Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group will go off the air and offline on Saturday, September 27, from 11 to 2 p.m. (Central Time), across all its TV properties and related web platforms for its signature Worldwide Day of Play (WWDP). This marks the first time ever that all Nickelodeon television networks and its related websites–including: Nickelodeon (Channel 31), The N (Channel 349), Noggin (Channel 105) , Nicktoons Network (Channel 348), Nick.com, Noggin.com, Nicktoonsnetwork.com, and The-N.com–will go dark to inspire kids to participate in the fight against childhood obesity. Nickelodeon will return to the air at 2 p.m. (central) with healthy messaging, all-new programming, and the finale of the extreme sports competition, My Family’s Got GUTS!, at 7 p.m. (central).
FAQs
What is the Nickelodeon World Wide Day of Play?
On WWDP, Nickelodeon will shut off all programming and go dark for three hours to encourage kids and their parents to turn off the TV and go outside to play. This program is implemented by the networks, not Cox Communications
When is WWDP?
Saturday, September 27 from 11am -2pm (central time).
What networks are affected?
Networks that will go dark include Nickelodeon, The N, Noggin and Nicktoons Network as well as websites Nick.com, Noggin.com, Nicktoonsnetwork.com, and The-N.com.
Will I receive a credit on my Cox bill due to loss of programming?
This program is implemented by the networks, not Cox Communications. Customers will not receive any credit due to WWDP.
Who can I call to find out more about WWDP or to complain?
You can call the Nick viewer services hotline at 212-258-7579.
