CANAL+ acquires rights to ICONS Cup in Africa
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Weekend Post
CANAL+ has acquired the broadcast rights to the ICONS Cup South Africa, a golf competition bringing together sports personalities, for sub-Saharan Africa, France and selected international markets. The inaugural edition will take place from 11 to 13 December 2026 in George, South Africa, according to Weekend Post.
CANAL+, the French media and entertainment group, has acquired the broadcast rights to the ICONS Cup South Africa, a golf competition bringing together athletes from several disciplines, for sub-Saharan Africa, France and selected international territories, according to Weekend Post. The inaugural tournament will take place from 11 to 13 December 2026 at The Links at Fancourt course in George, South Africa.
SuperSport will provide live coverage in sub-Saharan Africa on DStv, including on SuperSport Grandstand Africa and SuperSport Golf Africa, according to Weekend Post. The programme includes opening and closing ceremonies, additional content and highlights.
Two teams, Team South Africa and Team World, will compete in the match-play tournament. South African Ernie Els, a four-time Major winner, will lead Team South Africa, while Spaniard José María Olazábal, a two-time Masters winner, will captain Team World, according to Weekend Post.
