TF1 and Streaming Platform TF1+ Dominate French Viewership in Early 2026

TF1 has reaffirmed its position as France's leading television group in 2026, with an extraordinary audience reach of 60 million French viewers every month across both its traditional broadcasts and streaming services. The group is projected to surpass 17 billion hours of content consumed by viewers across all its platforms by 2025, underscoring its immense footprint in the French media landscape.

The group enjoys unparalleled popularity across nearly all program genres except sports, leading audience ratings significantly. For instance, the show 'Star Academy' recently attracted 48 million viewers this season, with an impressive 80% of this audience being young people aged 15 to 34. Daily information programs on TF1 draw 18 million viewers, while the hit series 'HPI' captured nearly 8 million viewers, making it the most-watched fiction program this year.

TF1's dominance is especially pronounced among younger demographics, as the channel secured 90 of the top 100 audience ratings for viewers under 50 and achieved its best performance with 15-to-34-year-olds since 2006, achieving nearly a 34% market share. Its streaming platform, TF1+, has also seen substantial growth, attracting up to 42 million monthly streamers, particularly resonating with the 15-34 age group.

These accomplishments highlight TF1's strategic success in catering to diverse audience demands through both linear TV and digital streaming, consolidating its leading role in French entertainment this year. The channel’s strong cross-generational appeal and its digital evolution through TF1+ underscore its robust engagement with contemporary viewers.