Rai 1 dominates Italian TV ratings as World Cup match boosts viewership

Italian television audiences on June 13 2026 were led by Rai 1, where Mara Venier’s programme attracted 2.397 million viewers (18.6% share). The channel also broadcast the Brazil‑Morocco World Cup match, which drew a similar 2.396 million audience and a 39.8% share, underscoring the tournament’s impact on nightly ratings.

On June 14 2026 Rai 1’s “Olanda‑Giappone” coverage of the 2026 World Cup drew 3.731 million viewers (28% share), outpacing Canale 5’s “Racconto di una notte”, which logged 1.749 million viewers (15.2% share). Other channels recorded modest figures: Rai 2’s film “Come ho catturato un serial killer” (955 000 viewers), Rai 3’s “Piedone lo sbirro” (694 000), and Canale 5’s “Ciao Darwin” (1.643 million, 15.2%). The data highlight how major sporting events continue to dominate Italian prime‑time viewing.