How to watch TF1 live online
TF1 streams live for free on TF1+, TF1's own website and app, with a free account and adverts. Outside France, TF1+ has also launched in Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and 21 French-speaking African countries; in other countries the live channel is blocked for rights reasons.
TF1+ carries TF1 and the group's other channels live and on demand, free with adverts.
- Country
- France
- Run by
- Groupe TF1 (Bouygues)
- Type
- General
- Language
- French
- Live, in French
- TF1 en direct
- Watch live
- TF1+
- Cost at home
- Free with an account
- Abroad
- No: blocked in most countries
- Checked
- 3 November 2026
Can you watch TF1 abroad?
TF1+ checks where you are. Outside France it has launched in Belgium and Luxembourg (July 2024), Switzerland (September 2024) and 21 French-speaking African countries (June 2025). In other countries the live channel does not play; French guides agree the block comes from the programmes' broadcast rights.
TV5Monde
The international French-language channel, with programmes from public broadcasters. Not TF1's own programme.
Watch TF1 in the UK, Australia, Italy and more
TF1 in the UK, Australia, Italy and Spain
TF1 itself does not stream live in the UK, Australia, Italy or Spain. Instead: TV5Monde (worldwide, TV5MONDEplus is free). The international French-language channel, with programmes from public broadcasters. Not TF1's own programme.
TF1 in the USA
TF1 itself does not stream live in the USA. Instead: TV5Monde (US, with a TV5MONDE subscription). The international French-language channel, with programmes from public broadcasters. Not TF1's own programme.
TF1 in Canada
TF1 itself does not stream live in Canada. Instead: TV5Monde (Canada, TV5MONDEplus on tv5unis.ca). The international French-language channel, with programmes from public broadcasters. Not TF1's own programme.
French TV in the UK: what works, channel by channel
Apps for TF1: TV, phone and laptop
What is TF1?
TF1 is France's biggest private channel, paid for by adverts. It is known for the 20h news, Koh-Lanta, The Voice and big football matches.
TF1+ replaced MYTF1 as the group's streaming service in 2024.
TF1: common questions
Is TF1 free to watch online?
Yes, on TF1+ with a free account and adverts, in France.
Can I watch TF1 abroad?
TF1+ is also offered in Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and 21 French-speaking African countries. In other countries, the live channel is blocked.
What replaced MYTF1?
TF1+, the group's free streaming service.
Which app do I need to watch TF1 live?
TF1+ (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, French-speaking Africa): web, phones, tablets, smart TVs, streaming sticks.
Can I watch TF1 on a smart TV?
Yes. TF1+ has an app for smart TVs and streaming sticks (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, French-speaking Africa).
Can I watch TF1 in the USA?
TF1 itself does not stream live in the USA. Instead: TV5Monde (US, with a TV5MONDE subscription). The international French-language channel, with programmes from public broadcasters. Not TF1'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.
- TF1+: TF1 live
- touslesforfaits: watching TF1 from abroad
- Broadband TV News: TF1+ launches in Switzerland (26 September 2024)
- TF1 group: TF1+ is now available in Switzerland (26 September 2024)
- CB News: TF1+ in 21 French-speaking African countries (30 June 2025)
Last checked: 3 November 2026. Prices and rules change: the official pages always win.
