knowledge, NTA News 24, NTA Yoruba, Orisun, Plus TV Africa, Rave TV, ST Dadin Kowa, TVBC, TVC NG, WAP TV, Wazobia TV
- News/International: CGTN, CNC World
- Kids/Education: Jimjam, Iqraa
- Religious: Dove TV, Emmanuel TV
- Entertainment: AMC, ST Guide, ST Kungfu, ST Real Time, ST Sports Focus
Channels from Basic Bouquet
Building on Nova, these bring in more variety like music, series, and light sports:
- News: Africa News, Al Jazeera, BBC World News, Border TV, CGTN Documentary, CNBC, Sky News, TA Parliamentary, TVC News
- Entertainment/Series: AMC Movies, AMC Series, Area Ten, D. TV, FOX Life, Isi Mbido, Nina TV E, NTA E, ST Novela E, ST Rise, ST Sino Drama, ST Yoruba, ST Zone, Star Life, TNT Africa, Zee Cinema
- Music: Nigezie, ST SA Music, Trace Mziki
- Kids: Nickelodeon, ST Kids, Toonami
- Sports: ESPN, ST Sports Arena, ST Sports Life
- Religious/Inspirational: EWTN, ST Gospel, TBN
- Documentary/Nature: Love Nature, NGW
- Other: Arewa 24, ST Naija
Exclusive Channels in Classic Bouquet
This is what makes Classic stand out, premium picks for better movies, deeper sports coverage, and quality kids’ programming:
- Kids: Baby TV, CBeebies, DreamWorks
- Entertainment/Movies: Colours TV, E!, Fashion One, Fine Living, Fox, ST Adepa, ST Bollywood, ST Movies Plus, ST Nollywood Plus, ST Novela E Plus, Star Gold, Star Plus
- Music: MTV Base, ST Soul
- Sports: ESPN 2, Eurosport News, ST Sports Premium, ST World Football HD
- Documentary/News: Discovery Family, Fox News, Investigation Discovery, National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, Smithsonian Channel
All in all, you’re looking at a solid 90-100+ channels depending on how you count the overlaps or any tweaks StarTimes might slip in. If you’re into football, the ST World Football HD and ESPN 2 are highlights, especially with Bundesliga and local leagues. For movies, the Nollywood Plus and Bollywood channels keep things fresh with African and Indian flicks.
