Kanal 5 is one of Macedonia’s leading private national channels. Founded in 1998 and based in Skopje, it reaches roughly 96% of the country’s population and offers a broad general-entertainment schedule. Here’s what Kanal 5 broadcasts.

News

Kanal 5’s daily news brand, Vesti, delivers domestic and international headlines, with a main evening edition. News and information anchor the channel’s prime-time line-up.

Entertainment, films and series

Kanal 5 is known for a strong entertainment offering: game shows, music programs, feature films and popular international and domestic series. Over the years it has also aired reality formats.

Talk shows and sport

The channel carries talk shows that discuss social and political issues, as well as sports coverage including football and basketball. Alongside the main channel, the Kanal 5 brand has included the sister channel Kanal 5 Plus.

Reach

With near-national coverage and online distribution, Kanal 5 is widely watched at home and accessible to the diaspora. Schedules change seasonally, so check the official program page for exact times. For the official ways to watch live, see our Kanal 5 guide.