Channel identification guide

K2 in Italy · channel ID and TV guide

K2 in Italy uses the catalogue ID K2.it. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for K2.it when you match K2 in Italy. The directory lists Skydance EMEA in the owner field.

Station details

Source identifier
K2.it
Source geography
Italy · IT
Programme categories
kids
Site listed in the snapshot
discoveryplus.com
Alternative labels
K-2
Owner field
Skydance EMEA
Launch field
2009-07-01

Similar channel names

K2 in Ukraine can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (K2.ua) with K2.it before switching the listing.

Compare the source IDs before changing the feed
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
K2UkraineK2.uaInter Media Group

Match the TV guide

Verify the age-appropriate channel name and language edition in the broadcaster schedule.

<channel id="K2.it">…</channel>
<programme channel="K2.it" start="20250715200000 +0200">…</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/Rome15 Jan 2025 20:00 +010015 Jan 19:00 UTC
Europe/Rome15 Jul 2025 20:00 +020015 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.

Open the XMLTV test file

Another directory entry can look similar. Check the identity fields for K2 before changing the mapping.

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “K2 | guide alignment test” against K2.it in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with K2.it exactly, including punctuation and letter case.
Alternate nameThe catalogue includes “K-2”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right.

Sources and further reading