Netflix Partners with TF1 to Launch Live TV Channels in France
Netflix's partnership with TF1 will introduce live TV channels in France, expanding its content offerings.
Key Points
- • Netflix partners with TF1 for live TV channels in France starting summer 2026.
- • Subscribers will access five TF1 broadcast channels including live sports and local dramas.
- • Over 10 million Netflix subscribers in France represent about 13% of the population.
- • The deal aligns with France's regulations on reinvesting in local content.
Netflix has officially signed a deal with French broadcaster TF1 to introduce live television broadcasts as part of its offerings in France, marking a significant shift from its purely streaming-focused model. Set to begin in the summer of 2026, this partnership allows Netflix subscribers to access five traditional broadcast channels from TF1, which will feature a range of content such as live sports, including matches featuring the French national football team, and popular reality shows like *The Voice*.
This strategic move enhances Netflix's content library while tapping into TF1’s extensive catalog of local dramas, including titles like *Brocéliande* and *Koh-Lanta*. Greg Peters, co-CEO of Netflix, emphasized TF1's reputation for producing “great, premium content,” which he believes will help sustain customer retention in the competitive French market.
The partnership builds on a history of collaboration between Netflix and TF1, which includes prior projects on scripted shows like *Les Combattantes* and *Tout le bleu du ciel*. This initiative is also in line with France's regulatory requirements, which necessitate that streaming services reinvest a portion of their revenue into local productions. Netflix, which surpassed 10 million subscribers in France in 2022—approximately 13% of the population—continues to evolve by embracing traditional TV formats. Furthermore, this reflects a larger trend among streaming services adapting to consumer demand for localized and live content, as previously evidenced by Netflix's test of a live TV channel in 2020.