ABC Commercial launches four FAST channels on LG Smart TVs

ABC Commercial is pleased to announce the launch of four new Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels on LG Smart TVs, with the multi-territory deal bringing top-quality Australian programming to viewers across North America, Great Britain and select countries across Asia, Europe and the Nordics

Available now via the LG Channels app, the FAST channels territory rollout encompasses:

• United States: ABC Entertains and ABC Kids
• Canada: ABC Entertains, ABC Factual and ABC Kids
• United Kingdom, Ireland, The Netherlands, the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway) and Singapore: ABC Entertains, ABC Everyday, ABC Factual and ABC Kids.

This launch marks a major step in ABC Commercial’s international expansion in the rapidly growing FAST space, offering audiences free, 24/7 curated content to audiences without the need for a subscription or login.

“We’re proud to introduce international viewers to ABC’s world-class programming through our new FAST channels,” says Brian Lee, Sales Manager – Digital at ABC Commercial. “From bold dramas and compelling documentaries to lifestyle inspiration and fun for the whole family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy — completely free.”

"We're delighted to welcome ABC to LG Channels and provide their standout Australian entertainment, lifestyle, factual and kids' programming to LG TV owners. This partnership reflects our ongoing effort to offer high-quality, free entertainment on LG Channels across the world", commented Sabina McNally (Content Acquisitions Senior Manager, LGEEH Europe WebOS Content & Services).

CHANNEL LINE-UP

ABC Entertains

Your go-to for cheeky, clever, world-class entertainment! 

Showcasing hit Australian dramas and comedies that’ll get you laughing, keep you hooked, and have you coming back for more.

Key launch programs include quintessential ABC comedies Aftertaste and Upper Middle Bogan.

ABC Everyday

For feel-good living wherever you are.

Celebrates the simple joys found in the garden, kitchen, on holidays, or in embracing DIY. Inspiration is just moments away.

Key launch programs include award-winning life-style favourites Restoration Australia, Back Roads and Gardening Australia, as well as the fascinating and immersive series Cheese Slices.

ABC Factual

Curious? Come on the journey with ABC Factual!

Home to fresh, innovative and compelling Australian documentaries that explore and reveal our world in surprising ways.

Key launch programs include the heart-warming New Leash on Life which matches dogs with their dream owners, plus AI vs Human: The Creativity Experiment.

ABC Kids

Epic shows, full of fun and friendship!

Dive into big adventures and explore amazing worlds – there’s always something new to discover and enjoy on ABC Kids.

Key launch programs include Reef School, a delightful underwater adventure for preschoolers, plus Create, a hands-on, imaginative craft series for kids.

“FAST is a significant and growing area of business for ABC Commercial,” says Lee. “This launch on LG Channels encompasses a hybrid strategy that combines the best of linear FAST streams with curated on-demand libraries, giving viewers flexibility and choice in how they engage with ABC’s content.”

Tom Parsons, Amagi’s Senior Director, Business Development APAC, said “Partnering with ABC Commercial is really exciting for Amagi. Being able to bring the ABC's iconic, world-class Australian content to international audiences via leading platforms like LG Channels reflects a meaningful new shift in how premium content is distributed and discovered. As FAST continues to reshape TV, partnerships like this demonstrate how broadcasters can unlock reach and connect with Audiences in a way that feels both modern and transformative." 

The four channels are available on LG Smart TVs equipped with webOS through the LG Channels offering, delivering a seamless, ad-supported streaming experience directly into homes.