Channel identification guide

Fox in Finland · channel ID and TV guide

Fox in Finland uses the catalogue ID Fox.fi. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for Fox.fi when you match Fox in Finland. The directory lists Fox Networks Group Oy in the owner field.

Station details

Source identifier
Fox.fi
Source geography
Finland · FI
Programme categories
entertainment
Site listed in the snapshot
foxtv.fi
Owner field
Fox Networks Group Oy

Similar channel names

STAR Channel in Netherlands can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (STARChannel.nl) with Fox.fi before switching the listing.

Compare the source IDs before changing the feed
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
STAR ChannelNetherlandsSTARChannel.nlEredivisie Media & Marketing CV
FoxUnited StatesFox.usFox Entertainment
FoxCroatiaFox.hrFox Networks Group Serbia
FoxPolandFox.plFox Networks Group Polska Sp. zo.o
FoxSloveniaFox.siFox Networks Group Serbia

Match the TV guide

Use the programme or episode rather than the station logo as the comparison point.

<channel id="Fox.fi">…</channel>
<programme channel="Fox.fi" start="20250715200000 +0300">…</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
Europe/Helsinki15 Jan 2025 20:00 +020015 Jan 18:00 UTC
Europe/Helsinki15 Jul 2025 20:00 +030015 Jul 17:00 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 STAR Channel before changing the mapping.

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “Fox | guide alignment test” against Fox.fi in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with Fox.fi exactly, including punctuation and letter case.

Sources and further reading