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Football fever is set to sweep across Nigeria as StarTimes Nigeria officially announces full coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing all 104 matches of the world’s biggest football tournament LIVE to millions of fans nationwide.
From the opening whistle on June 11 to the final showdown on July 19, subscribers will enjoy uninterrupted World Cup action on dedicated sports channels – ST Sports Life（CH253/243 and ST World Football (CH254/245), alongside exciting nationwide rewards through the company’s “Watch the World Cup. Win Big.” campaign.
As part of the nationwide campaign, StarTimes subscribers stand a chance to win a ₦10,000,000 grand prize, drawn live on Final night July 19, 2026. Additional prizes include seven StarTimes H30 Solar Home Systems and 14 StarTimes S130b + 32″ TV bundles, bringing the total prize pool to ₦50,000,000.
Customers qualify by any of the following: Purchasing and activating a new StarTimes DTH or DTT decoder; Renewing or reactivating a Basic, Class or Super Bouquet subscription and Purchasing and activating a StarTimes S130b Solar bundle (which includes a built-in decoder, 32″ TV, and a two-year Super Bouquet subscription)
“Entry is automatic upon activation, no forms, no codes. The campaign runs from June 1 to July 19, 2026.
“StarTimes Nigeria has also announced significant decoder price reductions for the World Cup period, running from May 18 to July 31, 2026:DTH + Accessories have been reduced from N35, 000 to N20, 900; DTH (NO) Accessories have been reduced from N16, 000 to N8, 900; DTT + Accessories have been reduced from N17, 000 to N13, 900 while DTT (NO) Accessories have been reduced from N14, 000 to N7, 900”, said Marketing Director Oke Umurhohwo.
Umurhohwo said further: “The Basic Bouquet starts from just ₦4,000, making the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 the most accessible it has ever been for Nigerian viewers. Subscribers can also watch on the StarTimes ON app across mobile, tablet, and smart TV.
“The FIFA World Cup is more than just football. It is a shared experience that brings people together across homes, viewing centres, and communities. At StarTimes, we are proud to bring all 104 matches live to our subscribers while also giving one lucky Nigerian the chance to win ten million naira just for watching. We want every Nigerian football fan, regardless of where they live or what they earn to experience this World Cup,” he concluded.
