Tunisian television announces upcoming launch of Watania Sportive channel

Tunisia’s state broadcaster has confirmed plans to launch a new sports-focused television channel, expanding the country’s public media network with the introduction of Watania Sportive.

The announcement was made by Établissement de la Télévision Tunisienne, which revealed that the channel will soon join the existing national television lineup.

The new station is expected to broaden the broadcaster’s programming by offering content dedicated entirely to sport.

According to the official statement, Watania Sportive will complement the network’s established channels Watania 1 and Watania 2, which already form the backbone of public television in the country.

The forthcoming channel is intended to strengthen sports broadcasting within Tunisia’s national media landscape.

By focusing specifically on sporting content, it will add a new dimension to the services offered by Tunisian television.

Although full details of the programming schedule have not yet been released, the broadcaster confirmed that preparations for the channel are under way and that its launch is expected in the near future.

The project reflects a broader effort by Tunisian public television to diversify its content and respond to growing interest in sports coverage among viewers.

Dedicated sports channels have become increasingly common in television markets around the world, providing audiences with continuous access to competitions, analysis and sports-related programming.

With Watania Sportive, Tunisian television aims to add a specialised platform to its network, creating a space focused entirely on sporting events and related coverage.

The broadcaster emphasised that the channel will operate alongside its existing services, reinforcing the overall offering available to audiences across the country.

Watania 1 and Watania 2 will continue to provide their usual programming, while the new channel will concentrate specifically on sport.

For viewers, the introduction of Watania Sportive represents a further expansion of Tunisia’s public broadcasting services.

Once launched, the channel will become the latest addition to the national television network, marking a new stage in the development of sports broadcasting in the country.

The exact launch date has not yet been specified, but the broadcaster indicated that the channel will be introduced soon.