IRIB Varzesh () is a national sports TV channel in Iran which was launched on 18 July 2012 and is the fifth Iranian television channel to broadcast in digital mode and the second one to broadcast in High definition quality. This channel is currently available using Set-top box devices and online.
This channel broadcasts some sports competitions held in Iran and the world. Broadcasting of channel programs in HD format and HEVC codec from terrestrial and satellite receivers began on 29 November 2020.
History After the implementation of the digital broadcasting system and the expansion of this system in Iran, the number of national channels increased. IRIB Varzesh was officially inaugurated on 18 July 2012 with the presence of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the then President of Iran.پخش رسمی شبکه ورزش سیما
IRIB Varzesh was placed on the third transmitter in the provinces on 31 July 2012.شبکه ورزش سراسری شد
The director of this channel is currently Sina Motazedi.
Broadcast range This channel is broadcast in most parts of Iran through digital transmitters on the Ultra high frequency band. The channel's programs are also broadcast via Badr 5 satellite in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. However, during the live broadcast of football, volleyball, basketball, handball, tennis and other sports matches, it is possible to watch it only through digital transmitters inside Iran, and due to non-observance of the right to broadcast matches, on satellite frequencies instead of live broadcasts of matches, Various sports, sports documentaries are broadcast. Receiving IRIB Varzesh programs is free. This channel is active 24 hours a day. The channel's programs are also broadcast for free through the Internet and the Telewebion website.
Programs
Varzesh televises two Persian Gulf Pro League matches per week and occasionally televises important Azadegan League matches. The channel also shows Olympic and World Cup documentaries and educational sports videos.
Varzesh also airs several popular Iranian Wrestling shows, including: 120 Football which focuses on European Football, Meydan which focuses on Iranian sports and Lezate Football which mainly televises European and International football matches. Varzesh also other sports Volleyball tournament in the world and Iran.
Multi-sport event Summer Olympic Games Winter Olympic Games Summer Paralympic Games Winter Paralympic Games Asian Games Universiade Islamic Games European Games Youth Olympic World Games IIHF World Championship
Football FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup qualification UEFA European Championship UEFA European Championship qualifying UEFA European Under-21 Championship Copa América AFC Asian Cup AFC U-23 Championship FIFA Club World Cup UEFA Champions League UEFA Europa League UEFA Super Cup AFC Champions League Premier League FA Cup FA Community Shield Laliga Copa del Rey Supercopa de España Bundesliga DFB-Pokal DFL-Supercup Serie A Supercoppa Italiana Ligue 1 Trophée des Champions Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Iran Persian Gulf Pro League Iran Azadegan League Iran Hazfi Cup
Kabaddi Iran Junior World Championship Kabaddi Premier League
Volleyball FIVB World League FIVB World Championships PlusLiga CEV Champions League Italian Volleyball League Iranian Volleyball Super League Asian beach volleyball Avc cup (Asian volleyball championship) Avc cup U20, U18 Asian volleyball club FIVB Club World Championship
Basketball NBA FIBA Basketball World Cup FIBA Asia Cup FIBA Asia Champions Cup WABA Championship Iranian Basketball Super League Euro League Euro Basket
Handball IHF World Men's Handball Championship Asian Men's Handball Championship EHF Champions League Iran Handball Pro League European handball championship Handball World Club (Global)
Futsal FIFA Futsal World Cup AFC Futsal Championship AFC Futsal Club Championship Iranian Futsal Super League European Futsal Championship
Wrestling Iranian Premier Wrestling League World champion wrestling World U23 wrestling World U20 wrestling World U17 wrestling
Formula racing Formula one
Motorcycle racing MotoGP Moto2 Moto3
Popular programs Football 120 (2013–2023) Shabhaye Footballi (2015–present) Nowruz-e Footballi (2016–present) Football 1 (2017–present) Videocheck (2018–present)
Lezate Football (2018–present)
VNL (2021–present)
Kadr Fanni (2021–present)
See also Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting List of sports television channels
References
External links
Varzesh TV Live