Supreme TV
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Sri Lanka |
| Headquarters | World Trade Center, Colombo |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Sinhala |
| Picture format | (PAL) 576i (4:3) (SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Supreme Global Holdings |
| Key people | R M Manivannan (Chairman) |
| History | |
| Launched | 16 December 2019 |
| Replaced | TNL (TV Channel) |
| Replaced by | TNL (TV Channel) |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| UHF (Southern Province, Sri Lanka) (FTA) | Channel 26 |
| UHF (Western Province, Sri Lanka) (FTA) | Channel 49 & 21 |
| UHF (Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka) (FTA) | Channel 56 |
| UHF (North Western Province, Sri Lanka) (FTA) | Channel 32 |
| Freesat (satellite television) | Channel 7 & 17 |
| Peo TV (Pay TV) | Channel 13 |
| Dialog TV (Satellite Pay TV) | Channel 12 |
Supreme Channel (Sinhala: සුප්රීම් නාලිකාව) is a television channel currently broadcasting in Sri Lanka in the Sinhala language.[1] It is owned by Supreme Global Holdings and it consists of the DVB-T2 pictures and stereo sounds. It currently holds all island coverage.[2] Its programme content includes: Teledramas, International TV Series, Music, Movies, Documentaries, Entertainment, Political, Children's Programmes and News.[3] The channel airs content mainly focusing on entertainment and sports. It was launched by Supreme Global Holdings.[4][5] R. M. Manivannan is the chairman of the channel. Famous celebrity and the experienced communication strategist Kanchana Kodituwakku is the director of the Supreme Television.
Background
[edit]The channel was originally restricted to the Western Province and the operations of the channel were later expanded islandwide especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2021, the channel launched Supreme Educare project focusing on the students who study at the Ordinary Level.[6]
The channel bagged the broadcasting rights as local channel partner in Sri Lanka for the two match T20I series between Oman and Sri Lanka which was held in Al Amerat Cricket Stadium, Muscat.[7] It also airs 2021 South Asian Football Championships.
It also acquired the exclusive local broadcasting rights to telecast the second edition of the Lanka Premier League which is scheduled to begin in December 2021.[8][9] Sri Lanka Cricket and Innovative Production Group apparently sealed a five-year multi-million dollar agreement worth US$10 million with Supreme TV which is also regarded as one of the biggest broadcasting deals in Sri Lanka's history.[10]
The channel telecast Sri Lanka Tour of India Sri Lanka territories.[11] New Zealand v Sri Lanka Test match 2023[12][13]
In April 2024, Supreme Media entered into an alliance with TNL TV.[14]
Analogue transmitters
[edit]| City | Channel |
|---|---|
| Colombo | 49 |
| Karaghathanna | 32 |
| Gongala | 28 |
| Minuwangala | 56 |
| Piduruthalagala | 47 |
| Haputhale | 30 |
| Hanthana | 41 |
| Nayabadhdha | 51 |
Sports Telecasted In Sri Lanka
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Supreme TV - LyngSat". www.lyngsat.com. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Supreme TV Now Islan Wide". Dailynews.
- ^ Supreme TV peotv.com [dead link]
- ^ "Supreme TV". www.dialog.lk. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "'Avoid COVID-19' of Supreme TV Channel Interviews NOCPCO Head, Lt Gen Shavendra Silva | Sri Lanka Army". www.army.lk. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "'SUPREME TV' broadens Telecast Islandwide". Daily News. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Supreme TV secures broadcasting rights for SL's tour of Oman". Daily News. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "You are being redirected..." www.ft.lk. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "Supreme TV to telecast LPL in Sri Lanka". CeylonToday. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ a b "LPL transparency at stake over questionable deals". Print Edition - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "'SUPREME TV' to Telecast Sri Lanka Tour of India". NewsWire.com. 2022-12-22. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ AadyaS (2023-03-08). "NZ vs SL 2023 Tests, Where To Watch Live: TV Channels & Live streaming | New Zealand v Sri Lanka". Wisden. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ "New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2023 Live Streaming Online: Get Free Live Telecast of NZ vs SL Match on TV With Time in IST | 🏏 LatestLY". LatestLY. 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ "Supreme and TNL forge historic partnership". www.ft.lk. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "UHF / VHF / TV Broadcasting - Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka".
- ^ "SAFF Football Championship 2021, Live Streaming Of India vs Sri Lanka - Where To See Live". 6 October 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "IPL 2024 : Supreme secures Sri Lanka TV rights". NewsWire.com. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024: Broadcast, live streaming details – When and where to watch in India, South Africa, USA, UK & other countries". Cricket Times. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.