NBCUniversal to close Universal Kids cable network on March 6

NBCUniversal will shut down its Universal Kids cable network on March 6. This decision comes as the company prepares to spin off most of its cable networks into a new publicly traded company. The closure reflects the challenges in the pay-TV market, where viewership and advertising have declined. Universal Kids, which was created from the former Sprout network, faced stiff competition from streaming services and other cable networks. NBCUniversal remains committed to family entertainment through its brands like Illumination and DreamWorks Animation, and will continue to offer kids programming on its streaming service, Peacock.