Here’s the latest I can share about Freeview TV Guide updates and what they mean for you.
- There have been ongoing channel-number reshuffles on Freeview in recent months, including notable changes earlier in 2024 and additional tweaks in 2026, with some channels shifting positions or changing how they’re delivered (live terrestrial vs. streaming). This has sometimes caused the on-screen TV Guide to show different channel numbers than before.[1][3]
- Freeview has also introduced new channels and refreshed existing ones. For example, a new channel called That’s Entertainment launched recently, and Freeview has advised retuning to ensure updated listings appear correctly.[2]
- To stay informed about current channel changes, Freeview provides a dedicated channel (100) for updates, plus their Help pages and mobile app’s News section for new launches and service changes. They also recommend retuning after updates to ensure your guide reflects the latest lineup.[4][5]
What you can do now
- Retune your Freeview device: This is the quickest way to sync the Guide with any recent channel moves or new channels.
- Check Freeview’s official updates: Look at channel 100 for service updates, and visit Freeview’s Help pages or News section in the app for new channel launches or major overhauls.[5][4]
- If you’re in Piscataway, New Jersey, note that Freeview is UK-focused. The term “Freeview TV Guide” typically refers to UK free-to-air television. If you’re seeking a US TV guide, you might be looking at different guides (antenna-based or local streaming guides) rather than Freeview’s lineup [user location note].
Illustration: example retune flow
- Step 1: Press menu on your Freeview device.
- Step 2: Choose Settings > Channel setup or Retune.
- Step 3: Confirm and let the device scan.
- Step 4: Check channel numbers in the Guide and watch for any new channels (like That’s Entertainment) appearing on a newly assigned number.[2]
If you’d like, I can tailor these steps to your exact device model (e.g., Freeview Play, Freeview HD, or a specific box/TV). I can also summarize the current channel changes for your region once you share your device type. For precise, up-to-date channel listings, I can pull the latest updates from Freeview’s official notices if you want me to search again.[4][5]
Sources
Before the launch of any new TV channel, there's usually information on channel 100, on our blog and on our Service Updates page. You can also find it in the Freeview News section of the mobile app.
www.freeview.co.ukSome of your other TV channels are experiencing a shake-up
www.gbnews.comIt's the second reshuffle of channel numbers for Freeview viewers in January alone
www.gbnews.comJust switched on my TV and was presented with the message: Couldn't be bothered with Blue or Yellow - I just did a retune.
forums.digitalspy.comIs there a published TV Guide (like TV Times/Radio Times/satellite gides) for purely Freeview?
forums.digitalspy.comFreeview news
ukfree.tvAll your favourite TV shows. All in one place. All for FREE!
freeview.com.auCheck for channel changes and launches via information on channel 100 and service updates. To add the new channel you'll need to retune your digital box or TV.
www.freeview.co.ukLatest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard.
www.standard.co.ukFREEVIEW has undergone a fresh shake-up that sees the arrival of some new channels – and the disappearance of others. And the biggest of the bunch is a Brit nostalgia channel, Rewind TV, whic…
www.thesun.co.uk