ONEPLAY IS CHANGING THE NAME OF ITS O2 INTERNET PLAN TO MAKE IT EASIER TO UNDERSTAND

6. 10. 2026 | 2 min read The operator O2 has renamed its free TV package for fixed-line internet customers from ‘Oneplay’ to ‘Oneplay Mini’. The content of the service remains unchanged; it continues to offer more than 50 TV channels and limited access to the video library. However, according to O2, the new name is intended to distinguish the free option more clearly from the paid Oneplay packages.

DOCENT WAS SEPTEMBER’S MOST-WATCHED PROGRAMME. CZECH TELEVISION RETAINS LEAD, NOVA DOMINATES PRIME TIME

5. 10. 2026 | 2 min read The most-watched programme this September was the drama series Docent. Czech Television narrowly retained its position as the leading television group among viewers aged 15 and over. Nova Group maintained its lead among younger audiences and in prime time.

CTV ALREADY ACCOUNTS FOR THE MAJORITY OF PREMIUM VIDEO ADVERTISING IN EUROPE, WHILE PROGRAMMATIC CONTINUES TO GROW

3. 10. 2026 | 3 min read Connected TVs (CTVs) accounted for 53 per cent of premium video ad views in Europe in the first half of this year. This is according to a new study by FreeWheel. Programmatic video ad buying also grew significantly, whilst live streaming gained momentum, driven primarily by sports broadcasts.

NHL MATCH SCHEDULE ON NOVA AND PRIMA CHANNELS. WHAT CAN YOU WATCH FOR FREE?

1. 10. 2026 | 4 min read From the start of the new season, two Czech television groups – Nova and Prima – will be broadcasting NHL matches. These can be watched free of charge on Prima Sport and, on selected dates, on Nova Action. Here is an overview of the matches on each channel and their broadcast times.

NEITHER ČT, NOVA NOR PRIMA WILL BROADCAST PROJECTED RESULTS AFTER THE POLLING STATIONS HAVE CLOSED

1. 10. 2026 | 4 min read On Saturday 10 October, once polling stations in the Czech Republic have closed, the media will not publish estimates of the election results – so-called exit polls – which are based on surveys of voters after they have cast their votes.

TV NOVA IS FOCUSING ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN IN ITS ‘LET’S TALK TOGETHER’ CAMPAIGN

30. 9. 2026 | 2 min read Nova TV has launched a new awareness campaign, ‘Let’s Talk Together’, which highlights the importance of parents’ mental health in supporting their children’s psychological wellbeing. The project includes TV adverts, a podcast featuring Kristina Kloubková and Jan Vojtek, and a website with practical resources and contact details for specialist support.

VML, PUBLICIS, ZARAGUSA AND DENTSU HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDEN DRUM. YOUNG CZECH LIONS ALSO STAND A CHANCE.

30. 9. 2026 | 2 min read The Slovenian Golden Drum creativity festival has announced this year’s shortlist. The Czech entries in the finals are from VML, Leo Prague, Dentsu Creative and Zaraguza CZ. Five of their entries have made it onto the shortlist, securing a total of 15 shortlist placements.

DAVID MRZENA TO LEAD THE MEDIA STRATEGY FOR THE NOVA AND ONEPLAY BRANDS

30. 9. 2026 | 2 min read David Mrzena holds the position of Head of Media Strategy at the Nova Group. He is responsible for the media strategy of the TV Nova and Oneplay brands, as well as media planning, buying and campaign evaluation. He joined Nova in April from Publicis Groupe.

THE ‘LOVE IS ON THE AIR’ PODCAST IS COMING TO TELEVISION AND WILL JOIN FORCES WITH ‘NAKED ATTRACTION’

30. 9. 2026 | 2 min read The Czech-Slovak podcast *Love Is On The Air* is making the leap from audio and video platforms to television screens. From 15 October, TV Óčko will broadcast its new programme *Naked On The Air*, which will air every Thursday ahead of the second series of the dating show *Naked Attraction*.

