diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/base/channel_operations.py b/lib/streaming_providers/base/channel_operations.py
index 95df6ec..4e42028 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/base/channel_operations.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/base/channel_operations.py
@@ -28,14 +28,14 @@ class ChannelOperations:
         channels = provider.get_channels(**kwargs)
         logger.info(f"Retrieved {len(channels)} channels from '{provider_name}'")
 
-        if fetch_manifests and not provider.uses_dynamic_manifests:
-            enriched = []
-            for channel in channels:
-                enriched_channel = provider.enrich_channel_data(channel, **kwargs)
-                if enriched_channel:
-                    enriched.append(enriched_channel)
-            logger.info(f"Enriched {len(enriched)}/{len(channels)} channels")
-            return enriched
+#        if fetch_manifests and not provider.uses_dynamic_manifests:
+#            enriched = []
+#            for channel in channels:
+#                enriched_channel = provider.enrich_channel_data(channel, **kwargs)
+#                if enriched_channel:
+#                    enriched.append(enriched_channel)
+#            logger.info(f"Enriched {len(enriched)}/{len(channels)} channels")
+#            return enriched
 
         return channels
 
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/__init__.py b/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/__init__.py
index 8ac36cd..e90c277 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/__init__.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/__init__.py
@@ -1,14 +1,28 @@
 # streaming_providers/base/models/__init__.py
+from .channel import Channel, StreamingChannel
+from .content import Content, ContentType, Quality, StreamingMode
 from .drm import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig, LicenseUnwrapperParams
-from .streaming_channel import StreamingChannel
+from .event import Event, EventStatus
 from .subscription import SubscriptionPackage, UserSubscription
 
