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France Télévisions Sublicenses Nine Six Nations Matches to TF1 for 2026

France Télévisions cites severe budget constraints, making TF1 a one-year co-broadcaster.

Overview

  • TF1 will carry nine of the 15 fixtures, including Wales vs France on February 15 and Scotland vs France on March 7.
  • France Télévisions retains six matches, keeping all three France home games, notably the opener against Ireland on February 5 and the finale against England on March 14.
  • The public broadcaster says most of the sublicensed games fall during the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics period.
  • France Télévisions frames the move as exceptional after renewing exclusive Six Nations rights through 2029, reported at over €30 million per year, while seeking more than €150 million in savings.
  • TF1 deepens its rugby portfolio, adding these broadcasts to rights for the autumn tests, the 2026 and 2028 Coupe des nations, and the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.