This is a list of former channels on XM Satellite Radio, in addition to information on format changes of existing channels. Also included is information on temporary channels and seasonal channels.
These actions took place before 2008-11-12, the merger of the Sirius and XM channel lineups.
Most of these XM channels still exist on the lineup, but have made changes to its presentation method or playlist:
These channels are no longer part of the XM platform:
These channels are season- and holiday-based, and are only around for a part of the year. It is not uncommon that they take the place of an existing channel. As of 2014, Sirius XM has reduced the periods that some of the holiday channels run for the 2015 season with only Holly and Holiday Traditions running for the full season (day after Halloween to day after Christmas.)
The following seasonal channels also aired on XM in past years:
On 2008-04-30, the XM channels were no longer offered on AOL Radio,[5] as AOL switched to CBS Radio for some of its content, thus ending a partnership between AOL and XM.
These actions took place on or after 2008-11-12, the merger of the SIRIUS and XM channel lineups.
These channels were merged with their Sirius counterpart to reduce redundancies across the two channel lineups:
These channels are no longer included in the XM part of the Sirius XM Radio platform:
These channels are specialty themed channels aired to coincide with an event, or devoted to a single personality or musical artist:
Channel will offer live daily fantasy programming covering the spectrum of sports
24/7 Channel to Offer Retrospective of King's Career With Classic Interviews, Greatest Moments From Radio and Television, One-on-One Interview With XM's Bob Edwards and More
"XM LED: The Led Zeppelin Channel" To Feature U.S. Premiere of "The Song Remains the Same" Reissue with Previously Unreleased Material, Interviews with Led Zeppelin and More
"Led Zeppelin Radio" will be broadcast on SIRIUS channel 12 and XM channel 39 and will feature Led Zeppelin music 24/7, including interviews and rarities
Quincy Jones to Serve as Executive Advisor for the Month-Long Channel to Commemorate 25th Anniversary Release of Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
'Strait Country' to Feature Music from Strait's Entire Recording Catalog, Exclusive Interviews, Original Programming and More to Coincide with the Release of New Album, 'Troubadour'
XM, EWTN to host six-day XM channel devoted to Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States April 15–20
Month-Long Dedicated Coldplay Channel to Feature Exclusive, Uncut Live Performances from Viva La Vida Tour, Tracks from their New Album, Interviews With the Band and More
Six-Week Dedicated Metallica Channel Hosted by the Band to Feature Complete Catalog, Rare, Live Performances, Interviews and More
"Dave Matthews Band Radio" to broadcast non-stop Dave Matthews Band music, plus exclusive stories from all four band members
"The Woodstock Channel" to highlight Woodstock's performers with music and interviews