List of television stations in Portugal


Terrestrial channels
NameDescriptionFTAFormat
RTP1National Public broadcasteryes SD
RTP2National Public broadcasteryes SD
SICFirst private television stationyes SD
TVISecond private television stationyes SD
RTP AçoresRegional Public broadcaster yes SD
RTP MadeiraRegional Public broadcaster yes SD
ARtvPublic broadcaster parliament channelyes SD
RTP3Public broadcaster news channelyes SD
RTP MemóriaPublic broadcaster Entertainment channelyes SD

Since 2012, all channels are digital.
All national, regional and local Spanish television channels are available to Portuguese households along the national border, subject to restrictions due to distance or local topography. Regional Spanish channels usually acknowledge this and cover local events of the border communities on their programs.

Subscription-based channels

All terrestrial channels are available in these platforms and services. Most of the subscription-based channels broadcast from Portugal or have a specific version with independent programs for that market. Most of these channels are widely available across platforms and services: Basic cable and fiber, digital services in cable, fiber, landlines and satellite across the nation.
NameDescriptionServicesFormat
RTP1Public broadcaster HD channelDigital16:9 SD/HD
RTP ÁfricaPublic broadcaster African channelBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD
SIC NotíciasNewsBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SIC MulherEntertainmentBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SIC RadicalEntertainmentBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SIC KChildrenBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SIC CarasEntertainmentDigital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
TVI FicçãoEntertainment / TelenovelasBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
TVI RealityReality showsDigital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
TVI24NewsBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Canal 11SportsBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
CMTVNews/ EntertainmentBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Canal HollywoodMoviesBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SKY5TV series / MoviesBasic cable, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
AXNTV series / MoviesBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
:pt:AXN Black|AXN BlackTV series / MoviesBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
AXN WhiteTV series / MoviesBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Fox PortugalTV series / MoviesBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Fox LifeTV Series / EntertainmentBasic cabler/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
:pt:FOX Crime|FOX CrimeTV seriesBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Canal Panda 2 EntertainmentDigital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
FOX MoviesMoviesBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
CinemundoMoviesBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Biggs 2TV Series / MoviesBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SyfyTV Series / MoviesBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Disney Channel PortugalChildrenBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD
Disney Junior PortugalChildrenBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD
Canal PandaChildrenBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD
BiggsChildrenBasic cable, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Cartoon NetworkChildrenBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD
NickelodeonChildrenDigital, satellite16:9 SD
JimJamChildrenBasic fiber, digital, satellite4:3 SD
TVCine TOPMoviesPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
TVCine EDITIONMoviesPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
TVCine EMOTIONMoviesPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
TVCine ACTIONMoviesPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SportTV 1SportsPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SportTV 2SportsPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SportTV 3SportsPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SportTV 4SportsPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SportTV 5SportsPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SportTV+Sports NewsBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
BTV 1SportsPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Sky Sports 4 HDSportsPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Sporting TVSportsDigital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Eurosport 1SportsBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Eurosport 2SportsDigital, satellite16:9 SD
Fuel TVAction sportsBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
PFCSportsPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD
SKY6News / Finance & economicsDigital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Porto CanalRegionalBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
MVMEntertainment / MusicDigital4:3 SD
Canal QEntertainment / ComedyBasic fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD
:pt:SKY5 HDRegionalDigital4:3 SD
24 KitchenCookingDigital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Canal OdisseiaDocumentariesBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Canal HistóriaDocumentaries / RealityBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
National Geographic ChannelDocumentariesBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Discovery ChannelDocumentaries / RealityBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
SKY7Reality / EntertainmentBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD
MTV PortugalReality / MusicBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
:pt:Afro Music|Afro MusicMusicBasic fiber, digital, satellite4:3 SD
CaçavisionHuntingPremium, digital, satellite4:3 SD
HOT TVPornographyPremium, digital, satellite16:9 SD/HD
Playboy TV LAPornographyPremium, digital, satelliteSD
VenusPornographyPremium, digital, satelliteSD
GloboEntertainment / TelenovelasBasic cable, digital, satellite4:3 SD/HD
Globo PremiumGeneralist channel / BrazilPremium, digital, satellite4:3 SD
TV Record EuropaGeneralist channel / BrazilBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite4:3 SD / 16:9 HD
Record NewsNews / BrazilDigital, satellite4:3 SD
STV NotíciasNews / MozambiqueDigitalSD
TPA InternacionalGeneralist channel / AngolaDigital4:3 SD
TCVGeneralist channel / Cape VerdePremium, digital16:9 SD
EuronewsNews / EuropeBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite16:9 SD
EurochannelEntertainment / Movies / Brazil/LADigital16:9 SD
WoohooAction sports / BrazilDigital, satelliteSD
Discovery ScienceDocumentaries / Latin AmericaDigital4:3 SD
Discovery CivilizationDocumentaries / Latin AmericaDigital4:3 SD

International Portuguese channels

International services of the main Portuguese networks, which are unavailable in Portugal. In addition to these, most of the Portuguese subscription-based channels are also available internationally, mostly in Africa.
NameDescriptionFTAFormat
RTP InternacionalPublic broadcaster International channel16:9 SD
SIC InternacionalInternational channelno16:9 SD
TVI InternacionalInternational channelno16:9 SD
TVI ÁfricaTVI African channelno16:9 SD

