TF1 Dominates Sunday Night Ratings with UEFA Nations League Match
On Sunday evening, TF1 emerged as the clear leader in television ratings, thanks to the UEFA Nations League match between Italy and France. The match, which ended in a 3-1 victory for Didier Deschamps' team, attracted an impressive 5.1 million viewers, translating to a 24.8% audience share. This significant viewership reflects the strong interest in football among French audiences.
In contrast, France 2's rebroadcast of the drama 'Pupille,' featuring Sandrine Kiberlain, Gilles Lellouche, and Élodie Bouchez, garnered 2.8 million viewers, accounting for 14.4% of the audience share. Meanwhile, M6's 'Capital,' presented by Julien Courbet and focusing on Made in France, drew in 1.8 million viewers (9.9% share), while France 3's police series 'Les Enquêtes by Dan Sommerdahl' also attracted 1.8 million viewers (9% share).
Other channels saw lower viewership, with France 5's rebroadcast of 'Apocalypse Verdun' reaching 1 million viewers (5.1% share). The complete ranking for the evening is as follows:
- UEFA Nations League: 5,136,000 viewers (24.8%)
- Pupille: 2,850,000 viewers (14.4%)
- Capital: 1,856,000 viewers (9.9%)
- Dan Sommerdahl's Investigations: 1,853,000 viewers (9%)
- Apocalypse Verdun: 1,059,000 viewers (5.1%)
Rugby Match Also Draws Significant Viewership
Earlier in the week, TF1 also led the ratings with a friendly rugby match between France and New Zealand, which captivated 7.27 million viewers, representing a remarkable 37.9% of the total television audience. The match was thrilling, with France overcoming an early deficit to win 30-29 against the All Blacks. This match's viewership surpassed the previous week's France-Japan match, which attracted 4.5 million viewers.
In the same time slot, France 3's 'Meurtres à Amiens' managed to secure 3.22 million viewers (16.4% share), while France 2's anniversary concert of 'Starmania' reached 1.86 million viewers (10.1% share). Additionally, the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, held earlier in the day, attracted 1.33 million viewers (9.8% share), showcasing a diverse range of programming that appeals to various audiences.
