From Wednesday July 1, 2026, three thematic channels belonging to the TF1 group – TV Breizh, History of television etc. Ushuaia TV – stopped broadcasting Canal+ offers in France and Switzerland, as well as on the entire African continent, which will also be deprived TF1, TMS, TFC etc. TF1 series movies via Canal+ subscription.
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If the two French audiovisual groups take responsibility for their responsibilities in this final selection, TF1 said in a press release. “We regret this choice, which deprives loyal viewers of their favorite channels and weakens the documentary sector as a whole.”.
Discussions that ended in failure
The management of the Canal+ group also sent a press release with their version. She claims she took “an act of failure in discussions initiated with the TF1 group”but he says he’s ready “resume” for the purpose “to reach an agreement based on a reasonable, balanced and durable basis, preserving the interests of both groups”.
However, although these three channels have disappeared from the Canal+ offer, they are still available through other operators in France such as Bouygues Telecom, Orange or Free.
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Strategic thinking on the TF1 side
In its press release, TF1 explains that “Canal+ Solution” shooting “rethink your distribution strategy in the context of rapidly evolving digital offerings”a Channel+ “I’m sorry I had to give up” to this transfer and emphasizes the need to continue to support “Long-term partnerships with all the main French historical players, as well as with the main international streaming platforms”.