 __all__ = [
+    # Content hierarchy
+    "Content",
+    "Channel",
+    "Event",
+    # Backward compatibility
     "StreamingChannel",
+    # Enums
+    "StreamingMode",
+    "ContentType",
+    "Quality",
+    "EventStatus",
+    # DRM
     "DRMConfig",
     "LicenseConfig",
     "LicenseUnwrapperParams",
     "DRMSystem",
+    # Subscription
     "SubscriptionPackage",
     "UserSubscription",
-]
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/channel.py b/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/channel.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3f4f8f1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/channel.py
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+# streaming_providers/base/models/channel.py
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from typing import Dict, List, Optional
+
+from .content import Content, Quality
+from ..utils.logger import logger
+
+
+@dataclass
+class Channel(Content):
+    """
+    Represents a continuously available live channel or VOD stream.
+    """
+
+    channel_number: Optional[int] = None
+    is_radio: bool = False
+
+    def __post_init__(self):
+        self._validate_fields()
+        if self.is_radio and self.content_type == "LIVE":
+            self.content_type = "RADIO"
+            self.quality = "AUDIO"
+
+    def _validate_fields(self):
+        if self.mode == "vod" and self.content_type == "LIVE":
+            logger.warning(
+                f"Channel {self.name} ({self.content_id}): "
+                f"VOD mode with LIVE content_type - consider changing to VOD"
+            )
+        if self.session_manifest and self.manifest:
+            logger.warning(
+                f"Channel {self.name} ({self.content_id}): "
+                f"session_manifest=True but manifest URL is set - manifest will be ignored"
+            )
+
+    # Backward compatibility alias
+    @property
+    def channel_id(self) -> str:
+        return self.content_id
+
+    @channel_id.setter
+    def channel_id(self, value: str):
+        self.content_id = value
+
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict:
+        result = super().to_dict()
+        result["ChannelNumber"] = self.channel_number
+        result["IsRadio"] = self.is_radio
+        return result
+
+    def is_audio_content(self) -> bool:
+        return self.is_radio
+
+    def detect_and_set_radio(self) -> None:
+        if self.is_radio:
+            return
+        radio_indicators = [
+            self.name.lower().startswith("radio"),
+            "radio" in self.name.lower(),
+            self.quality in ["audio", "aac", "mp3", "AUDIO"],
+            self.description and "radio" in self.description.lower(),
+            self.genre and "radio" in self.genre.lower(),
+        ]
+        if any(radio_indicators):
+            self.is_radio = True
+            if not self.quality or self.quality.upper() not in [q for q in vars(Quality).values() if isinstance(q, str)]:
+                self.quality = "AUDIO"
+            if self.content_type == "LIVE":
+                self.content_type = "RADIO"
+
+    def validate(self) -> List[str]:
+        warnings = []
+        if not self.manifest and not self.manifest_script:
+            warnings.append("No manifest URL or manifest script provided")
+        if self.license_url and not self.drm_config:
+            warnings.append("License URL provided but no DRM configuration")
+        if self.mode == "vod" and self.content_type == "LIVE":
+            warnings.append("VOD mode should not have LIVE content_type")
+        if self.is_radio and self.quality not in ["AUDIO", "audio", None]:
+            warnings.append(f"Radio channel has video quality setting: {self.quality}")
+        return warnings
+
+    # Factory methods
+    @classmethod
+    def create_live_channel(
+        cls, name: str, channel_id: str, provider: str, **kwargs
+    ) -> "Channel":
+        return cls(
+            name=name,
+            content_id=channel_id,
+            provider=provider,
+            mode="live",
+            content_type="LIVE",
+            **kwargs,
+        )
+
+    @classmethod
+    def create_vod_channel(
+        cls, name: str, content_id: str, provider: str, **kwargs
+    ) -> "Channel":
+        return cls(
+            name=name,
+            content_id=content_id,
+            provider=provider,
+            mode="vod",
+            content_type="VOD",
+            **kwargs,
+        )
+
+    @classmethod
+    def create_radio_channel(
+        cls, name: str, channel_id: str, provider: str, **kwargs
+    ) -> "Channel":
+        return cls(
+            name=name,
+            content_id=channel_id,
+            provider=provider,
+            is_radio=True,
+            content_type="RADIO",
+            quality="AUDIO",
+            **kwargs,
+        )
+
+
+# Backward compatibility alias — all existing code using StreamingChannel continues to work
+StreamingChannel = Channel
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/content.py b/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/content.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0057fed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/content.py
@@ -0,0 +1,141 @@
+# streaming_providers/base/models/content.py
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from typing import Dict, List, Optional
+
+from .drm import DRMConfig
+
+
+class StreamingMode:
+    """Enum for streaming modes"""
+    LIVE = "live"
+    VOD = "vod"
+
+
+class ContentType:
+    """Enum for content types"""
+    LIVE = "LIVE"
+    VOD = "VOD"
+    SERIES = "SERIES"
+    MOVIE = "MOVIE"
+    RADIO = "RADIO"
+
+
+class Quality:
+    """Enum for stream quality"""
+    SD = "SD"
+    HD = "HD"
+    UHD = "UHD"
+    FOUR_K = "4K"
+    AUDIO = "AUDIO"
+
+
+@dataclass
+class Content:
+    """
+    Base dataclass for all provider content (channels, events, etc.)
+    Contains all fields shared between content types.
+    """
+
+    # Core identification
+    name: str
+    content_id: str
+    provider: str
+
+    # Visual
+    logo_url: Optional[str] = None
+
+    # Streaming configuration
+    mode: str = "live"
+    session_manifest: bool = False
+    manifest: Optional[str] = None
+    manifest_script: Optional[str] = None
+
+    # DRM/CDM settings
+    cdm_type: Optional[str] = None
+    use_cdm: bool = True
+    cdm: Optional[str] = None
+    cdm_mode: str = "external"
+    drm_config: Optional[DRMConfig] = None
+
+    # Video settings
+    video: str = "best"
+    on_demand: bool = True
+    speed_up: bool = True
+
+    # Metadata
+    quality: Optional[str] = None
+    content_type: str = "LIVE"
+    description: Optional[str] = None
+    genre: Optional[str] = None
+    language: str = "de"
+    country: str = "DE"
+
+    # Streaming URLs
+    license_url: Optional[str] = None
+    certificate_url: Optional[str] = None
+    streaming_format: Optional[str] = None
+
+    def set_static_manifest(self, manifest_url: str) -> None:
+        """Set a static manifest URL."""
+        self.manifest = manifest_url
+        self.session_manifest = False
+        self.manifest_script = None
+
+    def set_dynamic_manifest(self, manifest_script_params: str) -> None:
+        """Set dynamic manifest parameters fetched at request time."""
+        self.manifest = None
+        self.session_manifest = True
+        self.manifest_script = manifest_script_params
+
+    def get_streaming_urls(self) -> List[str]:
+        """Return all relevant URLs."""
+        urls = []
+        if self.manifest:
+            urls.append(self.manifest)
+        if self.license_url:
+            urls.append(self.license_url)
+        if self.certificate_url:
+            urls.append(self.certificate_url)
+        return urls
+
+    def requires_drm(self) -> bool:
+        return bool(self.drm_config) or bool(self.license_url)
+
+    @property
+    def dynamic_manifest(self) -> bool:
+        return self.session_manifest
+
+    @dynamic_manifest.setter
+    def dynamic_manifest(self, value: bool):
