Thursday, 4 June 2026 · Times shown in Johannesburg
South Africa offers free-to-air sports coverage through several public and commercial broadcasters, giving fans access to major events without a paid subscription.
There are no confirmed free-to-air matches in our database for South Africa today, but the country's free-to-air landscape continues to deliver major sporting moments throughout the year.
Free broadcasters typically available in South Africa include SABC 1, SABC 2, SABC 3 and eTV.
Free sports coverage in South Africa regularly includes football, motorsport, tennis, athletics and major tournament events of national interest.
South Africa's SABC channels are required to broadcast events of national interest, including Springbok rugby Tests, Bafana Bafana matches, the Comrades Marathon, the Premier Soccer League cup finals and selected Cricket World Cup fixtures. eTV provides additional free coverage of football and combat sports.
All match times on this page are shown in UTC. Convert to your local South Africa time zone for accurate kick-off and tip-off planning. We update this page hourly as broadcasters confirm their line-ups.
No confirmed free-to-air matches are currently scheduled in South Africa over the next seven days. Schedules are released by broadcasters on a rolling basis, so check back as competitions enter active phases.
Premium content such as exclusive league packages, pay-per-view fight cards and full-season motorsport coverage typically requires a paid subscription, but the free-to-air slate above is yours to enjoy at no cost. Bookmark this page or use the calendar download on individual match pages to keep track of every free fixture.
Free-to-air sports broadcasting plays a crucial role in South Africa's sporting culture. It guarantees that major moments — a World Cup final, an Olympic medal race, a national team qualifier — remain visible to every household, regardless of household income or subscription status.
Public and commercial broadcasters such as SABC 1, SABC 2, SABC 3 and eTV preserve this access by holding free-to-air rights to events of national interest, often through statutory protections that ring-fence crown-jewel competitions.
Whether you're a casual viewer who tunes in once a year for a final, a die-hard supporter following every fixture, or a young fan discovering a new sport for the first time, free-to-air coverage keeps everyone connected to the action and helps grow the next generation of athletes and supporters.
No free-to-air matches today in South Africa
Check back later — free-to-air schedules are updated throughout the day as broadcasters confirm their line-ups.