TF1 Group has acquired exclusive French broadcast rights to the new Nations Championship, debuting in 2026.
Under a multi-year agreement with Six Nations Rugby, TF1 will air the first two editions of the tournament in 2026 and 2028, as well as the Summer Nations Series in 2027 and the Autumn Nations Series in 2029.
The Nations Championship will feature 12 top rugby nations, including Europe’s Six Nations teams and southern hemisphere sides like New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia.
Matches will be played in July and November every two years.
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Author's summary: TF1 Group acquires exclusive French broadcast rights.