+        self.session_manifest = value
+
+    @property
+    def requires_session_manifest(self) -> bool:
+        return self.session_manifest
+
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict:
+        result = {
+            "Name": self.name,
+            "Id": self.content_id,
+            "Provider": self.provider,
+            "LogoUrl": self.logo_url,
+            "Quality": self.quality,
+            "Mode": self.mode,
+            "SessionManifest": self.session_manifest,
+            "Manifest": self.manifest,
+            "ManifestScript": self.manifest_script,
+            "CdmType": self.cdm_type,
+            "UseCdm": self.use_cdm,
+            "Cdm": self.cdm,
+            "CdmMode": self.cdm_mode,
+            "Video": self.video,
+            "OnDemand": self.on_demand,
+            "SpeedUp": self.speed_up,
+            "ContentType": self.content_type,
+            "Country": self.country,
+            "Language": self.language,
+            "StreamingFormat": self.streaming_format,
+        }
+        if self.drm_config:
+            result["DrmConfig"] = self.drm_config.to_dict()
+        return result
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/event.py b/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/event.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f9bc207
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/event.py
@@ -0,0 +1,109 @@
+# streaming_providers/base/models/event.py
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from datetime import datetime
+from enum import Enum
+from typing import Dict, List, Optional
+
+from .content import Content
+
+
+class EventStatus(Enum):
+    SCHEDULED = "SCHEDULED"
+    LIVE = "LIVE"
+    ENDED = "ENDED"
+    CANCELLED = "CANCELLED"
+
+
+@dataclass
+class Event(Content):
+    """
+    Represents a one-time live or scheduled event (concert, sports match, etc.)
+    """
+
+    start_time: Optional[datetime] = None
+    end_time: Optional[datetime] = None
+    status: EventStatus = EventStatus.SCHEDULED
+
+    def __post_init__(self):
+        # Auto-derive status from times if left at default
+        if self.status == EventStatus.SCHEDULED and self.start_time and self.end_time:
+            now = datetime.now()
+            if self.start_time <= now <= self.end_time:
+                self.status = EventStatus.LIVE
+            elif now > self.end_time:
+                self.status = EventStatus.ENDED
+
+    # Semantic alias
+    @property
+    def event_id(self) -> str:
+        return self.content_id
+
+    @event_id.setter
+    def event_id(self, value: str):
+        self.content_id = value
+
+    @property
+    def is_live(self) -> bool:
+        return self.status == EventStatus.LIVE
+
+    @property
+    def is_upcoming(self) -> bool:
+        return self.status == EventStatus.SCHEDULED
+
+    @property
+    def duration_minutes(self) -> Optional[int]:
+        if self.start_time and self.end_time:
+            return int((self.end_time - self.start_time).total_seconds() / 60)
+        return None
+
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict:
+        result = super().to_dict()
+        result.update({
+            "StartTime": self.start_time.isoformat() if self.start_time else None,
+            "EndTime": self.end_time.isoformat() if self.end_time else None,
+            "Status": self.status.value,
+            "DurationMinutes": self.duration_minutes,
+        })
+        return result
+
+    def validate(self) -> List[str]:
+        warnings = []
+        if not self.manifest and not self.manifest_script:
+            warnings.append("No manifest URL or manifest script provided")
+        if self.license_url and not self.drm_config:
+            warnings.append("License URL provided but no DRM configuration")
+        if self.start_time and self.end_time and self.start_time >= self.end_time:
+            warnings.append("start_time must be before end_time")
+        return warnings
+
+    # Factory methods
+    @classmethod
+    def create_live_event(
+        cls, name: str, event_id: str, provider: str, **kwargs
+    ) -> "Event":
+        return cls(
+            name=name,
+            content_id=event_id,
+            provider=provider,
+            status=EventStatus.LIVE,
+            **kwargs,
+        )
+
+    @classmethod
+    def create_scheduled_event(
+        cls,
+        name: str,
+        event_id: str,
+        provider: str,
+        start_time: datetime,
+        end_time: datetime,
+        **kwargs,
+    ) -> "Event":
+        return cls(
+            name=name,
+            content_id=event_id,
+            provider=provider,
+            start_time=start_time,
+            end_time=end_time,
+            **kwargs,
+        )
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/streaming_channel.py b/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/streaming_channel.py
deleted file mode 100644
index ca54cf2..0000000
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/base/models/streaming_channel.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,333 +0,0 @@
-# streaming_providers/base/models.py
-import logging
-from dataclasses import dataclass
-from enum import Enum
-from typing import Dict, List, Optional
-
-from .drm import DRMConfig
-
-# Setup logging for validation warnings
-logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
-
-
-class StreamingMode(Enum):
-    """Enum for streaming modes"""
-
-    LIVE = "live"
-    VOD = "vod"
-
-
-class ContentType(Enum):
-    """Enum for content types"""
-
-    LIVE = "LIVE"
-    VOD = "VOD"
-    SERIES = "SERIES"
-    MOVIE = "MOVIE"
-    RADIO = "RADIO"
-
-
-class Quality(Enum):
-    """Enum for stream quality"""
-
-    SD = "SD"
-    HD = "HD"
-    UHD = "UHD"
-    FOUR_K = "4K"
-    AUDIO = "AUDIO"
-
-
-@dataclass
-class StreamingChannel:
-    """
-    Universal channel representation for all providers
-
-    Backward Compatibility Note:
-    - All existing fields remain unchanged
-    - New fields have default values
-    - All existing methods remain functional
-    """
-
-    # Core identification
-    name: str
-    channel_id: str
-    provider: str  # 'joyn', 'zdf', 'ard', etc.
-
-    # Visual elements
-    logo_url: Optional[str] = None
-
-    # Channel metadata
-    channel_number: Optional[int] = None  # Display channel number (e.g., 1, 3, 99)
-    quality: Optional[str] = None  # 'SD', 'HD', 'UHD', '4K'
-
-    # Streaming configuration
-    mode: str = "live"  # "live" or "vod" - kept as string for compatibility
-    session_manifest: bool = False
-    manifest: Optional[str] = None
-    manifest_script: Optional[str] = None
-
-    # DRM/CDM settings
-    cdm_type: Optional[str] = None
-    use_cdm: bool = True
-    cdm: Optional[str] = None
-    cdm_mode: str = "external"
-
-    # DRM Configuration
-    drm_config: Optional[DRMConfig] = None
-
-    # Video settings
-    video: str = "best"
-    on_demand: bool = True
-    speed_up: bool = True
-
-    # Additional metadata
-    content_type: str = "LIVE"
-    description: Optional[str] = None
-    genre: Optional[str] = None
-    language: str = "de"
-    country: str = "DE"
-
-    # Streaming URLs
-    license_url: Optional[str] = None
-    certificate_url: Optional[str] = None
-    streaming_format: Optional[str] = None
-
-    # NEW: Radio support (backward compatible - defaults to False)
-    is_radio: bool = False
-
-    def __post_init__(self):
-        """
-        Post-initialization processing for backward compatibility
-        and automatic field synchronization
-        """
-        # Run validation checks (warnings only for backward compatibility)
-        self._validate_fields()
-
-        # Auto-update content_type for radio
-        if self.is_radio and self.content_type == "LIVE":
-            self.content_type = "RADIO"
-            self.quality = "AUDIO"
-
-    def _validate_fields(self):
-        """
-        Internal validation method that logs warnings instead of raising errors
-        for backward compatibility
