The Dutch version of Nickelodeon, broadcasting free-to-cable in the Netherlands and through satellite in Belgium, and launched on 14 July 2003. In addition to the general Nickelodeon programmes, original productions such as ZOOP, Het Huis Anubis, and SuperNick are also broadcast. The Dutch Kids' Choice Awards were presented in three years (2004, 2005 and 2007), featuring nominees that are relevant to Dutch audiences. In 2010, the US Kids' Choice Awards aired, which included categories for the Netherlands and Belgium inserted into the broadcast.
Nickelodeon has a separate version in Belgium with advertising and programming variations for Belgian viewers. All Belgian cable and ISP providers carry the Belgian version, with the satellite provider TV Vlaanderen offering only the Dutch version, as it uses the feed of the Dutch CanalDigitaal.
In recent years, with the increase of on-demand services, the market share of the Nickelodeon channel has declined in the Netherlands. In 2019, the channel recorded an average daily market share of 0.7%, which reduced to 0.4% in 2020. In comparison, Nickelodeon had a market share of 2.1% in 2009.
History[edit][]
Nickelodeon replaced a similarly-themed channel, Kindernet (launched in 1988), in 2003 after it was acquired by Viacom at the end of the year 2001. Before this, Nickelodeon aired as a programming block on Kindernet from 1.00 to 3.00 PM, starting in February 2002. Throughout the course of 2003, Nickelodeon programming began to gain more prominence on Kindernet outside of the block, before expanding into a 24-hour channel on 14 July. As a result, Kindernet was degraded into a morning block, which later became Nick Jr.
On 1 August 2005, Nickelodeon began time-sharing with Talpa, now airing between 6.00 AM and 6.00 PM. By the end of the year 2006, MTV's deal with Talpa ended and Nickelodeon began sharing channel space with The Box Comedy on 1 December. Nickelodeon extended its airtime up until 8.00 PM and The Box Comedy changed into Comedy Central on 30 April 2007.
Comedy Central switched to TMF on 1 January 2011, and Nickelodeon resumed its 24-hour broadcast on 14 February. Sometime after, a TeenNick block was added to the channel's schedule during the overnight hours, airing between 9.00 PM and 6.00 AM. All programming on Nickelodeon's regular schedule is available in Dutch, with the exception of Dutch-Belgian productions.
A high-definition simulcast of Nickelodeon was slated to launch through UPC Netherlands on 3 April 2012, but ended up being delayed due to technical issues. Nickelodeon HD eventually launched on 13 September 2012, the time through KPN Interactive TV.
On 1 October 2015, sister channel Spike was launched and initially aired during Nickelodeon's overnight hours. On 12 December 2016, Spike became its own 24-hour channel on Ziggo, before launching on other providers (such as KPN, Telfort, XS4ALL, Caiway and T-Mobile Thuis) three months later.
Nickelodeon continues to air 24/7 in the Netherlands, broadcasting TeenNick programming at night and also introducing a version of The Splat. In Belgium, Spike and Nickelodeon continue to time-sharing.
Programming (currently and formerly)[edit][]
Original[edit][]
Animated[edit][]
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years
- Avatar: The Last Airbender
- The Legend of Korra
- The Loud House
- It's Pony
- Back at the Barnyard
- The Penguins of Madagascar
- Monsters vs Aliens
- Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
- ChalkZone
- Breadwinners
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
- KaBlam!
- Tak and the Power of Juju
- Rugrats
- All Grown Up!
- CatDog
- The Ren & Stimpy Show
- Danny Phantom
- Harvey Beaks
- Pig Goat Banana Cricket
- Catscratch
- The Angry Beavers
- Hey Arnold!
- Invader Zim
- As Told by Ginger
- Bunsen Is a Beast
- The Adventures of Kid Danger
- Kappa Mikey
- The Fairly OddParents
- Rise of the TMNT
- The Casagrandes
- El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera
- T.U.F.F. Puppy
- Planet Sheen
- Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty
- Fanboy & Chum Chum
- Sanjay and Craig
- The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
- Rocko's Modern Life
- The Wild Thornberrys
- Rocket Power
- The X's
- My Life as a Teenage Robot
- The Mighty B!
