This article on Dstv’s Padi Channels list in 2026 looks at the various channels available in the Dstv Padi Bouquet. Dstv Padi is one of the cheapest cable TV subscription packages, alongside budget-friendly bouquets like Dstv Confam and Dstv Yanga. These packages were created to cater to low-income earners who cannot afford high monthly cable TV subscription fees.
The decision to launch a budget-friendly bouquet by Multichoice, the parent company of DSTV, stems from the company’s struggle to acquire new subscribers and retain existing ones.
Multichoice reported a loss of 1.2 million subscribers in 2025, representing an 8% decline in its active linear broadcast subscriber base. The company lost 600,000 subscribers in Southafrica and another 600,000 across Africa. A combination of unemployment, macroeconomic pressure and a shift to streaming services is responsible for this drop.
In light of this new reality, Multichoice is taking its affordability project seriously as it remains the lifeline to keeping the business afloat.
The three cheapest DSTV subscription packages are Dstv Confam, DSTV Yanga and DSTV Padi
- Dstv Confam N11,000
- DSTV Yanga N6,000
- DSTV Padi N4,400
In previous articles, we have addressed DSTV Confam and Dstv Yanga. In this article, we are addressing the DSTV Padi, the cheapest subscription package on DSTV.
DSTV Padi Channels List 2026
Before we get into the DSTV Padi Channels list, let us take a brief look at the package overview, spelling out key features unique to the DSTV Padi package.
- Monthly Cost: ₦4,400
- Channel Count: 45+ Channels.
- Best For: Individuals or small families who are low-income earners and primarily watch local Nigerian news, free-to-air stations, and basic entertainment.
- Key Feature: The Channel consists of one high definition channel, usually Supersports Blitz, despite being a lite package.
DSTV Padi Channels List in 2026
| Channel Category | Channels |
| Entertainment and Movies | Africa Magic Yoruba (CH 157), Africa Magic Hausa (CH 156), Africa Magic Igbo (CH 159), Telemundo (CH 118), B4U Movies (CH 451), Real Time (CH 155) |
| Sports | Supersports Blitz (CH 200) |
| News and Commerce | BBC World News (CH 400), Arise News (CH 416) Channels TV (CH 420), TVC News (CH 418), NTA News 24 (CH 419), Al Jazeera (CH 406) |
| Kids and teens | JimJam (CH 310), Mindset (CH 319) |
| Local Channels | NTA International (CH 251), Silverbird TV (CH 252) AIT (CH 253), Lagos TV (CH 256), Galaxy TV (CH 258), Wazobia Max (CH 259) |
| Music and Religion | Sound City (CH 327), Trace Gospel (CH 332), Dove TV (CH 349), Emmanuel TV (CH 390), Islam Channel (CH 347) |
DSTV Alternatives
High-profile DSTV alternatives include GOTV, Startimes, Free TV, Streaming services like Showmax and Netflix, as well as YouTube or TikTok. If you are looking for movies, Netflix and YouTube have plenty of coverage.
If you are a sports fan, Showmax by DSTV airs live matches, and if you are looking for original Nigerian content from thousands of individual creators, open a TikTok or Instagram account and enjoy.
The free-to-air alternative is also available for customers who don’t want to spend anything on cable Tv. A good TV antenna can pick up local channels like NTA and AIT.
