Netflix Will Enter the Live TV Business in France in 2026 in Deal With TF1

Netflix has just entered the live TV business and will add live TV channels to its service in France. In a deal with TF1, starting summer 2026, all Netflix members in France will be able to watch TF1 channels (5 linear channels) and VOD content from TF1+ directly on Netflix at no additional cost. TF1 content is available for free on TF1+, and the broadcaster reports an average of 35 million users per month. It is being reported that TF1 will sell its own inventory for content streamed on Netflix’s ad tier through its sales house, TF1 PUB, with viewership being measured by the French TV measurement body, Médiamétrie. Greg Peters, co-CEO of Netflix, is reported as saying Netflix would see how the partnership works before exploring further tie-ups with other broadcasters. Netflix press release: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-and-tf1-group-join-forces-to-bring-tf1-to-netflix-members-in-france