ARLINGTON, VA; October 9, 2026 – France 24 and PBS today announced a new agreement to offer PBS member stations the option to livestream France 24 English as a subchannel on their PBS digital platforms.
The agreement significantly strengthens France 24’s efforts to expand its digital reach amongst U.S. audiences, while giving PBS member stations a new way to bring fresh, daily content to viewers through PBS platforms. With this addition, PBS stations can now offer nine different live, linear, commercial-free streaming channels on PBS.org and the PBS app.
France 24, an international news channel and part of France's public service media, reaches 577 million households worldwide, and 153.7 million people weekly. It is backed by a network of 200 correspondents worldwide delivering balanced, in-depth coverage of global affairs.
Vanessa Burggraf, Director of France 24, highlighted the significance of the agreement, which enables France 24 to be distributed across the United States via PBS platforms, particularly at a time when verified, balanced, and accurate information is more essential than ever. “We are proud to offer France 24 in English to American audiences and firmly believe that the channel will receive a warm welcome.”
Ira Rubenstein, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer for PBS, said: “We are thrilled to team up with France 24, creating a new opportunity for our member stations to bring the channel’s English digital content to their viewers through PBS platforms. It's a natural fit for public media's mission to reach viewers wherever they are with in-depth, trustworthy journalism.”
About France 24, a France Médias Monde Channel
France 24 is composed of four global 24-hour channels (in French, English, Arabic, and Spanish), broadcasting 24/7 to 577 million households across all five continents. Each week, France 24 reaches 153.7 million people, including 108.5 million viewers. France 24’s newsroom offers a French perspective on world events and relies on a network of 200 correspondents covering nearly every country around the globe. The channel is distributed via cable, satellite, digital terrestrial television (DTT), as well as on mobile phones, tablets, and connected TVs, and on YouTube in its four language versions. France 24’s digital platforms, also available in four languages, record 17.9 million visits per month, 2.6 billion video views (in 2025), and bring together more than 73.3 million subscribers across Facebook, X, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and TikTok. France 24 is the leading French news channel on YouTube and WhatsApp. France 24.com
About PBS
PBS offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital content. Each month, PBS reaches over 36 million adults on linear primetime television, 16 million users on PBS-owned streaming platforms, 53 million viewers on YouTube, and 60 million people view PBS content on social media, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature, and public affairs and to take front-row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’s broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. As the number one educational media brand, PBS KIDS helps children 2-8 build critical skills, enabling them to find success in school and life. Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom.
