Channel identification guide
The Challenge in United States · channel ID and TV guide
The Challenge in United States uses the catalogue ID TheChallenge.us. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for TheChallenge.us when you match The Challenge in United States. The directory associates this feed with Pluto TV.
Station details
- Source identifier
- TheChallenge.us
- Source geography
- United States · US
- Programme categories
- series
- Site listed in the snapshot
- pluto.tv
- Network field
- Pluto TV
- Owner field
- Pluto Inc. · Paramount Skydance Corporation
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists BET Classics Pluto TV under BETClassicsPlutoTV.us. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BET Classics Pluto TV | United States | BETClassicsPlutoTV.us | Pluto TV |
| Cine Amor | United States | CineAmor.us | Pluto TV |
| Cine Terror | United States | CineTerror.us | Pluto TV |
| Dora TV | United States | DoraTV.us | Pluto TV |
| Investiga | United States | Investiga.us | Pluto TV |
Match the TV guide
Verify episode order against the actual listing, which can differ between markets.
<channel id="TheChallenge.us">…</channel>
<programme channel="TheChallenge.us" start="20250715200000 -0400">…</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 |
|---|---|---|
| America/New_York | 15 Jan 2025 20:00 -0500 | 16 Jan 01:00 UTC |
| America/New_York | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 -0400 | 16 Jul 00:00 UTC |
| America/Chicago | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 -0500 | 16 Jul 01:00 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 “The Challenge | guide alignment test” against TheChallenge.us in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with TheChallenge.us exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Wrong feed | Keep the selected Pluto TV service paired with TheChallenge.us. Compare the local bulletin or programme title in the broadcaster listing. |
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
