Channel identification guide
ESPN2 in Australia · channel ID and TV guide
ESPN2 in Australia uses the catalogue ID ESPN2.au. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for ESPN2.au when you match ESPN2 in Australia. The directory lists ESPN Australia Pty Ltd. in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- ESPN2.au
- Source geography
- Australia · AU
- Programme categories
- sports
- Site listed in the snapshot
- espn.com.au
- Owner field
- ESPN Australia Pty Ltd.
- Launch field
- 2011-03-01
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists ESPN under ESPN.au. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN | Australia | ESPN.au | ESPN Australia Pty Ltd. |
Match the TV guide
Confirm the event and the broadcaster’s rights for that market and date separately.
<channel id="ESPN2.au">…</channel>
<programme channel="ESPN2.au" start="20250715200000 +1030">…</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 |
|---|---|---|
| Australia/Lord_Howe | 15 Jan 2025 20:00 +1100 | 15 Jan 09:00 UTC |
| Australia/Lord_Howe | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +1030 | 15 Jul 09:30 UTC |
| Antarctica/Macquarie | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +1000 | 15 Jul 10:00 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 “ESPN2 | guide alignment test” against ESPN2.au in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with ESPN2.au exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |