Canal+ Cuts TF1 Channels Amid Distribution Dispute

WHO:

Deadline - Canal+ Group, TF1 Group

WHAT:

Deadline - Canal+ has pulled TF1's channel suite, which includes TF1, TMC, TFX, TF1 Séries Films, LCI, Ushuaïa TV, and Histoire TV, from its services.

Variety - The distribution of these channels has ceased due to broken negotiations.

WHERE:

Deadline - The channels have been removed from services in France, Switzerland, and Africa.

WHY:

Deadline - Discussions between Canal+ and the TF1 Group have broken down, leading to the cessation of channel distribution.

Variety - The move follows the launch of a distribution partnership between TF1 Group and Netflix in France.

HOW:

Deadline - Canal+ acknowledged the breakdown of discussions as the reason for the removal of the channels.

(UPDATED July 2, 2026 15:48 UTC)

Canal+ has removed TF1's entire channel suite, which includes popular networks like TF1, TMC, and LCI, from its services in France, Switzerland, and Africa due to a breakdown in negotiations. This decision comes shortly after the TF1 Group announced a new distribution partnership with Netflix in France. Canal+ confirmed that the cessation of channel distribution was a direct result of the failed discussions with the TF1 Group.