ZDF is the second German television station created post WWII and is one of Europe’s largest TV stations. Founded in the late 50s/early 60s, ZDF is the home of Wetten, dass…? (German for Wanna Bet That?), the most successful TV show in Europe. Unlike American television networks, ZDF (and other German TV networks) has no subsidiary stations and broadcasts one signal over a large transmitter network throughout Germany.

Is a digital station offering biographies, as well as programming related to historical and current events

ARD is Germany’s first television station and is the country’s official public broadcaster. Founded after WWII, ARD was created to represent the common interests of the new post-war broadcasting services. Seen in over 8 million households daily, ARD operates many correspondents’ offices in foreign cities, only rivaled in numbers by CNN. Commercials are only broadcast between programs, which enhances the viewing experience. ARD has also created its own package of Digital programming.

Eins Festival is a digital-only channel offering the best in arts programming, including documentaries, live music and TV series.

3SAT is one of the first fully commercial channels created in Germany. Founded in 1984 as a cooperative network by ZDF, Austria’s ORF and Switzerland's SRG SSR idée Suisse. Broadcasting 24/7, 3SAT also features highlights from the Berlin Film Festival

KI.KA airs a mixture of live action and animated features and appeals to children 4 to 16.

WDR is Western Germany’s regional TV station. A member of ARD, WDR regularly contributes regional broadcasts to the national broadcaster. Originally started as 2 regional radio stations in 1956, WDR has grown over the years to become a leading provider of news, lifestyle and sports programming.

MDR provides regional programming to ARD from Saxonia, Saxonia-Anhalt and Thuringia. MDR produces several popular programs including the top-rated hospital drama “In aller Freundschaft”.

DSF is Germany’s #1 destination for sports, featuring games from the worlds of motor sports, international basketball and of course Fußball! (Soccer)

Phoenix is a joint digital venture between ARD and ZDF, offering the best in current affairs and documentaries from Germany.