Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT) is a Brazilian free-to-air television network, funded on August 19, 1981, by the businessman and TV host Silvio Santos. The network was established after a public competition of the federal government for the creation of two new television networks, created from revoked concessions of the extinct networks Tupi and Excelsior. SBT was funded in the same day that the concession agreement was signed, and that the act was broadcast live by the network, so that this was its first aired program.
Currently, SBT is the thirteen most watched television network in Brazil, after TV Aparecida. Throughout its existence, the network previously occupied second place in the audience ranking, except between 2007 and 2014, when Rede Record took the post. SBT has about 8 owned and operated stations and 90 affiliated stations throughout the Brazilian territory, the network is also available through pay television operators (cable and satellite), by the free-to-air signal available in broadcast and satellite receivers, and also through streaming media in its mobile application (Android, iOS and Windows Phone), apps for smart TVs and in its website. Also on their website, the programming is available in video on demand for free, also available on the video-sharing site YouTube since 2010.
SBT broadcast in its programming a wide variety of television genres, whereas its own material generally stand adjacent to the entertainment. Foreign programming, is made up of mainly the telenovelas produced by the Mexican channel Televisa, American TV series, and Korean drama. It is the only commercial television broadcaster in Brazil which airs children's programming, even arranging a partnership deal with The Walt Disney Company, in which the company provides two hours of daily programming for the network. SBT also broadcast television news, producing in all three daily newscasts, a weekly news program and a weekly newscast.
Current programming
Reality shows TitlePresenterRun Bake Off Brasil Nadja Haddad Fabiana Karla 2015–present Bake Off Celebridades 2021–present Esquadrão da Moda (What Not to Wear) Renata Kuerten Lucas Anderi 2009–present Fábrica de Casamentos Chris Flores Carlos Bertolazzi Ana Furtado 2017–2020, 2026–present Cozinhe se Puder - Mestres da Sabotagem (Cutthroat Kitchen) Otaviano Costa 2021 Te Devo Essa! Brasil (Property_Brothers) Dony De Nuccio Renato Mendonça 2021 Wall Duet Brasil (The Wall Song) Ratinho 2021–present O Melhor (The Winner Is) 2022–present Shadow Brasil Raul Gil 2018–2024 Minha Mulher que Manda Eliana Celso Portiolli 2018–present Drive Thru Okê 2022–present Love Taste – Receita para o Amor Milene Pavorô Carlos Bertolazzi 2026–present Aeroporto: Área Restrita César Filho 2026–present Ex-Maridos Contra Ex-Mulheres ? In project Hotel dos Artistas (El hotel de los famosos) ? In project
Game shows TitlePresenterRun Gol Show Silvio Santos Silvio Luiz Babi Xavier Luís Ricardo Ratinho 1997–2002, 2022–present Roda a Roda Jequiti (Wheel of Fortune) Patricia Abravanel Rebeca Abravanel 2003–present Programa Silvio Santos - Gincana (Takeshi's Castle) Silvio Santos 2008–present Show do Milhão Silvio Santos Celso Portiolli Patricia Abravanel 1999–2009, 2021, 2024–present Passa ou Repassa (Double Dare) Celso Portiolli 2013–present Quem Arrisca Ganha Mais 2021–present Comprar É Bom, Levar É Melhor 2017–present Topa um Acordo Pague Menos (Let's Make a Deal) 2023–present Púlpitos da Sorte Patricia Abravanel 2023–present Jogo do Mais ou Menos (Card Sharks) Silvio Santos 2013–present Nada além de Um Minuto (Minute to Win It) 2018–present O Mais Fraco Vai Embora (Weakest Link) ? In project
Talent search TitlePresenterRun The Voice Brasil Tiago Leifert 2025–present
