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YLE TV2 is a Finnish public service television channel owned and operated by Yleisradio (YLE), the national public broadcaster of Finland . The primary languages of broadcasting are Finnish, Swedish, Karelian, and Sámi . The channel was launched on March 7, 1965, making it the second television channel in Finland and the second oldest in the country after YLE TV1 . It is headquartered in Tampere, with additional operations in Helsinki .

YLE TV2 was created through YLE’s acquisition of two local television channels, Tesvisio and Tamvisio, which were struggling financially . Finland was the first Nordic country to have a second television channel, while Sweden’s SVT2 did not launch until four years later in 1969 . In the late 1980s, the channel finally reached the entire Finnish population . The channel was originally known as TV-ohjelma 2 (TV Programme 2) until 1971, then TV2 until 2001, when it adopted its current name YLE TV2 .

On air, YLE TV2 positions itself as a more youthful and entertainment-oriented channel compared to its sister channel YLE TV1 . Its programming includes drama series, comedy shows, entertainment programs, music broadcasts, documentaries, and children’s content . Finnish comedy series such as Jopet Show and other domestic productions are staples of the schedule . The channel airs children’s series dubbed into Finnish, while foreign productions are broadcast in their original language with Finnish subtitles .

Sports coverage is a significant part of YLE TV2’s programming and has historically given the channel some of its highest ratings . The channel holds broadcast rights to major international football tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup (shared with MTV), the UEFA European Championship, the UEFA Nations League featuring Finland’s national team, and the Women’s Champions League . YLE TV2 also covers the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, with extensive live broadcasts planned for Paris 2024 . Other sports broadcast on the channel include ice hockey, golf, badminton, basketball, futsal, handball, and winter sports such as biathlon, alpine skiing, and Nordic skiing .

YLE TV2 is also responsible for broadcasting major live events, including the Eurovision Song Contest, which draws large audiences each year .

YLE TV2 is available nationwide in Finland via digital terrestrial television on channel 2 (standard definition) and channel 22 (high definition) . The channel is also available on cable networks via Elisa, Telia, and DNA, as well as on satellite via Thor 6 at 0.8°W, encrypted with Conax and Videoguard systems . Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of YLE TV2 through the YLE Areena streaming platform, accessible via the official YLE website (yle.fi) and mobile applications .

According to Finnpanel audience data, YLE TV2 had a weekly reach of approximately 2.6 million viewers in mid-2025, with an audience share of 22.6 percent during all-day viewing . The channel attracts a diverse audience but is particularly known for its loyal following during major sports events and family entertainment programming. The channel broadcasts in high definition (1080i HDTV) and is one of the most-watched channels in Finland alongside YLE TV1 and MTV3 .

YLE TV2 strives to serve as a public service broadcaster for all of Finland, offering programming that appeals to younger audiences while also covering major national events and sports. The mission of the channel is to inform, educate, and entertain the Finnish public, with a strong emphasis on domestic productions, children’s content, and live sports coverage that brings the nation together. Thanks to its extensive distribution across terrestrial, cable, satellite, and digital streaming platforms, YLE TV2 provides the opportunity to watch its programming on any device, ensuring that its content reaches audiences throughout Finland and the global Finnish diaspora wherever they are .

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