-        """
-        # Validate content_type consistency
-        if self.mode == "vod" and self.content_type == "LIVE":
-            logger.warning(
-                f"Channel {self.name} ({self.channel_id}): "
-                f"VOD mode with LIVE content_type - consider changing to VOD"
-            )
-
-        # Validate manifest consistency
-        if self.session_manifest and self.manifest:
-            logger.warning(
-                f"Channel {self.name} ({self.channel_id}): "
-                f"session_manifest=True but manifest URL is set - manifest will be ignored"
-            )
-
-    def to_dict(self) -> Dict:
-        """Convert to dictionary format - backward compatible with new fields added"""
-        result = {
-            "Name": self.name,
-            "Id": self.channel_id,
-            "Provider": self.provider,
-            "LogoUrl": self.logo_url,
-            "ChannelNumber": self.channel_number,
-            "Quality": self.quality,
-            "Mode": self.mode,
-            "SessionManifest": self.session_manifest,
-            "Manifest": self.manifest,
-            "ManifestScript": self.manifest_script,
-            "CdmType": self.cdm_type,
-            "UseCdm": self.use_cdm,
-            "Cdm": self.cdm,
-            "CdmMode": self.cdm_mode,
-            "Video": self.video,
-            "OnDemand": self.on_demand,
-            "SpeedUp": self.speed_up,
-            "ContentType": self.content_type,
-            "Country": self.country,
-            "Language": self.language,
-            "StreamingFormat": self.streaming_format,
-            # NEW: Radio fields (backward compatible addition)
-            "IsRadio": self.is_radio,
-        }
-
-        # Add DRM config if present
-        if self.drm_config:
-            result["DrmConfig"] = self.drm_config.to_dict()
-
-        return result
-
-    def set_static_manifest(self, manifest_url: str) -> None:
-        """
-        Set a static manifest URL (scenario 1: provider gives manifest directly)
-        """
-        self.manifest = manifest_url
-        self.session_manifest = False
-        self.manifest_script = None
-
-    def set_dynamic_manifest(self, manifest_script_params: str) -> None:
-        """
-        Set dynamic manifest parameters (scenario 3: manifest needs to be fetched at request time)
-
-        Args:
-            manifest_script_params: Parameters needed to fetch manifest (e.g., channel_id, api_endpoint)
-        """
-        self.manifest = None
-        self.session_manifest = True
-        self.manifest_script = manifest_script_params
-
-    # NEW: Backward compatible enhancements
-
-    @classmethod
-    def create_live_channel(
-        cls, name: str, channel_id: str, provider: str, **kwargs
-    ) -> "StreamingChannel":
-        """
-        Factory method for live channels with proper defaults
-        Backward compatible: Existing code can continue using direct instantiation
-        """
-        return cls(
-            name=name,
-            channel_id=channel_id,
-            provider=provider,
-            mode="live",
-            content_type="LIVE",
-            **kwargs,
-        )
-
-    @classmethod
-    def create_vod_channel(
-        cls, name: str, content_id: str, provider: str, **kwargs
-    ) -> "StreamingChannel":
-        """
-        Factory method for VOD content
-        Backward compatible: Existing code can continue using direct instantiation
-        """
-        return cls(
-            name=name,
-            channel_id=content_id,
-            provider=provider,
-            mode="vod",
-            content_type="VOD",
-            **kwargs,
-        )
-
-    @classmethod
-    def create_radio_channel(
-        cls, name: str, channel_id: str, provider: str, **kwargs
-    ) -> "StreamingChannel":
-        """
-        Factory method for radio channels
-        Backward compatible: Existing code can continue using direct instantiation
-        """
-        return cls(
-            name=name,
-            channel_id=channel_id,
-            provider=provider,
-            is_radio=True,
-            content_type="RADIO",
-            quality="AUDIO",
-            **kwargs,
-        )
-
-    def get_streaming_urls(self) -> List[str]:
-        """
-        Extract all relevant URLs for logging/validation
-        New method - doesn't affect backward compatibility
-        """
-        urls = []
-        if self.manifest:
-            urls.append(self.manifest)
-        if self.license_url:
-            urls.append(self.license_url)
-        if self.certificate_url:
-            urls.append(self.certificate_url)
-        return urls
-
-    def requires_drm(self) -> bool:
-        """
-        Check if this channel needs DRM handling
-        New method - doesn't affect backward compatibility
-        """
-        return bool(self.drm_config) or bool(self.license_url)
-
-    def is_audio_content(self) -> bool:
-        """
-        Check if this is audio-only content (radio or audio track)
-        New method - doesn't affect backward compatibility
-        """
-        return self.is_radio
-
-    def detect_and_set_radio(self) -> None:
-        """
-        Auto-detect if this is likely a radio channel
-        New method - doesn't affect backward compatibility
-        """
-        if self.is_radio:  # Already set
-            return
-
-        radio_indicators = [
-            self.name.lower().startswith("radio"),
-            "radio" in self.name.lower(),
-            self.quality in ["audio", "aac", "mp3", "AUDIO"],
-            self.description and "radio" in self.description.lower(),
-            self.genre and "radio" in self.genre.lower(),
-        ]
-
-        if any(radio_indicators):
-            self.is_radio = True
-
-            # Update quality if not set
-            if not self.quality or self.quality.upper() not in [
-                q.value for q in Quality
-            ]:
-                self.quality = "AUDIO"
-
-            # Update content_type if it's still LIVE
-            if self.content_type == "LIVE":
-                self.content_type = "RADIO"
-
-    # Compatibility properties (optional - for clearer naming)
-    @property
-    def dynamic_manifest(self) -> bool:
-        """Alias for session_manifest with clearer name"""
-        return self.session_manifest
-
-    @dynamic_manifest.setter
-    def dynamic_manifest(self, value: bool):
-        """Setter for dynamic_manifest alias"""
-        self.session_manifest = value
-
-    @property
-    def requires_session_manifest(self) -> bool:
-        """Alternative property name for clarity"""
-        return self.session_manifest
-
-    def validate(self) -> List[str]:
-        """
-        Run comprehensive validation and return list of warnings/issues
-        New method - doesn't affect backward compatibility
-        """
-        warnings = []
-
-        # Check for missing required fields for streaming
-        if not self.manifest and not self.manifest_script:
-            warnings.append("No manifest URL or manifest script provided")
-
-        # Check DRM configuration
-        if self.license_url and not self.drm_config:
-            warnings.append("License URL provided but no DRM configuration")
-
-        # Check content type consistency
-        if self.mode == "vod" and self.content_type == "LIVE":
-            warnings.append("VOD mode should not have LIVE content_type")
-
-        # Check radio consistency
-        if self.is_radio and self.quality not in ["AUDIO", "audio", None]:
-            warnings.append(f"Radio channel has video quality setting: {self.quality}")
-
-        return warnings
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/base/provider.py b/lib/streaming_providers/base/provider.py
index a3dacb1..5f43289 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/base/provider.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/base/provider.py
@@ -15,9 +15,8 @@ from enum import Enum
 from typing import Any, Callable, ClassVar, Dict, List, Optional
 
