Macedonia has a lively television landscape built around a handful of national channels that most households watch every day. From the public broadcaster to the big commercial stations, these channels shape how the country follows the news, entertainment, sport and politics. This guide introduces the main Macedonian TV channels, what each is known for, and how to watch them online.

The public broadcaster

MRT 1 is the flagship channel of Macedonian Radio-Television, the country’s public service broadcaster. It carries national news, cultural and educational programming, live state and parliamentary events, and general entertainment with a public-interest remit.

The major commercial channels

Sitel TV is consistently among the most-watched stations in the country, best known for its evening news bulletin Dnevnik and a strong entertainment line-up. Kanal 5 is another leading commercial broadcaster, mixing daily news with films, series and sport. Telma has built its reputation on news and current-affairs journalism, while Alfa TV offers a national mix of news, talk and entertainment.

Dedicated news

24 Vesti is a rolling-news channel devoted to continuous coverage of domestic and international events, with frequent bulletins, analysis and live reports throughout the day.

How to watch

All of these channels broadcast in Macedonian and are available free-to-air within the country. The safest way to watch them live online is through each broadcaster’s own official website and mobile app, or via licensed cable, IPTV and satellite providers. Viewers in the diaspora can usually access them through official apps and licensed IPTV packages that bundle Macedonian channels.

Explore our individual channel guides for more detail on each station’s programming and the official ways to tune in.