What TRECE TV does

TRECE TV is a Spanish general-interest television channel launched in 2010 as the television arm of COPE (Cadena de Ondas Populares Españolas), a Catholic-affiliated media group whose legal entity is Radio Popular S.A. Headquartered in Madrid at C/ Alfonso XI, 4, the channel broadcasts from the same facility as the parent radio network and serves Spanish-speaking audiences with a programming mix spanning news analysis, sports, religious content, cultural documentaries, and entertainment, with a distinct emphasis on Catholic programming aligned with the Spanish Episcopal Conference.

The channel distributes content through terrestrial broadcast television within Spain, online streaming via cope.es, and mobile applications available on iOS and Android. Its programming slate includes nightly news analysis (El Cascabel), socioreligious information (Ecclesia al día), Sunday religious coverage (Ecclesia), film analysis (Classics), travel and cultural documentaries (Un lugar en la tierra), missionary coverage (Misioneros por el mundo), and social solidarity programming (Solidarios por un bien común). TRECE TV leverages COPE's broader media ecosystem, which includes the national Cadena COPE radio network, sub-brand stations (Cadena 100, RockFM, MegaStarFM), podcasts, and active social media presence across Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Telegram, WhatsApp, and RSS.

TRECE TV operates on an advertising-based commercial revenue model as part of COPE, with ownership rooted in Spanish diocesan churches and two religious orders under the oversight of the Conference of Spanish Bishops. The channel employs approximately 115 people and monetizes its audience through commercial advertising and content sponsorships, including the disclosed Timac Agro sponsorship of the Agropopular program. Its underlying technology is described as a television broadcasting and online streaming platform with no proprietary technology features disclosed.

Name

TRECE TV

Legal name

Radio Popular S.A.

Website

https://trecetv.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TRECE TV is a Spanish Catholic-affiliated television channel operated by Radio Popular S.A. under the COPE media group, serving Spanish-speaking audiences with news, sports, religious, and cultural programming distributed via broadcast, online streaming, and mobile apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

National General-Entertainment Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAA)

Keywords

• Television broadcasting
• Catholic media programming
• News and current affairs
• Sports broadcasting
• Online video streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Television Broadcasting: TRECE TV operates as a commercial television channel within the COPE media group, generating revenue through advertising and potentially broadcast rights.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TRECE TV is a Spanish general-interest television channel and the television extension of the COPE radio network, broadcasting 24-hour programming that includes news analysis, sports, Catholic religious content, documentaries, and entertainment. It distributes content via terrestrial broadcast television and online streaming through the COPE website and mobile applications, serving Spanish-speaking audiences in Spain.

Product overview

TRECE TV is a Spanish general-interest television channel owned by COPE (Cadena de Ondas Populares Españolas), operating as a commercial Catholic media outlet aligned with the Spanish Episcopal Conference. The channel broadcasts a diverse range of programs including news analysis (El Cascabel), religious content (Ecclesia al día, Ecclesia, La Linterna de la Iglesia), cultural programming (Classics, Un lugar en la tierra), charitable/social programming (Solidarios por un bien común), and entertainment. TRECE TV operates alongside the COPE radio network, which offers multiple radio programs across news, sports, and entertainment categories. The broader COPE media group provides digital services including podcasts, mobile applications for multiple brands (COPE, CADENA 100, RockFM, MegaStarFM), and on-demand content through its websites and apps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TRECE TV Spanish general-interest television channel broadcasting news, current affairs, sports, religious content, and entertainment programs to Spanish-speaking audiences, available via terrestrial broadcast and online streaming.
• El Cascabel Nightly news analysis and debate program covering current affairs with interviews and discussions, airing Monday to Thursday at 22:00h on TRECE TV.
• Ecclesia al día Socioreligious information program covering topics of religious, social, and cultural interest, airing Monday to Friday at 12:05h on TRECE TV.
• Ecclesia Sunday religious program covering church news and religious topics, airing Sundays at 13:00h on TRECE TV.
• Classics Film analysis program discussing classic cinema with expert commentary, airing Fridays at 22:00h on TRECE TV.
• Solidarios por un bien común Program exploring lesser-known areas of the Church's welfare and charitable work, airing Saturdays at 12:00h on TRECE TV.
• Un lugar en la tierra Travel and cultural documentary series visiting Spanish cities and regions, exploring their religious and cultural heritage, airing Fridays at 21:30h on TRECE TV.
• Misioneros por el mundo Program covering missionary work and religious missions around the world, broadcasting on TRECE TV.
• COPE Radio Parent radio network of TRECE TV, offering multiple radio programs including news, sports, entertainment, and religious content such as Herrera en COPE, La Linterna, Tiempo de Juego, El Partidazo de COPE, and others.
• COPE Podcasts On-demand audio content from COPE's radio programs available for streaming, including Radio a la Carta and Original Podcasts.
• COPE Apps Mobile applications for COPE, CADENA 100, RockFM, MegaStarFM, and Tiempo de Juego, available for download on iOS and Android platforms for on-the-go access to content.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Timac Agro (Sponsor of Agropopular)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTimac Agro sponsors the Agropopular program on COPE, an agricultural radio program covering farming and rural news. This represents a content sponsorship arrangement targeting the agricultural sector audience.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Canal Sur: Canal Sur is the public broadcaster of Andalusia, operating regional TV, radio, and digital platforms. It is comparable to TRECE TV as a Spanish-language free-to-air broadcast network offering news, entertainment, and cultural content, but its reach is restricted primarily to Andalusia.
• EITB: EITB (Basque Broadcasting Corporation) operates regional TV channels (ETB1, ETB2) and radio in the Basque Country. It is comparable to TRECE TV as a Spanish free-to-air broadcast network with multi-platform distribution, though geographically and linguistically distinct (Basque/Spanish bilingual).

Direct peers

• Mediaset España: Mediaset España operates Telecinco and Cuatro, the other dominant commercial broadcast network in Spain. It competes head-to-head with TRECE TV for Spanish viewers, advertising budgets, and premium content such as sports, entertainment, and news.
• EWTN: EWTN is the world's largest Catholic media network, operating a global Catholic television channel, radio, and digital platforms. It is directly comparable to TRECE TV as a Catholic-affiliated broadcaster producing religious news, analysis, and devotional content for a faith-based audience.
• Atresmedia: Atresmedia is one of Spain's two major private commercial broadcasters, operating the national channels Antena 3 and laSexta alongside radio and digital assets. It directly competes with TRECE TV in the Spanish free-to-air broadcast market for audiences, premium content, and advertising revenue.
• Vatican News / Vatican Media: Vatican News and Vatican Media operate the Holy See's official broadcasting channels, including a TV news channel and multilingual digital platforms covering Catholic news, papal events, and religious affairs. It is directly comparable to TRECE TV in serving Catholic audiences with news, religious programming, and coverage of church events.
• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): TBN is a major Christian faith-based broadcaster operating free-to-air TV channels and digital platforms globally. It parallels TRECE TV in combining faith-based programming with general-interest content for a religious audience, though anchored in evangelical rather than Catholic tradition.

Broad incumbents

• RTVE: RTVE is the Spanish public broadcaster operating La 1, La 2, Canal 24h, and digital platforms. It competes broadly with TRECE TV in Spanish linear TV with a wider portfolio but is funded publicly rather than through advertising, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct advertising competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cope
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cadenacope
• Facebookfacebook.com/cope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trece-tv
• Instagraminstagram.com/cope_es

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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