Channel 5, a privately owned company headquartered in the UK, and a subsidiary of Paramount TV Media, was founded in 1997 and employs approximately 780 individuals. The company reported $389.4M in revenue as of 2025, operating as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Functioning as Britain's fifth public service broadcaster, Channel 5 reaches approximately 4 in 5 of the UK viewing public each month, offering a mix of content including factual programmes, entertainment, reality, sport, and 5 News. It operates sister channels 5STAR, 5USA, and Spike, alongside My5, a free video on demand service featuring programmes from Channel 5, 5USA, 5STAR, Spike, and milkshake!
Channel 5 recently secured a deal with official rights holder TNT Sports to broadcast the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games live from 8pm on July 10, 2026, which will also be available on its on-demand platform. Previously, on July 3, the broadcaster prepared to air Tour de France highlights as the race commenced in Spain, building anticipation for its 2027 return to the UK with stages planned from Edinburgh to Cardiff. This followed a three-year agreement announced on June 18, 2026, with TNT Sports, which ensures daily Tour de France highlights return to free-to-air UK television. The deal also includes live coverage of the 2027 Grand Départ in the UK and provides a nightly 7pm highlights package for cycling’s three Grand Tours.
Channel 5 offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Channel 5's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.
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Channel 5's revenues were less than $500M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Channel 5's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (national channel groups). For full access to Channel 5's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Channel 5 currently holds 8 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including multi-sport, snooker, soccer | association football, cricket and american football.
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