News programming No Alvo (2025–present) Primeiro Impacto (2016–present) SBT Brasil (2005–present) SBT Cidades (2026–present) SBT Notícias (1995, 2000–2003, 2013, 2016–2019, 2022, 2025–present) SBT Praça (1999–present) SBT Repórter (1995–2013, 2025–present) Se Liga, Brasil (2026–present)
Talk and variety shows Domingo Legal (1993–present) Eita Lucas! (2025–present) Fofocalizando (2016 as "Fofocando"–present) Notícias Impressionantes (2020–present) Operação Mesquita (2017–present) Programa do João (2025–present) Programa do Ratinho (1998–2006, 2009–present) Programa Silvio Santos (1981–2001, 2008–present) The Noite com Danilo Gentili (2014–present) Viva a Noite (1982–1992, 2007, 2026–present) Sessão +SBT (2026–present) Sessão +SBT Show (2026-present)
Children's programming Sábado Animado (1995–present) O Picapau Amarelo (2024–present) A Pracinha (2025–present)
Comedy A Praça É Nossa (1987–present) Comédia SBT (2026–present)
Movie blocks Tela de Sucessos (1997–2024, 2025–present)
Seasonal programs Retrospectiva (2002–present) SBT Folia (2011–present) Teleton (1998–present) Troféu Imprensa (1982–present)
Series Clube do Chaves El Chapulín Colorado El Chavo del Ocho The Chosen Titans
Sports Copa do Nordeste (2018–present) UEFA Champions League (2021–present) UEFA Supercup (2021–present) CONMEBOL Sudamericana (2023–present) Box Aberto (2026–present) Galvão Futebol Clube (2026–present) SBT Sports (2021–present)
Prize draw Tele Sena (1991–present)
Telenovelas Amor valente A desalmada (reruns) O que la vida me robó (reruns)
Former programming News programming Aqui Agora (1991–1998, 2008, 2025–2026) Alô Você (2025-2026) Boletim de Ocorrências (2009–2010) Chega Mais Notícias (2024) Comando da Madrugada (1986–1994) Conexão Repórter (2010–2020) Documento Especial: Televisão Verdade (1992–1995) First Class (1996–1997) A Grande Ideia (2012) Jornal 24 Horas (1981–1988) Jornal da Massa (2007) Jornal da Semana SBT (2013–2017, 2019–2024) Jornal do SBT (1991–2016) Noticentro (1981–1988) Notícias da Manhã (2014–2015) Notícias da Última Hora (1996–1998) Notícias do Dia (1998–2000) Noticidade (1998) Pesca & Cia (1990–1998) Poder em Foco (2018, 2019–2021) SBT Agro (2024–2025) SBT Manchetes (2007) SBT Manhã (2005–2015, 2025–2026) SBT News (2023–2025) SBT Notícias Breves (2005) SBT Realidade (2007–2009) SBT Rural (2003–2006) Sinal / CBS Telenotícias (1997–2000) TJ Brasil (1988–1997) TJ Internacional (1990–1992) TJ Manhã (1988–1990, 2001–2003) TJ Noite (1988–1990) TJ Praça (1988–1991) Últimas Notícias (1981–1988)
Sports Acelerados (2015–2021) Arena SBT (2014, 2020–2025) Esporte Mágico (1993–1995) Jogo Duro (2006) SBT Esporte (1990, 1993–1996) Vrum (2008–2015)
Coverage sports FIFA World Cup (1986–1998;2026) Summer Olympics (1984–1996) FIFA World Cup qualification (1985–1993) Copa do Brasil (1995–1998) Torneio Rio-São Paulo (1997–1998) Copa Mercosur (1998) Copa CONMEBOL (1995–1997) Copa dos Campeões Mundiais (1995–1997) Copa Master de CONMEBOL (1996) Copa de Oro (1996) Festival Brasileiro de Futebol (1997) Torneio Maria Quitéria (1997–1998) Campeonato Paulista (1984; 2003) CONCACAF Gold Cup (2003) South American Youth Football Championship (2003) Copa Libertadores (1981–1984, 2020–2022) Campeonato Carioca (finalS in 2020, 2024 before matches of Vasco in home) Copa América (1989;2021) UEFA Europa League (2021–2024) UEFA Conference League (2021–2024) Copa América Femenina (2022) CART World Series (1995-2000) Indy NXT (1997–2000) Masters GP (2006) Boxing (1993–1996) Ultimate Fighting Championship (2002)
Independent programming Brasil Caminhoneiro (2012–2019) Clube Irmão Caminhoneiro Shell (1989–1995) Pesca Alternativa (2004–2014) Planeta Turismo (2014–2015) Sempre Bem (2019–2022) Siga Bem Caminhoneiro (1995–2008) Tô de Férias (2017-2018) Turismo e Aventura (2015–2017)
