How to watch RTL 4 live online
RTL 4's programmes stream on Videoland, RTL Nederland's paid streaming service. As a paid service, Videoland keeps working for Dutch subscribers on temporary stays in the EU and EEA.
Videoland carries RTL's shows, series and live channels in its plans. On TV, RTL 4 comes with Dutch TV packages.
- Country
- Netherlands
- Run by
- RTL Nederland
- Type
- General
- Language
- Dutch
- Live, in Dutch
- RTL 4 live kijken
- Watch live
- Videoland
- Cost at home
- Paid plans; see Videoland for prices
- Abroad
- Partly: EU trips
- Checked
- 2 November 2026
Can you watch RTL 4 abroad?
As a paid service, Videoland falls under the EU portability rule: subscribers living in the Netherlands keep access on temporary stays in another EU or EEA country, with possible gaps for rights.
Outside the EU and EEA, Videoland is not offered.
No official way abroad
RTL Nederland has no international version of Videoland outside the EU and EEA.
Watch RTL 4 in Spain, Germany, France and more
RTL 4 in Spain, Germany, France and Portugal
Only on a short trip. On a short trip from the Netherlands, paid streaming plans keep working under the EU portability rule; free apps do not have to.
RTL 4 in the USA and the UK
We found no official way to watch RTL 4 live in the USA or the UK.
Apps for RTL 4: TV, phone and laptop
What is RTL 4?
RTL 4 is the biggest Dutch private channel, part of RTL Nederland. It is known for RTL Boulevard, Goede tijden, slechte tijden and RTL Nieuws.
It is not the same channel as RTL in Germany.
RTL 4: common questions
Is RTL 4 free online?
Its programmes stream on Videoland, which is paid.
Can I use Videoland abroad?
On temporary stays in the EU and EEA, yes. Outside, no.
Is RTL 4 the same as German RTL?
No, they are different channels.
Which app do I need to watch RTL 4 live?
Videoland (Netherlands; EU trips): web, phones, tablets, smart TVs.
Can I watch RTL 4 on a smart TV?
Yes. Videoland has an app for smart TVs (Netherlands; EU trips).
Can I watch RTL 4 in the USA?
We found no official way to watch RTL 4 live in the USA.
Where the facts come from
We check every fact on the broadcaster's own pages, or on two independent sources that agree.
Last checked: 2 November 2026. Prices and rules change: the official pages always win.