Live-action[edit][]
- Big Time Rush
- Drake & Josh
- True Jackson, VP
- Victorious
- Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures
- Power Rangers
- Supah Ninjas
- You Gotta See This
- Sam & Cat
- The Haunted Hathaways
- The Thundermans
- iCarly
- The Amanda Show
- Kenan & Kel
- Cousin Skeeter
- Journey of Allen Strange
- Hotel 13
- Summer in Transylvania
- Genie in the House
- Renford Rejects
- Noah Knows Best
- The Brothers Garcia
- Clarissa Explains It All
- Marvin Marvin
- ZOOP
- Het Huis Anubis
- Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
- Bad Candy Was Here
- The Naked Brothers Band
- The Troop
- Unfabulous
- Zoey 101
- Henry Danger
- Game Shakers
- Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
- 100 Things to Do Before High School
- De Ludwigs
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? (reboot)
- Every Witch Way
- I Am Frankie
- Bella and the Bulldogs
- Knight Squad
- Nickelodeon: Unleashed
- The Substitute
- Danger Force
- Side Hustle
- Drama Club
- Creative Camp
- NOOBees
- Spyders
Short interstitials[edit][]
- Cool Factor
- Nick Extra
- De klas uit!
- Shake It!
- Nick's Flix
- Special Me
- Max Adventures
- SuperNick
- Nick Battle
- HiHi met SiSi
- Nick At
- Puppy Patrol
- So Nick
- De Ballen
- Sportlets
- ANWB Explorers
- Gefopt!
Acquired[edit][]
Animated[edit][]
- I.N.K.: Invisible Network Of Kids
- Mr. Bean
- Johnny Test
- 3-2-1 Penguins!
- Animaniacs
- Pinky & the Brain
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers
- Bratz
- Winx Club
- PopPixie
- Totally Spies!
- Four Eyes
- Lucky Luke
- Cosmic Quantum Ray
- Rabbids Invasion
- ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks
- Corneil & Bernie
- Horrid Henry
- Dragon Hunters
- Flatmania
- Edgar & Ellen
- Frankenstein's Cat
- Geronimo Stilton
- Delilah & Julius
- Grossology
- Fat Dog Mendoza
- Growing Up Creepie
- League of Super Evil
- My Dad the Rock Star
- Lola & Virginia
- Martin Mystery
- Argai
- Monster Allergy
- Potatoes & Dragons
- Ricky Sprocket: Showbiz Boy
- Yakkity Yak
- Sabrina: The Animated Series
- Wayside
- Speed Racer: The Next Generation
- Trolls: TrollsTopia
- Trollz
- Spliced
- Viva Piñata
- Skyland
- Lego City Adventures
- Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures
- Pokémon
- Rayana's Mysteries Adventures
- The Boss Baby: Back in Business
- Ollie's Pack
- Dorg Van Dango
- Tangerine and Cow
- Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous
- Kitty Is Not a Cat
Live-action[edit][]
- Wingin' It
- Chica Vampiro
- Make It Pop
- The Other Kingdom
- Star Falls
- Just Add Magic
- Sweet Valley High
- My Parents Are Aliens
- The Saddle Club
- Naturally, Sadie
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
- Life with Boys
- Saved by the Bell
Nick Jr[]
- 44 Cats
- Arthur
- The Adventures of Paddington
- The Backyardigans
- Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
- Blaze and the Monster Machines
- Blue's Clues
- Bob The Builder
- Boobah
- Bruno and the Banana Bunch
- Bubble Guppies
- Caillou
- Clifford the Big Red Dog
- Cliffords Puppy Days
- Curious George
- Domo
- Dora and Friends: Into the City!
- Dora the Explorer
- Dragon Tales
- Fifi and the Flowertots
- Fireman Sam
- Go, Diego, Go!
- Gombby's Green Island
- Jellabies
- Lunar Jim
- Max & Ruby
- Maya And Miguel
- The Magic School Bus
- Make Way for Noddy
- Mr. Men and Little Miss
- Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends
- Mona & Sketch
- Ni Hao, Kai-Lan
- Oswald
- PAW Patrol
- Paz
- Peppa Pig
- Peg+Cat
- Pingu
- Postman Pat
- Rolie Polie Olie
- Roray The Racing Car
- Rupert Bear, Follow the Magic...
- Rusty Rivets
- Sid The Science Kid
- Shaun the Sheep
- Shimmer And Shine
- Sunny Day
- Super Why!
- Thomas & Friends
- Timmy Time
- Team Umizoomi
- Tots TV
- The Smurfs
- Wallykazam!
- Wanda and the Alien
- The Wonder Pets
- WordGirl
- WordWorld
- Wow Wow Wubbzy
- Wussywat the Clumsy Cat
- Zingen met Paula