How to watch France 2 live online
France 2 streams live for free on france.tv, the public broadcaster's website and app; france.tv asks you to log in or create a free account. Outside France the live channel is blocked.
france.tv carries all France Télévisions channels live and on demand. The live page asks you to log in or create a free account.
- Country
- France
- Run by
- France Télévisions, the French public broadcaster
- Type
- General
- Language
- French
- Live, in French
- France 2 en direct
- Watch live
- france.tv
- Cost at home
- Free with an account
- Abroad
- No: France only
- Checked
- 3 November 2026
Can you watch France 2 abroad?
Outside France, france.tv blocks the live channel and many programmes because of broadcast rights.
TV5Monde
The international French-language channel, part-owned by France Télévisions, with French public programmes.
France 24
France's international news channel, free worldwide.
Watch France 2 in the UK, Spain, Germany and more
France 2 in the UK, Spain, Germany and Italy
France 2 itself does not stream live in the UK, Spain, Germany or Italy. Instead: TV5Monde (worldwide, TV5MONDEplus is free). The international French-language channel, part-owned by France Télévisions, with French public programmes. France 24 (worldwide, free). France's international news channel, free worldwide.
France 2 in the USA
France 2 itself does not stream live in the USA. Instead: TV5Monde (US, with a TV5MONDE subscription). The international French-language channel, part-owned by France Télévisions, with French public programmes. France 24 (worldwide, free). France's international news channel, free worldwide.
France 2 in Canada
France 2 itself does not stream live in Canada. Instead: TV5Monde (Canada, TV5MONDEplus on tv5unis.ca). The international French-language channel, part-owned by France Télévisions, with French public programmes. France 24 (worldwide, free). France's international news channel, free worldwide.
French TV in the UK: what works, channel by channel
Apps for France 2: TV, phone and laptop
What is France 2?
France 2 is the main channel of France Télévisions, the public broadcaster. It is known for the 20 heures news, Fort Boyard and the soap Un si grand soleil.
It is paid for by public money and some adverts.
France 2: common questions
Is France 2 free online?
Yes, on france.tv with a free account, in France.
Can I watch France 2 abroad?
Not live on france.tv. TV5Monde carries many French public programmes worldwide.
Do I need an account?
Yes, france.tv asks you to log in or create a free account to watch live.
Which app do I need to watch France 2 live?
france.tv (France): web, phones, tablets, smart TVs, streaming sticks.
Can I watch France 2 on a smart TV?
Yes. france.tv has an app for smart TVs and streaming sticks (France).
Can I watch France 2 on a Firestick?
Yes. France Télévisions says the free france.tv app is on Fire TV devices, such as the Fire TV Stick and TVs with Fire TV built in. france.tv carries France 2 live, in France.
Can I watch France 2 in the USA?
France 2 itself does not stream live in the USA. Instead: TV5Monde (US, with a TV5MONDE subscription). The international French-language channel, part-owned by France Télévisions, with French public programmes. France 24 (worldwide, free). France's international news channel, free worldwide.
Where the facts come from
We check every fact on the broadcaster's own pages, or on two independent sources that agree.
Last checked: 3 November 2026. Prices and rules change: the official pages always win.
