Who we are
As Australia’s most diverse broadcaster, the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) holds a unique place in the Australian media landscape, inspiring all Australians to explore, respect and celebrate our diverse world and in doing so, contributes to an inclusive and cohesive society.
Today, SBS is a modern, multiplatform media organisation with a free-to-air TV portfolio spanning six distinctive channels in SBS, NITV, SBS VICELAND, SBS Food, SBS World Movies and SBS WorldWatch; an extensive SBS Audio network providing over 60 communities with services in their own language; and an innovative digital offering, including SBS On Demand, available to audiences anytime and anywhere.
Summer of sport at SBS!
SBS's sports schedule sizzles in January with Dakar Rally, Kooyong Classic and Mapei Cadel Evans Great Oceans Road Race
Always Was, Always Will Be
As the home of First Nations storytelling, National Indigenous Television (NITV) will bring its 2026 #AlwayWasAlwaysWillBe programming slate across NITV and the entire SBS Network from Sunday January 18 to Monday January 26 to shine a light on Australia’s shared history.
Read more on our Upfront 2026!
World first opt-out, introduction of restart, pause and rewind functions On Demand, record Beyond 3% investment, and more diverse, distinctive content that ever before!
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What began in 1975 as a set of radio programs in a handful of languages is today an innovative, multi-platform network unlike any other globally. SBS has continuously evolved to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse nation.