By Sports TV subscriptions in France: comparison
Here is a quick overview of the main paid sports TV services available in France in 2026.
Offers verified in April 2026. Ranked by sports coverage breadth. Sources: canal.plus.com, beinsports.com, dazn.com, rmcsport.bfmtv.com. We are using affiliated links.
Which channel has the rights to each sport in France?
TV rights in France are renegotiated regularly and split across multiple services. The table below shows who currently holds the broadcast rights for the competitions most watched by expats, accurate for the 2025–2026 season.
| Competition / Sport | Main broadcaster | Free option? |
|---|---|---|
| Champions League | Canal+ (exclusive until 2027) | ❌ No |
| Europa League & Conference League | Canal+ | ❌ No |
| Premier League (England) | Canal+ (exclusive until 2028) | ❌ No |
| Ligue 1 (France) - 8/9 matches | Ligue 1+ (via DAZN, Amazon, Molotov, box operators) | ❌ No |
| Ligue 1 - 1 match per round (Saturday 5pm) | beIN Sports | ❌ No |
| La Liga (Spain) | beIN Sports | ❌ No |
| Bundesliga (Germany) | beIN Sports | ❌ No |
| Serie A (Italy) | beIN Sports + DAZN | ❌ No |
| Formula 1 & MotoGP | Canal+ | ❌ No |
| Rugby Top 14 | Canal+ | ❌ No |
| Rugby Champions Cup | beIN Sports | ❌ No |
| Roland Garros (tennis) | Eurosport + France TV | ⚠️ Partly (France TV) |
| Wimbledon | beIN Sports | ❌ No |
| US Open & Australian Open (tennis) | Eurosport | ❌ No |
| Tour de France (cycling) | France TV + Eurosport | ✅ Yes (France TV) |
| NBA | beIN Sports + Amazon Prime Video | ❌ No |
| NFL | DAZN + M6 (weekly game free) | ⚠️ Partly (M6) |
| FIFA World Cup 2026 | beIN Sports + M6 | ⚠️ Partly (M6 + Molotov) |
| Olympics | France TV | ✅ Yes |
| Coupe de France | beIN Sports + France TV | ⚠️ Partly (France TV) |
Broadcast rights verified in April 2026 for the 2025–2026 season. Rights are renegotiated regularly and may change. Sources: livesoccertv.com, connexionfrance.com, canal.plus.com.
See also TV packages in France: full guideBest sports TV subscriptions in France
Canal+ Sport: the best all-in-one sports subscription in France
Canal+ Sport is the most comprehensive sports TV subscription available in France. At €29.99/month for the first 12 months (then €45.99/month with a 24-month commitment), it bundles together :
- Canal+ ;
- Canal+ Sport ;
- Canal+ Sport 360 ;
- Canal+ Foot ;
- beIN Sports ;
- Eurosport ;
- Golf+.
It is the only package that covers 100% of UEFA club football in France (Champions League, Europa League and Conference League) plus the Premier League, F1, MotoGP, rugby Top 14 and all major tennis tournaments.
Canal+ Sport is available without a TV box: you can subscribe directly via the Canal+ website and stream on any device (smartphone, tablet, smart TV, laptop) via the myCANAL app. It can also be added as an option to your internet box from any of the four main French operators.
A discounted RAT+ Sport offer at €19.99/month is available for under-26s, with the same sports content. No commitment required.
DAZN + Ligue 1+: best for French football fans
Ligue 1+ is the LFP's own streaming platform, launched in August 2025. It broadcasts 8 out of 9 Ligue 1 fixtures per matchday (the 9th, on Saturdays at 5pm, remains exclusive to beIN Sports). To watch all 9 matches per round, you need both Ligue 1+ and beIN Sports: a combined cost of around €29.99/month.
Ligue 1+ is distributed by several partners:
- DAZN offers it bundled with its own sports catalogue (Serie A, Eredivisie, boxing) starting from €19.99/month;
- It is also available via Amazon Prime Video (no Prime membership required);
- Molotov, and directly via the four French internet operators (Orange, Free, SFR, Bouygues).
Molotov: best for aggregating your sports content in one app
Molotov is a free TV aggregator app that combines all French free-to-air (TNT) channels in a single interface, without needing a decoder or technical setup. It also distributes Ligue 1+ as a paid add-on, making it a convenient option if you want to watch French football directly on your smart TV, tablet or phone without subscribing to a full operator package.
3 options are available via Molotov:
- Ligue 1+ standalone annual subscription: €14.99/month (€179.99/year) 💰 Save -25%;
- Ligue 1+ standalone monthly subscription: €19.99/month (no commitment);
- Molotov + Ligue 1+ (combined with all TNT channels for a more complete TV experience): €19.99/month on the first month, then €25.99€/month.
RMC Sport: European football and combat sports
RMC Sport covers European football competitions and combat sports including MMA and boxing. It is available as a standalone digital subscription at €19/month (12-month contract) or €25/month with no commitment, regardless of your internet provider. The RMC Sport app gives access on up to 5 devices simultaneously.
📖 Internet provider guides
Watch sports TV with your internet box in France
If you are signing up for a French internet plan, or already have one, your box deal may give you access to sports channels for free, or at a discounted rate. This is often the most cost-effective way to bundle your broadband and sports subscriptions together. Here is what each operator currently offers.
Orange (Livebox): Eurosport 1 free + Ligue 1+ discount
Orange TV includes Eurosport 1 for free with all Livebox plans (Classic, Up and Max) until 31 January 2029, covering tennis, cycling, winter sports, Olympic sports and more. No additional subscription is required.
