# SIC TV ratings dominance in Portugal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sic-tv-ratings-dominance-in-portugal
> Updated: 2026-07-30T09:00:06.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In mid‑July 2026 SIC’s interview programme “Alta Definição” captured the Saturday daytime slot, posting a 6.1 % rating and an 18.2 % audience share – roughly 601 000 viewers – and outperforming rival shows that registered ratings between 3.4 % and 4.1 %. By the end of July, SIC’s nightly news bulletin “Jornal da Noite” extended that lead into primetime, achieving an 8.1 % rating and an 18.4 % share with about 805 000 viewers, again outpacing the main competitors on RTP1 and TVI. The network also announced new summer rubrics for the news programme, signalling a continued push to strengthen its position across multiple dayparts.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: SIC's 'Jornal da Noite' leads Portuguese primetime ratings and adds new summer rubrics

SIC's 'Jornal da Noite' topped Portuguese primetime ratings on July 29, 2026 and introduced new summer segments like 'Santos da Casa', 'Rally das Tascas', and 'Capelas de Portugal'.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sics-jornal-da-noite-leads-portuguese-primetime-ratings-and-adds-new-summer-rubrics

### 2026-07-18: SIC's 'Alta Definição' Leads Saturday TV Ratings in Portugal

SIC's 'Alta Definição' with Xana Carvalho achieved a 6.1% rating and 18.2% share on July 18, 2026, outpacing rival programmes and strengthening the channel's Saturday lead.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sics-alta-definio-leads-saturday-tv-ratings-in-portugal

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Cite as: SIC TV ratings dominance in Portugal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sic-tv-ratings-dominance-in-portugal