Challenge (TV channel)

Challenge
Logo used since 2016
CountryUnited Kingdom
Ireland
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format16:9 1080p HDTV (downscaled to 576i on terrestrial TV)
Timeshift serviceChallenge +1 (2004–2020)
Ownership
OwnerLiving TV Group (1993–2010)
Sky Group (Comcast) (2010–present)
Sister channelsList of Sky UK channels
History
Launched1 September 1993 (1993-09-01)
1 February 2011 (2011-02-01) (Freeview)
ReplacedChannel One (Freeview)
Former namesThe Family Channel (1993–1997)
Challenge TV (1997–2002)
Challenge? (2002–2003)
Links
Websitewww.sky.com/watch/channel/challenge
Availability
Terrestrial
FreeviewChannel 48
SaorviewChannel 8
Streaming media
Sky GoWatch live (UK and Ireland only)
Samsung TV PlusSamsung TV Plus

Challenge is a British free-to-air television channel owned by Sky Group's Sky UK subsidiary, themselves owned by American conglomerate Comcast. The channel is dedicated to game shows from the UK, including acquired classic and contemporary shows.

Challenge is currently available on terrestrial television and FAST platforms, such as Samsung TV Plus, along with sister channel Sky Mix.[1] An Irish feed has been available since November 2013 on cable and satellite.[2] It later launched on DTT (Saorview) on 1 February 2023;[3] joining sister channel Sky News on the service.

  1. ^ https://www.samsung.com/uk/tvs/smart-tv/samsung-tv-plus/ [bare URL]
  2. ^ "Republic of Ireland Broadcasters - Challenge TV". medialive.ie. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Challenge to launch on Saorview". Rxtvinfo.com. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2023.

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