Channel identification guide

J SPORTS 3 in Japan · channel ID and TV guide

J SPORTS 3 in Japan uses the catalogue ID JSPORTS3.jp. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for JSPORTS3.jp when you match J SPORTS 3 in Japan. The directory lists J Sports Corporation in the owner field.

Station details

Source identifier
JSPORTS3.jp
Source geography
Japan · JP
Programme categories
sports
Site listed in the snapshot
jsports.co.jp
Owner field
J Sports Corporation
Launch field
1992-04-01

Other feeds to check

The directory also lists J SPORTS 1 under JSPORTS1.jp. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.

Station records with a shared directory field
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
J SPORTS 1JapanJSPORTS1.jpJ Sports Corporation
J SPORTS 2JapanJSPORTS2.jpJ Sports Corporation
J SPORTS 4JapanJSPORTS4.jpJ Sports Corporation

Match the TV guide

Confirm the event and the broadcaster’s rights for that market and date separately.

<channel id="JSPORTS3.jp">…</channel>
<programme channel="JSPORTS3.jp" start="20250715200000 +0900">…</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/Tokyo15 Jul 2025 20:00 +090015 Jul 11:00 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

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “J SPORTS 3 | guide alignment test” against JSPORTS3.jp in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with JSPORTS3.jp exactly, including punctuation and letter case.

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