How can I get Showmax Pro for free?

Claim your free Showmax trial:

1. Go to showmax.com.
2. Sign up with your email and create a password.
3. Choose either Showmax mobile (R39) or standard (R99) plan.
4. Select a Credit/Debit Card to start your 14-day free trial. If you cancel within those 14 days, you won't be charged.

Does Showmax Pro have a free trial?

Due to the nature of sport licensing our Pro plans (where available) do not offer a free trial. New subscribers to our Showmax and Showmax Mobile plans who provide direct, recurring payment details (e.g. Credit Card, PayPal) will receive a free 14 day trial to try out the service.

How do I activate Showmax pro?

Enter your Showmax username and password to log in.

1. Select Pro or Pro Mobile on the upgrade page. Click the blue “Get started” button under either Showmax Pro or Showmax Pro Mobile, depending on how you'd like to watch. ...
2. Select your payment method on the billing page. ...
3. Enjoy live sports events immediately.

What is the difference between Showmax and Showmax pro?

Showmax Pro is a streaming service available for Showmax subscribers in Africa that bundles the existing Showmax entertainment offering with music channels, news and live sports streaming from SuperSport.

What is the cost of Showmax pro?

R449 per month. Register 5 devices (Smart TV, laptops,smartphones, media boxes, consoles), watch on 2 at the same time. Note: Showmax Pro plans do NOT include a 14-day free trial due to sports licensing.

What channels does Showmax Pro offer?

Showmax is a streaming service with all the best content Africa has to offer, as well as big international series, including HBO, the latest movies, biggest kids shows and more. Showmax Pro has all of this PLUS live sport from SuperSport, music and news channels.

How do I get Showmax pro on DStv?

If you have a DStv EasyView subscription plus a Showmax account, and pay your DStv account via debit order, you can add your R99 Showmax subscription to your DStv account and only pay one bill per month.

Is MotoGP Showmax pro?

From March, Showmax Pro subscribers (excluding in SA, Lesotho and Mauritius) can stream the 2022 MotoGP season, courtesy of SuperSport.

How many devices can connect to Showmax pro?

Showmax and Showmax Pro plans: You may register five devices on your Showmax account. These may be replaced up to 20 times per year. You may watch on two registered devices simultaneously, these are referred to as active devices.

Can I get Showmax pro without DStv?

Showmax is an online Video on Demand streaming service similar to Netflix. You don't need DSTV to get Showmax, though you can run both under one account, mostly to simplify the payments process.

Can I upgrade from Showmax to Showmax pro?

On the top left of your screen, you'll see section titles. Click on “Sport.” Click on the grey “Upgrade to Watch” button on the left. Choose between Showmax Pro or Showmax Pro Mobile and click “Get started.”

How does Showmax Pro work?

Showmax Pro Mobile

You can watch all the same content – movies, series, documentaries and kids' shows, plus live sport from SuperSport, news and music – but only on a mobile device, either a phone or a tablet. In South Africa, the pricing of Showmax Pro Mobile is R225 per month.

Is the first month of Showmax free?

This trial requires setting up a Showmax account, and choosing a plan and payment method. Once signed up, you can then stream or download endless entertainment at no cost for the first 2 weeks, before your monthly subscription begins.

Can you share Showmax account?

Yes, you can do this with just the one account that has been registered in your name at no additional costs. The multiple devices can be in the same house or in different locations. Two or more devices can access and watch and stream series and other forms of entertainment on the same Showmax account.

Which VPN works with Showmax?

Best VPNs for Showmax:

• NordVPN: The best VPN for Showmax. ...
• Surfshark: Best value VPN. ...
• ExpressVPN: Network of around 3,000 servers in 94 countries. ...
• CyberGhost: 7,000 servers in 90 countries. ...
• IPVanish: Good speeds for streaming Showmax abroad. ...
• PrivateVPN: Reliable unblocking of Showmax, Netflix, and BBC iPlayer.

Does Showmax use data on DStv?

Showmax on the DStv Explora allows you to stream content in either SD or HD resolution. Streaming in SD will use less data than in HD, so if you are concerned about data usage or have a slow line speed, choose SD. SD is 576i (633MB per hour) while HD content is 1080i (2.2GB per hour).

Where do I get the link code for Showmax?

Link your Showmax account

1. To connect your smart TV to your Showmax account using the code provided on your TV when opening the app, go to
2. You may be prompted to log in. If you don't have a Showmax account, you'll need to create one first.

Does Showmax Pro have motorsport?

Plus athletics, basketball, boxing, cycling, gymnastics, motorsports, tennis and the list goes on.

Is champions League on Showmax Pro?

To watch all Champions League matches LIVE on Showmax, upgrade to our new Smart Box Pro at no additional cost.

Is Showmax free for DStv premium subscribers?

DStv Premium customers get Showmax free when added to their DStv account. For DStv Compact Plus and Compact customers, Showmax is billed at R49pm (instead of the normal R99pm) when paid via their DStv account.

Can I watch Olympics on Showmax?

While international spectators have been barred from attending the games in person due to Covid restrictions, Showmax Pro subscribers have access to live streams of every event that is made available to SuperSport by the Olympic Broadcast Services, including the opening and closing ceremonies, and every medal event.

Which is better Netflix or Showmax?

Although Showmax does have well known series and movies, Netflix takes the cake when it comes to the classics. When it comes to adding new movies and series for viewers to binge, Netflix and Showmax are pretty tied up. Both streaming services can be a little slow when it comes to timeous releases.

How long is Showmax free trial?

14 day trial for new subscribers.

How do I get Showmax on my Smart TV?

Go to the Smart TV interface on your Smart TV. Browse to the Smart TV application store. Search for Showmax. Install the free Showmax application.