Customers on the Livebox Max also benefit from a €5/month discount on Ligue 1+, bringing the price down to €9.99/month, provided the subscription is taken out via Orange within 3 months of the broadband line activation. This discount applies permanently as long as you remain a Livebox Max subscriber.
- Eurosport 1 included at no extra cost (all Livebox plans, until 31/01/2029);
- Livebox Max: €5/month off Ligue 1+ (standard price: €14.99/month → discounted to €9.99/month);
- beIN Sports available as an add-on from €15/month;
- Canal+ Sport available as an add-on from €29.99/month (12-month intro price).
Free (Freebox): Canal+ La Chaîne included free with Freebox Ultra
Free's premium offer, the Freebox Ultra, includes Canal+ La Chaîne Live at no extra cost, indefinitely, as long as you remain a subscriber. This gives you access to Champions League, Premier League, F1 and rugby Top 14, among other Canal+ sports. It also includes Eurosport 1 and, as part of the standard bundle, Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video.
For subscribers to the Freebox Pop or Freebox Ultra Essentiel, Canal+ La Chaîne is available as an option from €15.99/month, with 3 months included free at the time of subscription.
- Freebox Ultra: Canal+ La Chaîne Live included (indefinite), Eurosport 1 included;
- Freebox Ultra Essentiel: Eurosport 1 included + 3 months Canal+ La Chaîne free;
- Freebox Pop: 3 months Canal+ La Chaîne free.
Bouygues Telecom (Bbox): Canal+ discount with Bbox Ultym
Subscribers to Bouygues Telecom's Bbox Ultym receive a €5/month discount on Canal+. Combined with the standard Canal+ Sport promo price, this makes the Bbox Ultym a good option for customers who want to bundle a high-performance internet plan with a Canal+ subscription.
- Bbox Ultym: €5/month off Canal+ (applied automatically to your bill);
- No sports channel directly included in the box; all sports packages available as add-ons.
SFR: sports subscriptions available as options
SFR does not currently include any sports channel for free or offer a dedicated sports discount. The SFR Box Premium includes a €5/month discount on streaming services (Netflix, Disney+ or Cine+OCS), but this does not apply to sports-specific packages.
All sports subscriptions (Canal+ Sport, beIN Sports, Ligue 1+) are available as paid add-ons at standard prices.
Free sports on French TV
Not all sport in France sits behind a paywall. France's free-to-air channels (available on the TNT platform, accessible via any box or Molotov) broadcast a number of major events each year.
- FIFA World Cup 2026: selected matches broadcast on M6, M6+ (streaming) and free on Molotov;
- Tour de France: full live coverage on France TV (France 2 and France 3);
- Roland Garros: French Open tennis broadcast on France TV (partial, finals included);
- Olympics: full coverage on France TV (Paris 2024, Milan-Cortina 2026);
- Coupe de France: selected rounds on France 2 and France 3;
- NFL: one weekly game broadcast on M6 during the regular season;
- Six Nations Rugby: France home matches on France TV.
🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026
Watch M6 World Cup matches free on Molotov
M6 is part of France's free-to-air TNT network. Every match broadcast on M6 is available live on Molotov — no decoder, no subscription needed.
Watch on Molotov →Free · Available on smart TV, tablet, phone and computer
All French TNT channels are accessible for free via the Molotov app, without a decoder or dish. France TV and M6 also offer free live streaming on their own apps and websites within France.
Frequently asked questions about sports TV in France
How can I watch the Champions League in France? Read more Close
The Champions League in France is broadcast exclusively by Canal+, which holds the rights until the end of the 2026–2027 season. To watch, you need a Canal+ or Canal+ Sport subscription (from €29.99/month). Canal+ Sport is also included in Freebox Ultra plans without extra charge via Canal+ La Chaîne Live.
How can I watch the Premier League in France? Read more Close
Canal+ holds the exclusive Premier League broadcast rights in France until 2028. All 380 matches per season are available on Canal+, Canal+ Sport 360 and Canal+ Foot. A Canal+ Sport subscription (from €29.99/month) gives full access via the myCANAL app or your TV box.
Where can I watch Ligue 1 in France? Read more Close
Ligue 1 is split between two services: Ligue 1+ (8 out of 9 matches per round, from €14.99/month via DAZN, Amazon, Molotov or your internet box operator) and beIN Sports (1 match per round on Saturdays at 5pm, €15/month). To watch every single match, you need both, at a combined cost of around €29.99/month.
Can I watch sports TV in France without a TV box? Read more Close
Yes. Canal+ Sport, beIN Sports, DAZN and RMC Sport all offer streaming-only subscriptions accessible on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and laptops. No decoder or internet box is needed. Molotov also aggregates free and paid channels without any hardware installation.
Which internet box gives the best sports TV deal in France? Read more Close
The Freebox Ultra from Free is the most generous: Canal+ La Chaîne is included for free (indefinitely), along with Eurosport 1, Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video. Orange's Livebox Max offers a €5/month discount on Ligue 1+ and includes Eurosport 1 for free. Bouygues Telecom's Bbox Ultym gives a €5/month discount on Canal+.
Is there any free live sport on French TV? Read more Close
Yes. France TV broadcasts the Tour de France, parts of Roland Garros, the Six Nations, Olympics, and selected Coupe de France matches for free. M6 shows one NFL game per week and selected FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. These channels are available without any subscription via any internet box or the Molotov app.
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