| IRIB Varzesh | |
| Logo Alt: | IRIB Varzesh |
| Launch Date: | July 18, 2012 |
| Network: | Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting |
| Owner: | IRIB |
| Picture Format: | (1080p, HDTV, 576i, SDTV) |
| Country: | Iran |
| Area: | Asia and Guyana |
| Language: | Persian |
| Headquarters: | Tehran |
| Website: | www.varzeshtv.ir |
| Terr Serv 1: | Jamaran |
| Terr Chan 1: | Ch43 UHF Digital |
| Online Chan 1: | IRIB Varzesh Live Streaming |
IRIB Varzesh (Persian: شبکه ورزش English: Sports channel, Shibkâh-e Vârzesh) is a national sports TV channel in Iran which was launched on July 18, 2012 and is the fifth Iranian television channel to broadcast in digital mode and the second one to broadcast in High Definition quality. This channel is currently available using Set-top box devices and online.
This channel broadcasts some sports competitions held in Iran and the world. Broadcasting of channel programs in HD format and HEVC codec from terrestrial and satellite receivers began on 29 November 2020.[1]
After the implementation of the digital broadcasting system and the expansion of this system in Iran, the number of national channels increased. IRIB Varzesh was officially inaugurated on 18 July 2012 with the presence of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the then President of Iran.[2]
IRIB Varzesh was placed on the third transmitter in the provinces on 31 July 2012.[3]
The director of this channel is currently Sina Motazedi.
This channel is broadcast in most parts of Iran through digital transmitters on the Ultra high frequency band. The channel's programs are also broadcast via Badr 5 satellite in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. However, during the live broadcast of football, volleyball, basketball, handball, tennis and other sports matches, it is possible to watch it only through digital transmitters inside Iran, and due to non-observance of the right to broadcast matches, on satellite frequencies instead of live broadcasts of matches, Various sports, sports documentaries are broadcast. Receiving IRIB Varzesh programs is free. This channel is active 24 hours a day. The channel's programs are also broadcast for free through the Internet and the Telewebion website.
Varzesh televises two Persian Gulf Pro League matches per week and occasionally televises important Azadegan League matches. The channel also shows Olympic and World Cup documentaries and educational sports videos.
Varzesh also airs several popular Iranian Wrestling shows, including: 120 Football which focuses on European Football, Meydan which focuses on Iranian sports and Lezate Football which mainly televises European and International football matches.[4] Varzesh also other sports Volleyball tournament in the world and Iran.