 from ..providers.auth import AuthContext, AuthStatus
-from .models.drm import DRMConfig
 from .models.proxy_models import ProxyConfig
-from .models.streaming_channel import StreamingChannel
+from .models import DRMConfig, Event, StreamingChannel
 from .models.subscription import SubscriptionPackage, UserSubscription
 from .network import HTTPManager, HTTPManagerFactory
 from .utils.logger import logger
@@ -212,6 +211,27 @@ class StreamingProvider(ABC):
         """Fetch channels from the provider"""
         pass
 
+    @abstractmethod
+    def get_events(
+        self,
+        start_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+        end_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+        **kwargs,
+    ) -> List[Event]:
+        """
+        Fetch one-time events (concerts, sports matches, etc.) from the provider.
+
+        Args:
+            start_time: Optional lower bound — only return events ending after this time.
+            end_time: Optional upper bound — only return events starting before this time.
+                      If neither is provided, the provider returns all known events
+                      (both upcoming and currently live).
+
+        Returns:
+            List of Event objects, or empty list if provider has no events.
+        """
+        return []
+
     @abstractmethod
     def get_drm(self, channel_id: str, **kwargs) -> List[DRMConfig]:
         """Get all DRM configurations for a channel by ID"""
@@ -252,11 +272,11 @@ class StreamingProvider(ABC):
         """Get complete EPG data for this provider in XMLTV format"""
         return None
 
