SuperSport Schools offers free live and on-demand streaming of school and youth sporting events across all age groups and skill levels. The platform centralizes these events, increasing engagement and supporting young athletes through a dedicated TV channel and app partnerships.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Access to live and on-demand streaming of school and youth sporting events is fragmented, making it difficult for participants, families, and fans to follow events across various age groups and skill levels. This lack of a centralized platform limits the visibility and growth of youth sports.
Solution
SuperSport Schools provides a unified platform for free live and on-demand streaming of school and youth sporting events. The service covers a wide spectrum of sports, age groups, and skill levels, offering a comprehensive viewing experience. By centralizing these events, SuperSport Schools aims to increase engagement with youth sports and support the development of young athletes. The platform also extends its reach through a dedicated television channel and partnerships with other streaming services.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes students participating in school sports, their families and friends, school sports administrators, and fans of youth athletics.
Features
- Free live and on-demand streaming of school and youth sporting events.
- Comprehensive coverage across all age groups and skill levels.
- Dedicated SuperSport Schools channel (DStv Channel 216) for broadcast.
- Availability on the SABC Plus app for additional streaming access.
- Mobile applications for iOS and Android devices, requiring web registration.
- Content includes short films and highlights related to athletes and events.
- Dedicated news sections for specific sports like Rugby, Hockey, Netball, and Football via SuperSport Schools Plus.
- Partnership with Pixellot for automated sports content production.
- Minimum internet speed requirement of 3 Mbps for optimal streaming.