ERLING HAALAND IS THE FACE OF THE FIRST ‘SEAFOOD FROM NORWAY’ CAMPAIGN IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

29. 9. 2026 | 3 min read The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) is launching its first ‘Seafood from Norway’ brand campaign in the Czech Republic. The campaign aims to boost consumption of Norwegian salmon. Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland has been chosen as the face of the campaign.

NOVA AND PRIMA TO SHARE NHL BROADCASTING RIGHTS; ONEPLAY PROMISES MORE MATCHES FEATURING CZECH PLAYERS

29. 9. 2026 | 4 min read From the new season, Nova and Prima will share the broadcasting rights to the NHL. The matches will be shown on Oneplay, Nova Sport, Nova Action, prima+ and Prima Sport. Thanks to a new sub-licence agreement, Nova will have greater flexibility in selecting which matches to broadcast, enabling it to feature games involving Czech and Slovak players more frequently.

SERIAL KILLER HONOURS POLISH SERIES PROUD, KAMARÁD WINS CZECH SECTION, SPECIAL AWARD FOR ODDÍL B

28. 9. 2026 | 3 min read The Polish series Proud won the main Primetime Killer award for Best Series from Central and Eastern Europe at the Serial Killer festival. The new Czech competition section Czech Killer was won by the series Kamarád. A Special Mention went to the cast of Oddíl B.

NEW TV PREMIERES COMING IN OCTOBER, INCLUDING GERTA SCHNIRCH, HEC AND PŘÍPADY MIMOŘÁDNÉ MARTY

25. 9. 2026 | 3 min read The autumn television schedules will expand in October with a further selection of new programmes and series. The new additions are primarily heading to weekend slots, bringing new series, miniseries and documentaries, as well as premiere episodes of established titles.

ONLINE SHOPS ARE IN FOR A BUSY CHRISTMAS SEASON, BUT ADVERTISING COSTS ARE RISING

24. 9. 2026 | 4 min read According to Upgates, Czech e-commerce could see a five to ten per cent increase in turnover during this year’s pre-Christmas season. At the same time, average order values and customer acquisition costs are rising, which is putting pressure on margins. Retailers will therefore make greater use of loyalty schemes, bundles and their own customer databases, in addition to offering discounts.

OMNIVISION: HOW ATTENTIVE ARE CZECH VIEWERS WHEN WATCHING TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENTS?

24. 9. 2026 | 9 min read At Wednesday’s OmniVision conference, Omnicom Media presented the first results of its measurements of actual attention paid to television adverts. Data from 300 Czech households reveal differences in attention levels depending on the viewing environment, target groups and advert length, and are intended to form the basis for the further development of total video planning across television, CTV and online video.

IN THE NEW BYZNYS MEDIA RANKINGS, ZENITH TOOK THE TOP SPOT IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR, FOLLOWED BY OMD AND KNOWLIMITS

23. 9. 2026 | 3 min read According to COMvergence, the Zenith media agency, part of the Publicis Group, recorded the highest volume of new business on the Czech market in the first half of 2026. The transfer of L’Oréal’s budget was a major factor in this.

ONEPLAY SPORT TO INCLUDE THE UNIVERSITY ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE IN ITS BROADCAST SCHEDULE

22. 9. 2026 | 3 min read From October, Oneplay Sport will expand its ice hockey coverage to include the University Ice Hockey League. In the 2026/2027 season, it will offer a total of 28 live broadcasts, complemented by reports from within the university teams and coverage of events surrounding the competition. The first match will be broadcast on 8 October.

WHAT ARE THE MOST ANTICIPATED TV SERIES? SERIAL KILLER OFFERS A SNEAK PEEK

21. 9. 2026 | 4 min read The international festival Serial Killer will showcase the most anticipated series from Czech broadcasters and streaming platforms, alongside previews of international productions. This year, the festival will place special emphasis on productions from Iceland and the Netherlands. In addition to international titles, it will introduce a new competition section, Czech Killer, and explore the topic of ethics in audiovisual production. For the first time, audiences will also have a say in deciding the award winners. The festival will take place in Brno from 23 to 28 September.