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NPO Start

The Netherlands' public broadcaster streaming platform — NPO 1, NPO 2, NPO 3, and a vast Dutch TV archive.

NPO Start is a free streaming service with optional paid plans, available in 1+ countries. NPO Start offers free tier available (ad-supported), npo start plus (~€3.95/mo) removes ads, live streams of npo 1, npo 2, npo 3. Popular titles include NPO 1 Live, Dutch National Football, Heel Holland Bakt. Founded in 2014, headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands.

About NPO Start

NPO Start is the on-demand streaming service of the NPO (Nederlandse Publieke Omroep), the Netherlands' public broadcaster. It offers free access to live streams of NPO 1, NPO 2, and NPO 3, plus a large archive of Dutch TV programmes. NPO Start Plus is a paid subscription (~€3.95/month) that removes advertisements, provides early access to new episodes, and offers extra content. The platform carries selected sports coverage including Dutch national football team matches and the Olympic Games. NPO Start is geo-restricted to the Netherlands and is funded by the Dutch government.

Key Features

  • Free tier available (ad-supported)
  • NPO Start Plus (~€3.95/mo) removes ads
  • Live streams of NPO 1, NPO 2, NPO 3
  • Extensive Dutch TV archive
  • Dutch national team football and Olympic coverage

Popular Content

NPO 1 LiveDutch National FootballHeel Holland BaktEenVandaagNPO Documentary

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Last updated: March 2026