Channel identification guide

Channel 8 in Singapore · channel ID and TV guide

Channel 8 in Singapore uses the catalogue ID Channel8.sg. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for Channel8.sg when you match Channel 8 in Singapore. The directory lists Mediacorp Pte in the owner field.

Station details

Source identifier
Channel8.sg
Source geography
Singapore · SG
Programme categories
general
Site listed in the snapshot
tv.mewatch.sg
Alternative labels
8頻道
Owner field
Mediacorp Pte
Launch field
1963-11-23

Similar channel names

Channel 8 in Russia can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (Channel8.ru) with Channel8.sg before switching the listing.

Compare the source IDs before changing the feed
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
Channel 8RussiaChannel8.ruPrime Cinema-TV
Channel 8ThailandChannel8.thRS Public Company Limited
Channel 8BelarusChannel8.by8channel.tv

Match the TV guide

Compare one local bulletin or other known programme before accepting a same-name entry.

<channel id="Channel8.sg">…</channel>
<programme channel="Channel8.sg" start="20250715200000 +0800">…</programme>

Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.

Historical time conversions for the example XMLTV entry. Match the date and location of your actual feed.
Example zoneLocal timeThe same time in UTC
Asia/Singapore15 Jul 2025 20:00 +080015 Jul 12:00 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.

Open the XMLTV test file

Another directory entry can look similar. Check the identity fields for Channel 8 before changing the mapping.

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “Channel 8 | guide alignment test” against Channel8.sg in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with Channel8.sg exactly, including punctuation and letter case.
Alternate nameThe catalogue includes “8頻道”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right.

Sources and further reading