-    @abstractmethod
     def enrich_channel_data(
         self, channel: StreamingChannel, **kwargs
     ) -> Optional[StreamingChannel]:
-        """Enrich channel with additional data including manifest URL"""
+        """Optional: Enrich channel with additional data including manifest URL.
+        Override in subclasses that need pre-fetching of manifests/DRM before playback."""
         return None
 
     @abstractmethod
@@ -1210,4 +1230,4 @@ class StreamingProvider(ABC):
         Returns:
             Dictionary with provider-specific information
         """
-        return {}
+        return {}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/bhtelecom/provider.py b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/bhtelecom/provider.py
index 207188b..9d47301 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/bhtelecom/provider.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/bhtelecom/provider.py
@@ -7,13 +7,12 @@ Provides access to BH Telecom's live TV streaming service
 with support for channel discovery and manifest URLs.
 """
 
-import json
 import time
+import datetime
 from typing import ClassVar, Dict, List, Optional
 
-from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig
 from ...base.models.proxy_models import ProxyConfig
-from ...base.models.streaming_channel import StreamingChannel
+from ...base.models import DRMConfig, StreamingChannel, Event
 from ...base.provider import AuthType, StreamingProvider
 from ...base.utils.logger import logger
 from .constants import (
@@ -213,6 +212,14 @@ class BHTelecomProvider(StreamingProvider):
                 return self._channels_cache
             raise
 
+    def get_events(
+            self,
+            start_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            end_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            **kwargs,
+    ) -> List[Event]:
+        return []
+
     def _parse_channel(self, entry: Dict, base_url: str) -> StreamingChannel:
         channel_id = entry.get("ch")
         channel_name = entry.get("title")
@@ -227,7 +234,7 @@ class BHTelecomProvider(StreamingProvider):
 
         return StreamingChannel(
             name=channel_name,
-            channel_id=channel_id,
+            content_id=channel_id,
             provider=self.provider_name,
             logo_url=logo_url,
             manifest=manifest_url,
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/discovery/models.py b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/discovery/models.py
index b9e4259..784afdd 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/discovery/models.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/discovery/models.py
@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ class DiscoveryChannel:
 
         channel = StreamingChannel(
             name=self.name,
-            channel_id=self.channel_id,
+            content_id=self.channel_id,
             provider=provider_name,
             logo_url=self.logo_url,
             mode=self.mode,
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/discovery/provider.py b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/discovery/provider.py
index c629023..138e3cf 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/discovery/provider.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/discovery/provider.py
@@ -13,9 +13,8 @@ import base64
 from datetime import datetime
 from typing import ClassVar, Dict, List, Optional, Any
 
-from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig
 from ...base.models.proxy_models import ProxyConfig
-from ...base.models.streaming_channel import StreamingChannel
+from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig,StreamingChannel, Event
 from ...base.provider import AuthType, StreamingProvider
 from ...base.utils.logger import logger
 
@@ -368,6 +367,14 @@ class DiscoveryProvider(StreamingProvider):
             logger.error(f"Error fetching channels: {e}")
             return []
 
