Channel identification guide
20 in Italy · channel ID and TV guide
20 in Italy uses the catalogue ID 20.it. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for 20.it when you match 20 in Italy. The directory lists MFE - MediaForEurope in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- 20.it
- Source geography
- Italy · IT
- Programme categories
- entertainment
- Site listed in the snapshot
- mediasetplay.mediaset.it
- Alternative labels
- 20Mediaset
- Owner field
- MFE - MediaForEurope
- Launch field
- 2018-04-03
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists Top Crime under TopCrime.it. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Crime | Italy | TopCrime.it | MFE - MediaForEurope |
| Twentyseven | Italy | Twentyseven.it | MFE - MediaForEurope |
| Cine34 | Italy | Cine34.it | MFE - MediaForEurope |
| Focus | Italy | Focus.it | MFE - MediaForEurope |
| Iris | Italy | Iris.it | Mediaset Italia |
Match the TV guide
Use the programme or episode rather than the station logo as the comparison point.
<channel id="20.it">…</channel>
<programme channel="20.it" start="20250715200000 +0200">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Europe/Rome | 15 Jan 2025 20:00 +0100 | 15 Jan 19:00 UTC |
| Europe/Rome | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0200 | 15 Jul 18:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “20 | guide alignment test” against 20.it in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with 20.it exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “20Mediaset”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |
Sources and further reading
- IPTV-org channel metadata
- Channel field definitions
- XMLTV format definition
- IANA Time Zone Database
- Station artwork reference · Channel identity matched to the catalogue
