2026 isn’t easing in quietly – it’s arriving with energy, excitement and a line-up of great entertainment ready to set the tone for the year ahead. Whether you’re looking for motivation, adventure, drama, family escapes or pure weekend adrenaline, DStv is starting the year with stories to cheer you up, fuel your goals and turn every day into a moment worth tuning in for.

And with the DStv We Got You upgrade running from 01 January to 28 February, you begin the year with even more value. Pay for the package you already have, and enjoy access to the next one up – more channels, more stories, more reasons to keep watching.

A powered-up year deserves powered-up entertainment. Here are the shows bringing serious energy into 2026:  

Extraordinary Extensions S2 | Thursdays at 20:00 CAT, BBC Lifestyle

Start your year with ambition. In this inspiring home-design series, Tinie Tempah follows homeowners who take bold risks and push their creativity to the limit. From daring builds to emotional reinventions, every episode is a reminder that transformation starts with a big idea – and the courage to follow through.

The Life of Chuck | Wednesday 28 January at 17:20 CAT, MM1

This deeply moving film invites you to rethink what makes a life extraordinary. Told in reverse, it highlights the small moments, unexpected joys and powerful connections that shape us. With Tom Hiddleston leading an exceptional cast, this is emotional, energising storytelling – the kind that stays with you long after the credits roll.

Pole to Pole with Will Smith S1 | Wednesdays at 20:30 CAT, National Geographic

If you want adventure in your new year, there is nothing better than this. Five years in the making, Will Smith travels across all seven continents – from Antarctica’s icefields to the Amazon jungle, the Himalayas to the African desert, and beyond. Across 100 days, he pushes physical boundaries, faces extreme conditions, connects with remarkable communities and explores urgent questions about the planet. It’s visually spectacular, emotionally rich and a perfect spark for anyone stepping into 2026 with renewed purpose.

Heartbeat S1 | Sundays at 19:00 CAT, Africa Magic Showcase

If your 2026 goals include more joy, more drama and more group-chat debriefs, Heartbeat delivers. Young adults navigate love, friendship, messy decisions and second chances in a reality series that is honest, addictive and full of the kind of moments everyone in the room will react to.

Pupstruction S2 | Weekdays at 12:30 CAT, Disney Jr.

For families resetting their routines, Pupstruction is the cheerful afternoon boost every home needs. Bright, funny and packed with teamwork moments, the pups build everything from planes to monster trucks – keeping kids entertained and parents grateful for 20 minutes of peaceful energy.

The Franchise S1 | Wednesdays at 22:00 CAT, M-Net

Ready for laughter? This sharp comedy takes you behind the scenes of a chaotic superhero franchise. Expect on-set disasters, outrageous creative decisions and jokes aimed squarely at blockbuster culture. It’s quick, witty entertainment – perfect for a midweek energy lift.

World’s Most Amazing Walks with Robson Green | Fridays at 20:00 CAT, BBC Earth

End your week with breathtaking landscapes and powerful human stories. Robson Green explores some of the world’s most stunning routes, meeting the people who call these places home. It’s calming, inspiring and unexpectedly energising – a Friday reset that feels like a deep breath for the soul.

UEFA Champions League: PSG vs Newcastle | Wednesday 28 January at 22:00 CAT, SuperSport Premier League Channel

The UEFA Champions League brings its trademark intensity as Paris Saint-Germain take on Newcastle United in a high-stakes match. With qualification ambitions, global attention and elite talent on display, this is football at its most focused and unforgiving. Expect tactical battles, moments of brilliance and the kind of pressure that turns midweek nights into must-watch occasions – perfect for powering your year with serious sporting energy.

The Year Starts Strong With DStv

DStv’s New Year, New Energy line-up is built to energise your mood, spark new thinking and bring excitement into every week. And with the We Got You upgrade, you step into 2026 with more to watch, more to enjoy and more reasons to stay connected.

Tune in or stream on DStv and start your year with a powered-up entertainment experience.
New year. New energy. Your upgrade – We Got You.