+    def get_events(
+            self,
+            start_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            end_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            **kwargs,
+    ) -> List[Event]:
+        return []
+
     def _extract_distribution_channels(
             self, data: Dict
     ) -> List[DiscoveryChannel]:
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/hrti/provider.py b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/hrti/provider.py
index 0d502d9..df15eae 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/hrti/provider.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/hrti/provider.py
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 # lib/streaming_providers/providers/hrti/provider.py
 import json
+import datetime
 from typing import ClassVar, Dict, List, Optional
 
 import requests
 
-from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig, LicenseUnwrapperParams
+from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig, LicenseUnwrapperParams, StreamingChannel, Event
 from ...base.models.proxy_models import ProxyConfig
-from ...base.models.streaming_channel import StreamingChannel
 from ...base.provider import AuthType, StreamingProvider
 from ...base.utils import logger
 from .auth import HRTiAuthenticator
@@ -187,6 +187,14 @@ class HRTiProvider(StreamingProvider):
             logger.error(f"Error parsing HRTi channels: {e}")
             return []
 
+    def get_events(
+            self,
+            start_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            end_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            **kwargs,
+    ) -> List[Event]:
+        return []
+
     def _parse_channel_data(self, channel_data: Dict) -> Optional[StreamingChannel]:
         """
         Parse HRTi channel data to StreamingChannel
@@ -206,7 +214,7 @@ class HRTiProvider(StreamingProvider):
             # Create channel object
             channel = StreamingChannel(
                 name=name,
-                channel_id=channel_id,
+                content_id=channel_id,
                 provider=self.provider_name,
                 logo_url=icon_url,
                 mode="live",
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/joyn/models.py b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/joyn/models.py
index 2dd573f..f9ceb49 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/joyn/models.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/joyn/models.py
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ class JoynChannel:
         """
         return StreamingChannel(
             name=self.name,
-            channel_id=self.channel_id,
+            content_id=self.channel_id,
             provider=provider_name,
             logo_url=self.logo_url,
             mode=self.mode,
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/joyn/provider.py b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/joyn/provider.py
index 5998be6..b994f97 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/joyn/provider.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/joyn/provider.py
@@ -3,15 +3,15 @@
 import hashlib
 import json
 import time
+import datetime
 import urllib.parse
 from base64 import b64decode
 from datetime import datetime, timedelta
 from json import dumps
 from typing import ClassVar, Dict, List, Optional
 
-from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig
+from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig, StreamingChannel, Event
 from ...base.models.proxy_models import ProxyConfig
-from ...base.models.streaming_channel import StreamingChannel
 from ...base.provider import AuthType, StreamingProvider
 from ...base.utils.logger import logger
 from .auth import JoynAuthenticator
@@ -270,6 +270,14 @@ class JoynProvider(StreamingProvider):
         except Exception as e:
             raise Exception(f"Error fetching channels from GraphQL: {e}")
 
+    def get_events(
+            self,
+            start_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            end_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            **kwargs,
+    ) -> List[Event]:
+        return []
+
     def _process_graphql_response(self, response_data: Dict) -> List[StreamingChannel]:
         """Process GraphQL response and convert to StreamingChannel objects"""
         if "data" not in response_data or "liveStreams" not in response_data["data"]:
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/m3u/provider.py b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/m3u/provider.py
index 5fe1bae..b36a7ac 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/m3u/provider.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/m3u/provider.py
@@ -13,11 +13,11 @@ Environment Variable:
 import os
 import re
 import time
+import datetime
 from typing import ClassVar, Dict, List, Optional
 
-from ...base.models.drm import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig
+from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig, StreamingChannel, Event
 from ...base.models.proxy_models import ProxyConfig
-from ...base.models.streaming_channel import StreamingChannel
 from ...base.provider import StreamingProvider
 from ...base.utils.logger import logger
 from ...base.utils.vfs import get_vfs
@@ -1172,6 +1172,14 @@ class M3UProvider(StreamingProvider):
                 return self._channels_cache
             raise
 
+    def get_events(
+            self,
+            start_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            end_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            **kwargs,
+    ) -> List[Event]:
+        return []
+
     def populate_streaming_data(
             self,
             channels: List[StreamingChannel],
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/magenta2/models.py b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/magenta2/models.py
index cfdd14e..fd2fb05 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/magenta2/models.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/magenta2/models.py
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ class Magenta2Channel:
         """
         return StreamingChannel(
             name=self.name,
-            channel_id=self.channel_id,
+            content_id=self.channel_id,
             provider=provider_name,
             logo_url=self.logo_url,
             mode=self.mode,
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/magenta2/provider.py b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/magenta2/provider.py
index 084df22..884c1c9 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/magenta2/provider.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/magenta2/provider.py
@@ -4,14 +4,14 @@ import base64
 import json
 import re
 import time
+import datetime
 import uuid
 from datetime import datetime, timedelta
 from typing import Any, ClassVar, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
 
