Channel identification guide
SBS 6 in Netherlands · channel ID and TV guide
SBS 6 in Netherlands uses the catalogue ID SBS6.nl. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for SBS6.nl when you match SBS 6 in Netherlands. The directory lists Talpa Network in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- SBS6.nl
- Source geography
- Netherlands · NL
- Programme categories
- entertainment
- Site listed in the snapshot
- sbs6.nl
- Owner field
- Talpa Network
- Launch field
- 1995-08-28
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists Veronica / Disney Jr. under VeronicaDisneyJr.nl. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica / Disney Jr. | Netherlands | VeronicaDisneyJr.nl | Talpa Network |
| NET5 | Netherlands | NET5.nl | Talpa Network |
| SBS 9 | Netherlands | SBS9.nl | Talpa Network |
| SBS6 Classics | Netherlands | SBS6Classics.nl | Talpa Network |
Match the TV guide
Use the programme or episode rather than the station logo as the comparison point.
<channel id="SBS6.nl">…</channel>
<programme channel="SBS6.nl" start="20250715200000 +0200">…</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 |
|---|---|---|
| Europe/Amsterdam | 15 Jan 2025 20:00 +0100 | 15 Jan 19:00 UTC |
| Europe/Amsterdam | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0200 | 15 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.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “SBS 6 | guide alignment test” against SBS6.nl in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with SBS6.nl exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
Sources and further reading
- IPTV-org channel metadata
- Channel field definitions
- XMLTV format definition
- IANA Time Zone Database
- Station artwork reference · Channel identity matched to the catalogue