Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has launched Teledeporte Play, a new sports-focused portal within its streaming platform RTVE Play, aimed at expanding its digital sports offering ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The revamped service introduces new live channels, simultaneous broadcasts, an updated design and a broader catalogue of on-demand content, consolidating the Teledeporte brand […]
A Madrid court has rejected an attempt by Spain’s commercial broadcasters to halt RTVE’s commercialisation of advertising packages linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering a significant legal victory for the country’s public broadcaster. In a ruling issued by the Commercial Section of Madrid Court No. 19, the judge dismissed the request for precautionary […]
International content distribution and production company, Bomanbridge Media, has secured multiple broadcast agreements throughout Europe and North America for titles across its factual portfolio. Independent US network EarthxTV, dedicated to conservation and sustainability programming, has acquired a 45+ hour package of factual content to launch alongside Earth Day later this month. Titles include the Jackson […]
Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE has announced the upcoming launch of ARTE España, a new cultural television channel developed in partnership with the renowned European network ARTE. Set to debut in late June, the project will be led by journalist Ana Peláez under RTVE’s newly created Arts and Knowledge division. The launch comes at a pivotal […]
Spain’s leading streaming platforms remain locked in battle, with the latest figures for February 2026 highlighting both the stability of the market and the enduring dominance of major operators in the country. Despite slight declines across most services, on-demand consumption continues to hold a firm position among audiences, according to the Dos30’ report, based on […]
A long-running dispute between Spain’s private operators and public broadcaster RTVE has flared up once again, this time over the sale of advertising during coverage of this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup. UTECA, the association representing major free to air private broadcasters, has formally demanded that RTVE stop selling advertising linked to the tournament, which […]
Disney continues to expand its content pacts with European free-to-air broadcasters having signed a deal with RTVE that will see a selection of the Spanish broadcaster’s titles made available on the Disney+ streaming platform the day after their linear debut. RTVE titles that will be available on Disney+ include thriller series Rojo sobre blanco, and […]
The Federation of Radio and Television Organisations and Entities (FORTA) in Spain has elected José Antonio Domínguez Sánchez, general director of Radio Televisión Madrid (RTVM), as its new president. Sánchez will assume the presidency until July 2026, in compliance with the rotating shift provided for in the statutes of FORTA. The new president succeeds Rosa […]
Prime Video has reached an agreement with Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE to offer live streams of its television channels on the streaming platform, expanding access to free-to-air content for subscribers in Spain. Under the deal, Prime Video users will be able to watch live broadcasts of La 1, La 2, Canal 24H, Clan and Teledeporte […]
Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE is set to launch a new television channel later this year, expanding its portfolio beyond established services such as La 1 and La 2. The new channel will be dedicated exclusively to cultural content and is expected to begin broadcasting in June. According to the broadcaster, the channel will be structured […]