Showmax Olympics gold rush hub
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Catch events streaming live from the Paris 2024 Olympics on Showmax Premier League from 26 July 2024 to 11 August 2024.
Welcome to the Olympics gold rush hub on Showmax, your one-stop destination for all things Olympics! Stay updated with the latest news, highlights, and behind-the-scenes stories from the biggest sporting event in the world.
Get your daily dose of the 2024 Paris Olympics with our comprehensive schedule, ensuring you never miss a moment of the action.
Celebrate the achievements of South African and African Olympians as they strive for gold on the global stage.
Track their progress with our regularly updated medals page and cheer them on every step of the way. Some of the events that will be shown live on Showmax Premier League include swimming, football, 7’s rugby, basketball, athletics, and hockey.
Plus, get exclusive insights into the Olympic programmes that will be featured on Showmax, bringing you closer to the heart of the games.
Everything to know about the Paris 2024 Olympics on Showmax
Medal corner: Team SA in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games
Team SA took home a total of six medals in the Paris Olympics, which streamed live on Showmax Premier League.
Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on Showmax
Catch Olympics fever with our daily event schedule, exciting recaps, and all the latest news from Paris. Catch some of the best events at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games live on Showmax.
The stunning female athletes of Paris 2024 Olympic Games
These athletes’ beauty, combined with their incredible sporting accomplishments, have made them the talk of the games. Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics live on Showmax.
“Why I didn’t make it to the Olympics”: the hilarious viral trend
In what’s now become a viral trend, dozens of people online are posting videos of times when their various athletic endeavours have gone awry, joking it’s “Why I didn’t make it to the Olympics”. Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics live on Showmax.
Paris 2024 Olympic Games moments that stole the headlines
There have been some unbelievable moments at the Paris Olympics. But which moments have grabbed the headlines and gone viral? Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics live on Showmax.
Prudence Sekgodiso: SA’s rising middle-distance star
Catch South African Prudence Sekgodiso in the 800m final at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games live on Showmax.
Olympic sensation Tatjana Smith announces her retirement
No DNA, just RSA: Tatjana Smith closes out her career as South Africa’s most decorated Olympian. Showmax takes a look at Smith’s Olympic haul in her special career. Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics live on Showmax.
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Celebs spotted at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games
Some of the famous faces spotted in Paris include A-listers like Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron, former Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps and Serena Williams, and many others. Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics live on Showmax.
Our pick of the best movies to stream
From page to screen: 7 South African adaptations
In celebration of some of our most acclaimed authors, here are 7 film adaptations, either based on or inspired by their novels, currently available to stream on Showmax.
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Slam dunk: 5 hoop dream movies on Showmax
Stream these fine basketball films that bring the hopes, dreams and team dynamic of the competitive and thrilling sport to life. Now streaming on Showmax.
The Blackening and more new horror movies with creepy props
The Blackening, Talk to Me, and Evil Dead Rise have captured the imagination of horror movie fans around the world with the help of three iconic props.
6 sports movies to ignite your Olympic passion
From Champions to Big George Foreman, stream these six films to fuel and inspire your Olympic passion. Now streaming on Showmax.
Your Women’s Month movie watchlist: the ultimate girly pop vibes
In August, we celebrate women who make waves, break chains and raise the nation. And since we all deserve a treat, we’ve picked out some movies with immaculate girly pop vibes.
Cuddle up with 8 heartwarming romances
From Anyone But You to A Cinderella Story, watch these 8 romantic movies that are sure to make your heart flutter and soar. All available to stream on Showmax.
Comedy chaos: Prepare to laugh out loud
Check out these must-watch and crowd-pleasing go-to comedies that are sure to have you in stitches. All streaming on Showmax.
9 gripping action adventures that will transport you to another world
Whether you prefer action with Brad Pitt in Troy or Ray Winstone in Beowulf, here’s a list of rewatchable action-adventures now streaming on Showmax.
Our pick of the top series to watch online
The best romantic series on Showmax
All you need is love – and these addictive series, from Alice & Jack to The Lovers, Bel Air and Colin From Accounts.
16 shows-within-a-show: a deep dive
From vampire cops to house flipping, Housewives-style drama and silly sitcoms, we’ve found 16 shows to watch exclusively in your favourite series.
Showmax takes an early lead at the SAFTAs
Showmax has the most SAFTA nominees to watch of any streamer, including Shaka iLembe, the most nominated title overall.
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Dress the rich on Showmax: from Industry to Bel-Air
Bringing the rich and super-rich to our screens is a labour of love for wardrobe departments in shows like Industry, Succession, Billions and Bel-Air. If money talks, clothes talk louder.
7 shows and movies to watch in your House of the Dragon drought
Are you shouting, “Where are my dragons?” We have a few series and movies to give you wings while we wait for House of the Dragon Season 3.
20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, Born Into Fame, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.
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New seasons of your favourite series, now streaming
The latest seasons of Run The World, The Cleaning Lady, Resident Alien, House of the Dragon and more are all streaming on Showmax.
Do as Kate Winslet says in The Regime
As fascist dictator Chancellor Elena Vernham, Kate Winslet has a few requests for her staff in the HBO political satire mini-series The Regime.
Showmax Originals you will love
Showmax brings the laughs with 13 stand-up comedy specials
Multi-award winning comedian Sifiso Nene talks about the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, which is available to stream from this Friday 20 September on Showmax. The stand-up comedy specials also feature Skhumba, Tumi Morake, Celeste Ntuli and more.
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Kim from The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice on being “the observer”
In her own words, Kim tells us about her experience filming The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice and how she protected her mental health.
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Screen legend Tobie Cronjé on laughter and Die Bloedhonde
The South African screen legend Tobie Cronjé talks about his role in Stiaan Smith’s feature film directorial debut, now streaming on Showmax.
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Devina brings The Mommy Club cast together for a good purpose
In The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice episode 6, Devina hosts a “career day” for the children of her cast mates. New episodes on Thursdays on Showmax!
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