If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve either just seen the latest DStv price increase notification or you’re trying to figure out which package actually makes sense for your wallet. Trust me, you’re not alone. Every single month, thousands of Nigerians wrestle with the same question: “Which DStv package should I subscribe to, and is it even worth it anymore?”
But here’s what nobody tells you when you’re staring at those package names, Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Confam, Yanga, Padi, trying to decode which one actually gives you the channels you want without the channels you’ll never watch. The package names sound straightforward until you realize Premium costs ₦44,500 while Padi costs ₦4,400, and everything in between offers different combinations of sports, movies, kids shows, and Nigerian content.
So which package is right for you? Should you pay for Compact to get Premier League, or is Compact Plus worth the extra ₦11,000 for Champions League? Does Confam give you enough entertainment, or will you spend the whole month frustrated about missing channels? And honestly, what exactly is the difference between Yanga and Padi anyway?
In this guide, you’ll find all the DStv packages and subscription prices in Nigeria. Plus, you’ll learn all about what each package offers.
List of The DStv Packages and Subscription Prices in Nigeria
DStv Premium
If you’re looking for the best get DStv Premium and let the world’s greatest come to you. Dstv Premium gives you unrestricted access to over 160+ channels, including 38 HD channels with crystal-clear picture quality and 16 SuperSport channels with complete sports coverage. DStv Premium costs ₦44,500 per month in Nigeria.
With DStv Premium, you get access to entertainment, sports, movies, documentaries, lifestyle and culture, kids’ entertainment, music, and much more.
View the full list of channels included in the DStv Premium package.
DStv Compact Plus
Take your entertainment to the next level with DStv Compact Plus. DStv Compact Plus gives you access to over 145 channels, including 30 in high definition. More importantly, it’s the lowest-tier package that gives you complete access to UEFA Champions League matches and most major football leagues.
DStv Compact Plus costs ₦30,000 per month in Nigeria. If you’re willing to commit long-term, there’s an annual payment option at ₦330,000 per year, which effectively gives you one month free. For regular subscribers, this saves you ₦30,000 annually.
View the full list of channels included in the DStv Compact Plus package.
DStv Compact
Get your entertainment kicks with DStv Compact. This package gives you access to over 130 channels, including 20 in high definition. That’s a substantial offering covering movies, sports, kids’ programming, documentaries, news, and lifestyle content. What makes Compact particularly attractive is that it includes Premier League football coverage, which alone justifies the subscription for many Nigerian viewers.
DStv Compact costs ₦19,000 per month in Nigeria. You get one month free if you’re willing to commit to paying per annum which costs ₦209,000.
View the full list of channels included in the DStv Compact package.
DStv Confam
Family time comes first with DStv Confam. With a variety of content you’ll get LaLiga and Serie A action, some of the Africa Magic channels, dramas, movies, reality, documentary shows, news & kids’ channels. There’s something for everyone in the family.
What makes Confam particularly interesting is its sweet spot pricing. At ₦11,000 monthly, you’re paying significantly less than Compact (₦19,000).
View the full list of channels included in the DStv Confam package.
DStv Yanga
Give your entertainment a boost with DStv Yanga. Enjoy Nollywood and Hollywood movies, drama series, gripping international telenovelas, reality TV, documentaries, music and fun-packed kids’ channels all at your fingertips. This package gives you access to over 85 television channels, 7 HD channels, and 11 audio channels.
DStv Yanga costs ₦6,000 per month, annual subscribers pay ₦66,000, which essentially gives you 11 months for the price of a full year. That’s one month completely free if you can afford to pay upfront.
View the full list of channels included in the DStv Yanga package.
DStv Padi
Enter the exciting world of DStv with DStv Padi. This package gives you access to 45+ channels, 1 HD channel, and 11 audio channels for ₦4,400 per month.
With DStv Padi, you can enjoy thrilling Nollywood movies and dramas, international telenovelas, sports highlights from around the world, amazing wildlife documentaries, music to get the party started, fun kids’ shows, and international news.
View the full list of channels included in the DStv Padi package.