Children's programming Bom Dia & Cia (1993–2022, 2023, 2025) Carrossel Animado (2007–2013, 2015–2016, 2016–2017) Casa da Angélica (1993–1996) Cine Disney (1988–1993) Clube do Carrossel (2013) Curtindo com Crianças (2007–2008) Desenhos Pré-Escola (2015) Disney Club (1997–2001) Disney CRUJ (2001–2002) Domingo Animado (2007–2010. 2025-2026) Domingo Série (2022–2024, also an Sábado Série) Do Ré Mi com Vovó Mafalda (1991–1992) Do Ré Mi Fá Sol Lá Si (1988–1991) Feriadão SBT (2011–2015, 2023–2025) Férias com Patati Patata (2012) Festival de Desenhos (1998–1999) Festolândia (1991–1992; 1999–2005) A Hora Warner (2001–2007) Mariane (1990–1991) Mundo Disney (2015–2018) Oradukapeta (1987–1990) Programa Bozo (1981–1991, 2013) Programa da Maisa (2019–2020) Programa Sérgio Mallandro (1994–1996) SBT Apresenta: Luccas Toon (2024–2025) Sessão Carrossel (1985–1989) Sessão Desenho (1981–2007, 2018–2019) Show da Simony (1989–1990) Show Maravilha (1987–1994)
Talk and variety shows Acontece Lá em Casa (2017) Almoço com as Estrelas (1981–1983) Alô, Christina (1997–1998) Big Domingo (1991–1992) Canta e Dança, Minha Gente (1999–2002) Casos de Família (2004–2026) Charme (2004–2008) Chega Mais (2024) Circo do Tiru (2024–2025) Cocktail (1991–1992) O Conquistador do Fim do Mundo (2003) Corrida Maluca (1989–1991) De Frente com Gabi (1998–2000, 2002–2004, 2010–2015) Disco de Ouro (2002–2003) Domingugu (1993) Eliana (2009–2024) Em Nome do Amor (1994–2000) É Tudo Nosso! (2024) Fala Dercy (2000) Falando Francamente (2002–2004) Fantasia (1997–2000, 2007–2008) Gabi Quase Proibida (2013–2014) Hebe (1986–2010) O Homem do Sapato Branco (1981–1983) Hot Hot Hot (1994–1995) Jogo das Famílias (1981–1984) Jô Soares Onze e Meia (1988–1999) Márcia (1997–1998) Moacyr Franco Show (1981–1983) Mundo Pet (2014–2015) Musicamp (1987) Nações Unidas (1992–1993) Novos Talentos (1984) Okay Pessoal!!! (2014–2016) Olha Você (2008–2009) Paradão Sertanejo (1994–1995) Perfil (1988–1992; 1993–1998) Porta da Esperança (1984–1996) O Povo na TV (1981–1984) Programa Cor-de-Rosa (2004) Programa de Vídeos (1992–1993) Programa Ferreira Netto (1981–1982) Programa Flávio Cavalcanti (1983–1986) Programa Livre (1991–2001) Programa Raul Gil (1981–1984, 2010–2024) Programa Silvia Poppovic (1990–1992) Quer Namorar Comigo (1992–1994) Rei Majestade (2006–2007) Rouge: A História (2002) Sabadão (1991–2002) Sabadão com Celso Portiolli (2015–2017) Sabadou com Virginia (2024–2026) SBT Podnight (2024–2026) Show da Gente (2009–2010) Show da Tarde (1983–1984) Show de Calouros (1981–1996) Show do Ratinho (2000–2001) Show sem Limite (1981–1985) Tempo de Alegria (1997–1999) Tentação (1994–2009) Topa Tudo por Dinheiro (1991–2001) Triturando (2020–2021) TV Animal (1988–1992, 1995–1996, 2009–2010) TV Informátika (1985) TV Powww! (1984–1989) Uma Noite em Portugal (1984–1988) Vem pra Cá (2021–2022) Ver para Crer (2006–2007) Xaveco (1997–2001, 2003–2004, 2019–2020)
Talent search Ídolos (2006–2007)
Comedy Alegria 81 (1981–1983) Campeonato de Humoristas (2010) Dedé e o Comando Maluco (2005–2008) A Escolinha do Golias (1990–1997) Meu Cunhado (2004–2006) Ô... Coitado! (1999–2000) Reapertura (1981–1984) Sem Controle (2007) Veja o Gordo (1987–1990)
Movie blocks 8 e Meia no Cinema (2005–2009) Cine Belas Artes (2001–2017) Cine Espetacular (2000–2025) Cine Família (2011–2015) Cinema como no Cinema (1987–1990) Cinema de Domingo (1993–1998) Cinema de Graça (1994, 2021–2022) Cinema em Casa (1988–2011, 2023–2026) Cinespecial (2000) Duas Sessões (1986–1995) Feriadão SBT (2011–2014) Festival de Filmes (1988–1991, 1996–2004) Fim de Noite (1995–2008) Hoje no Cinema (2007–2009) LM Legendado (1984–1994) Longa Metragem Épico (1985–1986) Made for TV (2001–2003) Quarta no Cinema (1995–1996) Quinta no Cinema (1986–1995, 2003–2006) Sabadocine (2009–2010) Sábado Cine (1986–1987; 1994–1995) Sábado Legendado (1997) Sessão das Dez (1985–1998, 2003–2004) Sessão das Dez e Meia (2004–2005) Sessão das Nove Premiada (1981–1983) Sessão Meia-Noite (2022) Sessão Premiada (1981–1986, 2000–2007) Sessão Renato Aragão (2021–2022) Toda Noite no Cinema (2006)