Czech Television Announces Extensive 2026 Programming Lineup: New Series, Sporting Events, and Educational Initiatives
Czech Television (ČT) has unveiled a extensive program schedule for 2026, promising a diverse range of content encompassing cooking competitions, gripping crime dramas, compelling films, engaging digital series, major sporting events, and innovative educational projects. The announcement highlights
Czech Television Announces Extensive 2026 Programming Lineup: New Series, Sporting Events, and Educational Initiatives
Czech Television (ČT) has unveiled a comprehensive and diverse programming schedule for 2026, encompassing new seasons of popular shows, compelling original series, important sporting events, and innovative educational projects. The announcement highlights ČT’s commitment to providing high-quality content across all its channels, catering to a broad spectrum of viewers.
Culinary Delights and Crime Dramas Return
The fourth season of the popular baking competition promises to raise the bar, with judges Josef Maršálek and Michaela Landová noting a significant increase in the skill level of contestants, approaching that of professional bakers. Maršálek emphasized the boundless potential for culinary creativity, drawing inspiration from personal experiences, travels, and even family recipes. Alongside the baking competition,viewers can anticipate a new season of the gripping crime series Mólto klomenu. This time, the series will be set in Zlín, a city steeped in industrial history and the backdrop of a significant domestic case involving light heating oils, wich will serve as the central theme. The selection of Zlín continues the series’ pattern of alternating between Czech and Moravian locations.
New Films and Digital Platform Expansions
ČT’s programming will also feature the premiere of Life, a black comedy directed by Jiří Strach and written by Mark Epstein. The film explores the story of individuals grappling with dramatic life circumstances and contemplating ending their lives, starring Jiří Mádl and Sophia Šporclová in leading roles.
The digital platform iVysílí will expand its offerings with new series like Filter and Watchparty, alongside the nika Generation cycle. Subscribers can also look forward to the return of beloved international titles, including Babylon Berlin, Genial Freind, Cruel Love, The Office, Afterparty, and Red Dwarf.
sports Coverage and Anniversaries on ČT sport
ČT sport is gearing up for a year of celebrations, marking 20 years since its launch, 70 years since the first international sports broadcast, and 70 years of its longest-running program, Goals, Points, Seconds. The channel will deliver extensive coverage of major sporting events, including the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Ice Hockey World championship, the FIFA World Cup, and the World Figure Skating Championships, which Prague will host after a 33-year hiatus.
Children’s Programming and Educational Initiatives
ČT:D,the children’s channel,will continue the popular evening show Čtyřlístek and celebrate the 45th anniversary of Studio Kamarád.
ČT edu is launching DouČTo on January 6, 2026, a live series of lessons designed to assist ninth-grade students and their parents in preparing for secondary school entrance exams. Available on YouTube and Twitch every Tuesday at 6 p.m.,DouČTo aims to provide accessible educational support,particularly for students who may not be able to afford private tutoring.
This diverse programming lineup demonstrates Czech Television’s dedication to delivering engaging, informative, and entertaining content to its audience in 2026.