DeporTV
| Company type | Broadcast television channel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports television |
| Founded | April 12, 2012 |
| Headquarters | Argentina |
| Products | Sports programming |
| Owner | Contenidos Públicos, S.A. |
DeporTV is a sports channel broadcast over the air in Argentina, owned by Contenidos Públicos, S.A. and managed by the Secretaría de Medios y Comunicación Pública.
History
DeporTV was created under the direction of President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner on April 12, 2012, initially operating as a test channel before commencing full operations on February 21, 2013. Its official inauguration at Tecnópolis featured coverage of events such as the Argentine soccer league (Fútbol Para Todos), Copa Argentina, domestic motorsport competitions, Copa del Rey, South American Athletics Championships, the Spanish basketball league ABC, along with original content. By the close of 2013, plans were announced to introduce an HD broadcast utilizing spectrum previously occupied by the now-defunct Suri TV.
In January 2016, a contract responsible for producing over 600 editions of sports news concluded, leading to the dismissal of 120 employees and prompting a programming overhaul scheduled for March. On December 3, 2016, DeporTV unveiled an updated logo design.
July 2020 marked another rebranding phase for the channel, accompanied by a refreshed schedule after a prolonged period without new shows. This update also included the addition of a female voice for promotional material to boost viewer interaction.
At the end of 2024, DeporTV transitioned from its long-standing location at Escuela Mecánica de la Armada to the facilities of Televisión Pública, acquiring dedicated studio spaces to support its internal production activities.