From 25 August 2025, DStv Family subscribers can look forward to even more fun-filled afternoons as Nickelodeon, Nick Jr and DreamWorks join the package permanently.
This update is part of DStv’s plan to position Family as South Africa’s home of kids’ entertainment – offering more for households at no extra cost. DStv Family will now include all 14 DStv kids’ channel on live TV, plus even more to download or stream on DStv Stream. Parents can count on trusted, quality programming, while kids enjoy endless adventures and stories to spark their imagination.
All DStv customers with a decoder can enjoy DStv Stream at no extra cost. Kids can dive into their favourite shows on a phone, laptop or smart TV while the rest of the family watches on the big screen, giving everyone more ways to watch what they love at the same time. Download and watch capability also allows parents to save on data costs through downloading kids content in areas with free Wi-Fi, including all DStv walk-in centres.
What’s coming to DStv Family
On Nickelodeon, weekdays bring the chaotic charm of The Loud House, where Lincoln Loud navigates life with 10 sisters. From 29 September, catch the heartfelt laughs of Wylde Pak, following half-siblings Jack and Lily as navigate their new life together while helping out at their family’s pet business. They explore themes of culture, identity, and evolving family dynamics, supported by their parents and grandmother. The Thundermans Undercover serves up superhero sibling action with Phoebe, Max, and Chloe tackling threats in Secret Shores.
Over on Nick Jr, DORA, a brave and quick-witted seven-year-old Latin American girl, embarks on magical rainforest adventures with her mischievous monkey friend, Boots. And the beloved pups of PAW Patrol are always up for high-energy rescue missions.
On DreamWorks, kids can catch Baddies vs Goodies every Saturday and Sunday throughout August. Here, your heroes are only as good as your villains. Watch as favourite scheming baddies and heroic goodies go head-to-head in the ultimate battle of the ages, packed with traps, cunning plans, and rivalries galore. Featuring The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, and Home: Adventures of Tip and Oh!.
On Saturdays from 6 September, it’s the Hall of Heroes: a celebration of some of DreamWorks’ biggest theatrical stars, combining special shorts and feature-length stories from hit TV spin-offs. This includes specials from Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Madagascar, and How to Train Your Dragon.
How to watch
Current DStv Family customers will automatically have access to DreamWorks, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr from 25 August – no action needed. Newcustomers can sign up for DStv Family via the DStv website, MyDStv App, or nearest DStv service centre. DStv Family is available from R299 per month.
Customers can also take advantage of the current R499 retail special on the single view decoder available at leading retailers, which has been extended to the end of September.
Don’t miss a moment to keep the kids entertained every day with DStv Family.
