How to watch M6 live online
M6 streams live for free on M6+, the group's website and app (formerly 6play), with a free account and adverts. Outside France the live channel is blocked.
M6+ carries M6 and the group's other channels live and on demand, free with adverts, with a paid plan without adverts.
- Country
- France
- Run by
- Groupe M6 (RTL Group)
- Type
- General
- Language
- French
- Live, in French
- M6 en direct
- Watch live
- M6+
- Cost at home
- Free with an account
- Abroad
- No: France only
- Checked
- 3 November 2026
Can you watch M6 abroad?
Outside France, M6+ blocks the live channel and most programmes because of broadcast rights. French tech sites such as Clubic describe the same block.
TV5Monde
The international French-language channel. Not M6's own programme.
Watch M6 in the UK, Spain, Germany and more
M6 in the UK, Spain, Germany and Italy
M6 itself does not stream live in the UK, Spain, Germany or Italy. Instead: TV5Monde (worldwide, TV5MONDEplus is free). The international French-language channel. Not M6's own programme.
M6 in Canada
M6 itself does not stream live in Canada. Instead: TV5Monde (Canada, TV5MONDEplus on tv5unis.ca). The international French-language channel. Not M6's own programme.
M6 in the USA
M6 itself does not stream live in the USA. Instead: TV5Monde (US, with a TV5MONDE subscription). The international French-language channel. Not M6's own programme.
French TV in the UK: what works, channel by channel
Apps for M6: TV, phone and laptop
What is M6?
M6 is a French private channel paid for by adverts, part of Groupe M6. It is known for Top Chef, Capital, Zone Interdite and the 19.45 news.
Its streaming service 6play became M6+ in 2025.
M6: common questions
Is M6 free online?
Yes, on M6+ with a free account and adverts, in France.
Can I watch M6 abroad?
Not live on M6+: it is blocked outside France.
What happened to 6play?
It became M6+.
Which app do I need to watch M6 live?
M6+ (France): web, phones, tablets, smart TVs, streaming sticks.
Can I watch M6 on a smart TV?
Yes. M6+ has an app for smart TVs and streaming sticks (France).
Can I watch M6 in the USA?
M6 itself does not stream live in the USA. Instead: TV5Monde (US, with a TV5MONDE subscription). The international French-language channel. Not M6's own programme.
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.
