# Spanish TV ratings and programming shifts August-September > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spain-tv-ratings-battle-2026 > Updated: 2026-09-12T05:12:00.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 12. As the Spanish television market transitioned into early September 2026, Antena 3 maintained its strong position. Antena 3 Noticias 1 saw a viewership increase, recording 2,089,000 spectators with a 24.1% share. Prime-time programming for the network also showed notable engagement, with ‘Pasapalabra’ reaching a 19.0% share and ‘Sueños de libertad’ securing 14.8%. Other major networks reported varied results. On La 1, ‘La Vuelta’ achieved a 12.1% share, while Telecinco’s ‘¡De Viernes!’ reached an 11% share. In the thematic and digital sectors, ‘Emanet’ on Nova drew 276,000 viewers, whereas ‘El chiringuito’ on Energy experienced a decline to a 4% share. Regional broadcasting is seeing shifts in programming strategy. TV3 is currently transitioning from summer-themed content back to its standard daily grid and regular presenters as it prepares to return to its regular programming schedule. Additionally, EL 9 TV is relaunching its afternoon magazine ‘Torn de Tarda’ with a focus on stories from central Catalonia. The network is also reinforcing its local media model through coproductions with La Xarxa, including the return of ‘Territori 17’ and the debut of the radio magazine ‘Rambla 54’. New data from early September shows Antena 3 Noticias 1 Fin de Semana as a top performer, averaging 1,851,000 viewers with a 22% screen share on Saturday, September 5. In prime time, Telecinco’s Cine 5 Estrellas led with 757,000 viewers (9.8%), followed by Antena 3’s Una Fiesta de Muerte and La 1’s La Amiga Estupenda. By Monday, September 7, shifts were noted in TDT rankings, including a decrease for El Sótano Club on TEN to a 0.5% share. On Wednesday, September 8, La 1 saw a significant ratings boost during the ‘Mañaneros 360’ program. On Thursday, September 11, Antena 3 maintained its leadership in open television audiences, driven by ‘El Hormiguero’, which attracted 1,493,000 viewers (13.8% share). ## Claims - La 1’s program “Viaje al centro de la tele” achieved a 12.3 % share and 1.113 million average viewers in the access‑prime‑time slot on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - “El perro andaluz” by Manu Sánchez recorded a 13.2 % share and an average of 838 000 viewers on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - “First Dates: Summer Resort” had a 9.7 % share and 872 000 viewers on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - La 1’s programme “Viaje al centro de la tele” achieved a 12.3 % share and 1.113 million average viewers on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - “El perro andaluz” by Manu Sánchez recorded a 13.2 % share and 838 000 average viewers on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - “First Dates: Summer Resort” achieved a 9.7 % share and 872 000 viewers on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - La 1's programme “Viaje al centro de la tele” recorded a 12.3 % share and 1.113 million average viewers on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - “El perro Andaluz” presented by Manu Sánchez achieved a 13.2 % share and 838 000 average viewers on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The second season of “Dog House” obtained a 12.8 % share and more than 850 000 viewers on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The most-watched program on TDT thematic channels was Emanet on Nova, averaging 276,000 viewers. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Antena 3 Noticias 1 aired at 14:58 on 30 July 2026 with an average of 1.979 million viewers and a 23.1 % share. (single source) - La 1’s cumulative July 2026 audience share reached 19.2 %, close to overtaking June’s 14.2 % share. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Antena 3 leads Spanish television audiences with ‘El Hormiguero’ Antena 3 leads Spanish open television audiences with ‘El Hormiguero’ (1,493,000 viewers), followed by La 1’s ‘La Revuelta’ (1,323,000 viewers). 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antena-3-leads-spanish-television-audiences-with-el-hormiguero ### 2026-09-08: Spanish President interview leads La 1 ratings An interview with the Spanish President on La 1’s ‘Mañaneros 360’ achieved a 23.5 percent audience share, leading generalist television ratings. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-president-interview-leads-la-1-ratings ### 2026-09-06: Spanish television viewership reports for September 2026 Spanish television ratings for early September 2026 show Antena 3 leading weekend news viewership, while prime time and TDT channel rankings reflect varied audience shares across major networks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-television-viewership-reports-for-september-2026 ### 2026-08-29: Spanish television ratings for August 28, 2026 Spanish television ratings for August 28, 2026, show Antena 3 Noticias 1 leading the day with a 21.8% share, while ‘El Peliculón: La Familia Benetton’ topped prime time viewership. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-television-ratings-for-august-28-2026 ### 2026-08-22: Spanish television ratings show Antena 3 and TRECE leading audiences Spanish television ratings for late August 2026 show Antena 3 leading Sunday audiences, while the film Los Siete Magníficos topped the TDT rankings on TRECE. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-television-ratings-show-antena-3-and-trece-leading-audiences ### 2026-08-21: Jesús Cintora transitions to host RTVE's Mañaneros 360 Journalist Jesús Cintora is moving from the daily program ‘Malas Lenguas’ to host the morning show ‘Mañaneros 360’ on RTVE alongside Adela González. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-journalists-launch-new-television-programs-on-antena-3-and-rtve ### 2026-08-16: Television viewership trends show high competition in August Spanish television viewership shows intense competition in August, with Antena 3 leading at 12% and RTVE following closely, bolstered by special coverage of the August 12 solar eclipse. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/television-viewership-trends-show-high-competition-in-august ### 2026-08-16: Spanish television networks report recent viewership and ratings Spanish television networks reported recent viewership data, with Antena 3 Noticias 1 leading Friday audiences and Telecinco’s ‘Mañana es hoy’ securing the top spot during Saturday prime time. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-television-networks-report-recent-viewership-and-ratings ### 2026-08-11: Spanish television ratings show Antena 3 dominance Spanish television ratings for August 2026 highlight Antena 3's dominance in news and overall share, while Neox leads TDT channels with hits like 'The Simpsons'. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-television-ratings-show-antena-3-dominance ### 2026-08-08: Spanish television viewership reports for August 2026 Spanish television ratings for August 2026 highlight Antena 3 Noticias 1 and La 1's prime time programming as top performers in viewership and audience share. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-television-viewership-reports-for-august-2026 ### 2026-07-29: Spain's La 1 leads July 30 TV ratings as Antena 3 Noticias draws 23% share On 30 July 2026, La 1 topped Spanish TV ratings with “Viaje al centro de la tele” (12.3% share) and “El perro Andaluz” (13.2% share); Antena 3 Noticias 1 drew 1.979 M viewers (23.1% share), while “Dog House” (≈ 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rtves-la-1-leads-july-tv-ratings-in-spain ### 2026-07-17: Manu Sánchez's 'El Perro Andaluz' stays audience leader despite dip in viewership Manu Sánchez's TVE show kept top ratings with a 12.5% share, while his monologue highlighted Gibraltar's history and warned about online threats. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manu-snchezs-el-perro-andaluz-stays-audience-leader-despite-dip-in-viewership --- Cite as: Spanish TV ratings and programming shifts August-September. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spain-tv-ratings-battle-2026