Channel identification guide

RTL Telekids in Netherlands · channel ID and TV guide

RTL Telekids in Netherlands uses the catalogue ID RTLTelekids.nl. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for RTLTelekids.nl when you match RTL Telekids in Netherlands. The directory lists DPG Media Group in the owner field.

Station details

Source identifier
RTLTelekids.nl
Source geography
Netherlands · NL
Programme categories
kids
Site listed in the snapshot
rtl.nl
Owner field
DPG Media Group
Launch field
2012-09-03

Other feeds to check

The directory also lists RTL 4 under RTL4.nl. 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
RTL 4NetherlandsRTL4.nlDPG Media Group
RTL 5NetherlandsRTL5.nlDPG Media Group
RTL 7NetherlandsRTL7.nlDPG Media Group
RTL 8NetherlandsRTL8.nlDPG Media Group
RTL CrimeNetherlandsRTLCrime.nlDPG Media Group

Match the TV guide

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

<channel id="RTLTelekids.nl">…</channel>
<programme channel="RTLTelekids.nl" 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/Amsterdam15 Jan 2025 20:00 +010015 Jan 19:00 UTC
Europe/Amsterdam15 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

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

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