laSexta

LaSexta is a Spanish free-to-air television channel that began broadcasting on 27 September 2001. It is part of Atresmedia, a major Spanish media group formed by the merger of Antena 3 and LaSexta and controlled by the Grupo Planeta publishing group. The channel is available across Spain through digital terrestrial television (DTT) as well as via cable and satellite platforms.

LaSexta positions itself as a generalist network offering a mix of news, information, entertainment and sports. Its programming includes a news division, LaSexta Noticias, with daily newscasts and ongoing coverage of national and international events. The channel is also known for opinion and talk formats, including satirical and investigative programs that have contributed to its public profile. Among its best-known shows are El Intermedio, a late-night satirical program, and Zapeando, a humor-based program about television clips and media. The network has also hosted established talk formats such as Buenafuente at various times.

In the competitive Spanish television landscape, LaSexta competes with other national networks such as Telecinco (Mediaset España) and TVE. Over the years, the channel has undergone branding and organizational changes as part of Atresmedia’s broader strategy to consolidate its audiovisual offerings. LaSexta remains a prominent part of Spain’s free-to-air television ecosystem, with a focus on accessible news coverage and provocative, audience-engaging entertainment.