
1 August 2025
Win cash and rub shoulders with the cast of Youngins!
Showmax is turning up the heat with an exciting competition designed to celebrate local entertainment and engage fans across South Africa. Centred around the beloved cast of Youngins, the Showmax Fan Day Competition is giving young gamers and series fans alike the chance to show off their skills, win cash prizes, and meet the stars!

In collaboration with Mettlestate, Showmax is hosting the national Tekken tournament with serious prizes on the line:
- R10 000 for the grand final winner
- R5 000 for the runner-up
At the end of the tournament, the top two players will compete in a final at an in-person event that will also celebrate the third and final season of Youngins alongside our main cast members.
To claim the full prize amount, participants must be between 18 and 30 years old, and have an active Showmax subscription – so make sure you’re signed up!
Whether you’re in it for the glory, the cash, or just to meet your favourite Youngins stars, this is your chance to be part of something epic.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Sign up, level up, and show us what you’ve got!
Enter the Showmax Fan Day Competition here
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