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.

Station records with a shared directory field
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
Veronica / Disney Jr.NetherlandsVeronicaDisneyJr.nlTalpa Network
NET5NetherlandsNET5.nlTalpa Network
SBS 9NetherlandsSBS9.nlTalpa Network
SBS6 ClassicsNetherlandsSBS6Classics.nlTalpa 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.

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 “SBS 6 | guide alignment test” against SBS6.nl in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with SBS6.nl exactly, including punctuation and letter case.

Sources and further reading