-from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig
+from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig, StreamingChannel, Event
 from ...base.models.auth import AuthState
 from ...base.models.proxy_models import ProxyConfig
-from ...base.models.streaming_channel import StreamingChannel
 from ...base.network import HTTPManagerFactory, ProxyConfigManager
 from ...base.provider import StreamingProvider
 from ...base.utils.logger import logger
@@ -799,6 +799,14 @@ class Magenta2Provider(StreamingProvider):
         except Exception as e:
             raise Exception(f"Error fetching channels from Magenta2 API: {e}")
 
+    def get_events(
+            self,
+            start_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            end_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            **kwargs,
+    ) -> List[Event]:
+        return []
+
     def _get_channels_from_mpx_feeds(self) -> List[StreamingChannel]:
         """Get channels from MPX feeds discovered in manifest"""
         try:
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/magentaeu/provider.py b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/magentaeu/provider.py
index 4baa2e9..6a0daf1 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/magentaeu/provider.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/magentaeu/provider.py
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 # streaming_providers/providers/magentaeu/provider.py
 # -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
 import time
+import datetime
 from typing import ClassVar, Dict, List, Optional
 
 from ...base.auth import UserPasswordCredentials
-from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig
+from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig, StreamingChannel, Event
 from ...base.models.proxy_models import ProxyConfig
-from ...base.models.streaming_channel import StreamingChannel
 from ...base.network import ProxyConfigManager
 from ...base.provider import StreamingProvider
 from ...base.utils.logger import logger
@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ class MagentaEUProvider(StreamingProvider):
                 # Create streaming channel
                 streaming_channel = StreamingChannel(
                     name=title,
-                    channel_id=station_id or pid or title,
+                    content_id=station_id or pid or title,
                     provider=self.provider_name,
                     logo_url=logo,
                     mode="live",
@@ -265,6 +265,14 @@ class MagentaEUProvider(StreamingProvider):
 
         return channels
 
+    def get_events(
+            self,
+            start_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            end_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            **kwargs,
+    ) -> List[Event]:
+        return []
+
     def enrich_channel_data(
         self, channel: StreamingChannel, **kwargs
     ) -> Optional[StreamingChannel]:
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/rtlplus/provider.py b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/rtlplus/provider.py
index 52c7b61..b3121ad 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/rtlplus/provider.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/rtlplus/provider.py
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 # lib/streaming_providers/providers/rtlplus/provider.py
 import json
+import datetime
 from typing import ClassVar, Dict, List, Optional
 
 import requests
 
-from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig
+from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig, StreamingChannel, Event
 from ...base.models.proxy_models import ProxyConfig
-from ...base.models.streaming_channel import StreamingChannel
 from ...base.provider import StreamingProvider
 from ...base.utils import logger
 from .auth import RTLPlusAuthenticator
@@ -158,6 +158,14 @@ class RTLPlusProvider(StreamingProvider):
             logger.error(f"Error parsing RTL+ channels: {e}")
             return []
 
+    def get_events(
+            self,
+            start_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            end_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            **kwargs,
+    ) -> List[Event]:
+        return []
+
     def _parse_station_to_channel(self, station: Dict) -> Optional[StreamingChannel]:
         """
         Parse a station object from RTL+ API to StreamingChannel
@@ -186,7 +194,7 @@ class RTLPlusProvider(StreamingProvider):
             # Create channel object
             channel = StreamingChannel(
                 name=name,
-                channel_id=channel_id,
+                content_id=channel_id,
                 provider=self.provider_name,
                 logo_url=logo_url,
                 mode="live",
diff --git a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/scripts/provider.py b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/scripts/provider.py
index 0accb52..ca84944 100644
--- a/lib/streaming_providers/providers/scripts/provider.py
+++ b/lib/streaming_providers/providers/scripts/provider.py
@@ -16,11 +16,11 @@ import re
 import subprocess
 import sys
 import time
+import datetime
 from typing import ClassVar, Dict, List, Optional, Any
 
-from ...base.models.drm import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig
+from ...base.models import DRMConfig, DRMSystem, LicenseConfig, StreamingChannel, Event
 from ...base.models.proxy_models import ProxyConfig
-from ...base.models.streaming_channel import StreamingChannel
 from ...base.provider import StreamingProvider
 from ...base.utils.logger import logger
 from ...base.utils.vfs import get_vfs
@@ -726,6 +726,14 @@ class ScriptsProvider(StreamingProvider):
 
         return channels
 
+    def get_events(
+            self,
+            start_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            end_time: Optional[datetime] = None,
+            **kwargs,
+    ) -> List[Event]:
+        return []
+
     def get_manifest(
             self,
             channel_id: str,