Which football apps on a Smart TV?
Most recent smart TVs (Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Android TV / Google TV, Fire TV) include an app store where you install the broadcasters' official apps for free. For football these are myCANAL (Canal+), beIN Connect (beIN SPORTS), DAZN, Prime Video (Amazon), plus the free channels' apps: TF1+, 6play, france.tv and the aggregator Molotov TV.
Installing the app costs nothing; it is the content that depends on your subscription. Once the app is installed and your account connected, you access the competitions included in your plan, live and often on catch-up. The free-to-air channels' apps give free access to France matches and part of the major tournaments.
The official apps and what they show
| App | Key competitions | Approx. price |
|---|---|---|
| myCANAL | Champions League, Premier League, Top 14, F1 | ≈ €29.99/mo |
| beIN Connect | LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, 1 Ligue 1 fixture | ≈ €15/mo |
| Prime Video | 1 Champions League tie on Tuesdays | ≈ €6.99/mo |
| DAZN | International football (varies by season) | ≈ €19.99/mo |
| Molotov TV | Free DTT (TF1, M6, France TV) + beIN option | €0 then ≈ €9.99/mo |
| TF1+, 6play, france.tv | France games, World Cup, Euros (partial) | €0 |
How to install a football app on a Smart TV?
The process is the same on most TVs: open the built-in app store, search for the official app by name, install it, then sign in with your account. We recommend always using your TV's official store, which only offers verified apps.
Install an official football app on a Smart TV
- 1Open the app store. From the Smart TV home screen, open the built-in store (Samsung Apps, LG Content Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore).
- 2Search for the official app. Type the broadcaster's exact name (myCANAL, beIN Connect, DAZN, Prime Video, Molotov, TF1+) and check the publisher.
- 3Install the app. Launch the install from your TV's official, free store.
- 4Sign in. Open the app and sign in with your subscription. The football included in your plan becomes available.
What if my TV doesn't have the app?
If your smart TV is old and lacks the app you want, several legal options exist: an external device (Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV) that brings the official apps, or casting from your phone to the TV. You can also use your operator's box, which often includes the football channels in your plan.
- Apple TV, Chromecast or Fire TV: add the official apps to an older TV.
- Operator box: includes the channels in your internet plan.
- Cast from a phone to a compatible TV.
In short
Watching football on a Smart TV legally is simple: install the official apps from your TV's store, connect your subscription and enjoy. The free channels' apps (TF1+, 6play, france.tv, Molotov) even let you follow France games and major tournaments at no cost.