Canal 13 (Chilean TV channel)
Canal 13 is a Chilean free-to-air television channel. It was launched on 21 August 1959, on VHF channel 2 of Santiago, in a broadcast led by a group of engineers from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Subsequently, the TV station moved its frequency to VHF channel 13, which gave rise to its current name. In its beginnings, one of its most important milestones was the broadcast of the 1962 FIFA World Cup, held in Chile.
Owned by the Luksic Group, Channel 13 is the second oldest television station in Chile. It was named Corporación de Televisión de la Pontificia Universidad de Chile until 2010. However, the station is known in Chile as El 13 since its inception.
Its central studios are located in the Eleodoro Rodríguez Matte Television Centre, which houses the channel's production and broadcast facilities since the 1980s. The complex is located in Providencia, Metropolitan Region of Santiago and has 5 hectares of infrastructure. Since 1998, these dependencies have been named after the station's deceased executive director, Eleodoro Rodríguez Matte, who was one of the longest-serving men in this position.
Sister networks
The TV station also controls 5 sister networks in Chile, such as:- 13C: formerly called "Canal 13 Cable". Its programming is focused towards cultural-themed series.
- Canal 13 HD: it was the first HD channel in the country and one of the first of its kind in Latin America. It was launched in 2009 and it is currently treated as Channel 13's main feed, airing most of its content in high-definition.
- Canal 13 Valparaíso: Channel 13's television affiliate from the Valparaíso Region. It broadcasts local news.
- Canal 13 Concepción: Channel 13's television affiliate from the Bío Bío Region. It broadcasts local news
Radio stations
- Horizonte.cl is a radio station that focuses on Indie and alternative rock that was purchased in 2012 by Channel 13. It is only available online.
- Oasis FM: radio station purchased by Channel 13, only available in Santiago and the southern half of the country.
- Play FM: radio station airing English-language mainstream pop music. It also airs Spanish-language music but not as frequently. Its broadcasts on the 100.9 FM band in Santiago.
- Sonar FM: local radio station that broadcasts Rock and Hard rock music. It is only available in Santiago
- Tele13 Radio: local news radio station which is part of the News Department of the channel.
Others
- Eventos 13 is the event-focused division of the station, which offers special events services.
Digital terrestrial television
| Channel | Aspect | Programming |
| 13.1 | 16:9 | Canal 13 |
| 13.2 | 16:9 | T13 Móvil/Canal 13.2 |
| 24.3 | 4:3 | Canal 13 Móvil |
Logos
Corporate slogans
Programming
Current programming
| Name | Type | Date | Seasons |
| Tele13 | newscast | 1970– | 42 |
| En su propia trampa | investigative journalism | 2011– | 7 |
| Bienvenidos | breakfast | 2011– | 5 |
| Vértigo | variety show | 2003– | 7 |
Former programming
| Name | Type | Date | Seasons |
| Acoso Textual | Dating Show | 2004–2010 | 2 |
| El Mundo del Profesor Rossa | Children's television series, ) | 1984–2001 | 17 |
| El Rival Más Débil | Quiz show | 2003-2004 | 2 |
| Gigantes con Vivi | variety show | 2003–2009 | 7 |
| Maravillozoo | Quiz show | 1995–2002 | 8 |
| ¿Quien quiere ser Millonario?: Alta Tensión | Quiz show | 2011–2012 | 4 |
| Supermarket | Quiz show | 1995–1996 | 2 |
| Trato Hecho | Quiz show | 2004 | 1 |
| Video Loco | Viewer-submitted videos | 1991–2002 | 12 |
| Viva el Lunes | Variety show | 1995–2001 | 7 |
| Sábado Gigante | variety show | 1962–2015 | 50 |
| Alfombra Roja | Entertainment newsmagazine | 2006–2013 | 11 |
| Mi Nombre Es... | talent show | 2010–2015 | 4 |
| AR Prime | variety show | 2013 | 1 |