International thematic channels

International channels including thematic channels in foreign languages, subtitled in Portuguese. Most of these channels are available in digital cable and satellite services.
ChannelDescriptionCountryLanguageAvailabilityServices
E!EntertainmentUKEnglish, Portuguese subsDigital, satellite
TLCEntertainmentUKEnglish, Portuguese subsBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite
Discovery Showcase HDDocumentariesUKEnglish, Portuguese subsDigital, satellite
Nat Geo WildDocumentariesUKEnglish, Portuguese subsDigital, satellite
CBS RealityRealityUKEnglish, Portuguese subsDigital, satelitte
Travel ChannelEntertainment / TravelUKEnglish, Portuguese subsBasic fiber, digital, satellite
Food NetworkEntertainment / CookingUKEnglish, Portuguese subsBasic fiber, digital, satellite
Fine LivingEntertainment / WomenUKEnglish, Portuguese subsBasic fiber, digital, satellite
Motorvision TVCars & Motor sportsGermanyEnglish, Portuguese subsDigital, satellite
:pt:Caça e Pesca|Caza y PescaHuntingSpainSpanish, Portuguese subsPremium, digital, satellite

International channels

International channels in foreign languages: News and national promotion, thematic channels and those targeted at minority communities in Portugal. Most of these channels are available in digital cable services only, thematic channels may also be available in satellite.
ChannelCountryLanguageAvailabilityServices
TV GaliciaSpainGalicianDigital, satellite
TVE InternacionalSpainSpanishBasic fiber, digital, satellite
Canal Sur AndalucíaSpainSpanishDigital
24 HorasSpainSpanishDigital, satellite
Real Madrid TVSpainSpanishBasic fiber, digital, satellite
Barça TVSpainSpanishBasic fiber, digital, satellite
Toros TVSpainSpanishPremium, digital, satellite
CubavisiónCubaSpanishDigital, satellite
Venezolana de TelevisiónVenezuelaSpanishDigital
GlobovisiónVenezuelaSpanishDigital
TeleSurLatin AmericaSpanishDigital
M6FranceFrenchDigital
France 24FranceFrenchDigital
France 24FranceEnglishBasic fiber, digital, satellite
MCM TOPFranceFrenchBasic fiber, digital
MCM POPFranceFrenchDigital, satellite
TiJiFranceFrenchDigital package
myzen.tvFranceEnglish, Spanish, GermanDigital
FashionTVFranceEnglishBasic fiber, digital, satellite
Trace UrbanFranceEnglishBasic fiber, digital, satellite
MezzoFranceFrenchBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite
Mezzo Live HDFranceEnglish, FrenchDigital, satellite
Motors TVFranceEnglishBasic fiber, digital, satellite
ArteFrance, GermanyFrenchDigital
TV5MondeFrance, Belgium, Canada & SwitzerlandFrenchBasic fiber, digital, satellite
RAI 1ItalyItalianDigital
RAI 2ItalyItalianDigital
RAI News24ItalyItalianDigital
CNNUnited StatesEnglishBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite
Fox NewsUnited StatesEnglishDigital, satellite
BloombergUnited StatesEnglishBasic fiber, digital, satellite
NBA TVUnited StatesEnglishDigital, satellite
VH1United StatesEnglishBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite
VH1 ClassicUnited StatesEnglishDigital, satellite
CNBCUnited StatesEnglishDigital, satellite
Outdoor ChannelUnited StatesEnglishPremium, digital
Playboy TV HDUnited StatesEnglishPremium, digital, satellite
BBC EntertainmentUnited KingdomEnglishBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite
BBC World NewsUnited KingdomEnglishBasic cable/fiber, digital, satellite
Sky NewsUnited KingdomEnglishBasic fiber, digital, satellite
Chelsea TVUnited KingdomEnglishBasic fiber, digital, satellite
MUTVUnited KingdomEnglishDigital, satellite
MTV MusicUnited KingdomEnglishDigital package
GinxUnited KingdomEnglishDigital
MTV DanceUnited KingdomEnglishDigital package
MTV RocksUnited KingdomEnglishDigital package
C Music TVUnited KingdomEnglishDigital, satellite
Fight NetworkCanadaEnglishdigital
DWGermanyEnglish, GermanDigital, satellite
RTLGermanyGermanDigital
VOXGermanyGermanDigital
Sat.1GermanyGermanDigital
ARD 1GermanyGermanDigital
ProSiebenGermanyGermanDigital
ZDFGermanyGermanDigital
Viva PlusGermanyGermanDigital
Super RTLGermanyGermanDigital package
BVNNetherlandsDutchDigital
iConcerts HDSwitzerlandEnglishDigital~
Luxe TVLuxembourgEnglishDigital
Channel 1RussiaRussianDigital
RTR-PlanetaRussiaRussianDigital
RTRussiaEnglishDigital
1+1 InternationalUkraineUkrainianDigital
INTER+UkraineUkrainianDigital
TVR InternationalRomaniaRomanianDigital
PRO TV InternationalRomaniaRomanianDigital
BNT WorldBulgariaBulgarianDigital
Al JazeeraQatarEnglishBasic fiber, Digital, satellite
NHK WorldJapanEnglishDigital
KBS WorldSouth KoreaKorean, English subsDigital
CCTV NewsChinaEnglishDigital
CCTV-4ChinaChinese, English subsDigital
Phoenix InfoNewsHong KongChineseDigital
Phoenix CNEHong KongChineseDigital
Zee TVIndiaHindi, EnglishPremium, digital
Zee CinemaIndiaHindi, EnglishPremium, digital
SET AsiaIndiaHindiPremium, digital
Sony MAXIndiaHindi, EnglishPremium, digital
i24newsIsraelEnglishDigital
i24newsIsraelFrenchDigital
Trace AfricaFranceEnglishDigital