Yesterday's TV ratings, Friday, October 2, 2026

The TV ratings for Friday, October 2, 2026, favored the Nations League match between France and Italy . On Rai 1, the match attracted 8.138.000 viewers with a 41,48% share of the total audience, dominating prime time.

Mediaset responded with Big Brother VIP , which fell short of expectations, while the other networks held their own with series , talk shows , and in-depth programs. Here are the evening's key figures , network by network, with audience share and viewership.

Yesterday's TV ratings: prime time numbers

• Rai 1 — France-Italy (Nations League): 8.138.000 spectators, 41,48%
• Channel 5 — Big Brother VIP: 1.595.000 viewers, 13,94%
• 4 network — Quarto Grado: 1.232.000 viewers, 9,87%
• Italia 1 — Shooter: 855.000 viewers, 4,98%
• Nine — Crozza Brothers: 729.000 viewers, 3,89%
• First — Propaganda Live: 650.000 viewers, 4,85%
• Rai 2 — Inspector Coliandro 6: 608.000 viewers, 3,43%
• Rai 3 — Exodus: 462.000 viewers, 2,46%
• TV8 — Pechino Express: 344.000 viewers, 2,28%

France-Italy dominates the evening

The France - Italy match surpassed the 8 million mark , an increase of 290.000 viewers over the traditional average. This result puts the match clearly ahead of all other broadcasts, with a share of nearly 42%.

The Nations League thus confirms itself as one of the strongest events in the autumn schedule, capable of attracting even those who don't usually follow football. This figure bucks the average prime time broadcast, where a single goal rarely exceeds the 30% threshold . The match also benefited from the boost of the Nations League , a competition that in recent years has garnered growing audiences even for less anticipated matches.

Big Brother VIP in decline

On Canale 5, Big Brother VIP stalled at 1.595.000 viewers with a 13,94% share. The program, hosted by Ilary Blasi , suffered from competition from football, despite the interest in recent clashes, such as the one between Guendalina Tavassi and Jonathan.

The Night segment performed better , reaching 737.000 viewers and a 20,7% share. This is a sign that the later time slot is still able to retain the reality show's loyal audience. Compared to previous episodes, however, the decline in prime time is clear, also due to the length of the match and the extra time for studio discussions.

The other networks

On Rete 4, Quarto Grado totaled 1.232.000 viewers with a 9,87% share , after a presentation watched by 1.167.000 . On Italia 1, Shooter stopped at 855.000 viewers, while on Rai 2 the rerun of L'Ispettore Coliandro 6 collected 608.000.

Su Nine Brothers of Crozza raggiunge 729.000 spectators 3,89 %. On First Live propaganda stops at 650.000while on Rai 3 Exodus marks 462.000, small numbers but in line with the niche segment. On TV8 Beijing Express gets 344.000 spectators. Up Real Time Bake Off – Sweets in the Oven arrives at 532.000 spectators with the 3,02 %, confirming the good moment of cooking shows.

Among the free-to-air programs, Reazione a Catena on Rai 1 attracted 3.610.000 viewers with a 24,86% share , while La Ruota della Fortuna stopped at 3.816.000 with a 19,05% share . The 19:56 PM TG1 news reported 4.335.000 viewers.

For this evening, those looking for what to watch can consult the TV programme guide for Saturday 3 October , with shows , series and sports in prime time, and the page dedicated to Dancing with the Stars , which returns tonight on Rai 1.

FAQ

Who won the evening of Friday, October 2nd?

Rai 1 , with the France-Italy match : 8.138.000 viewers and 41,48% share in total audience.

How many viewers did Big Brother VIP have?

Big Brother VIP on Canale 5 attracted 1.595.000 viewers with a 13,94% share . The Night segment reached 737.000 and a 20,7% share.

How did the other networks go?

Quarto Grado on Rete 4 had 1.232.000 viewers, Shooter on Italia 1 855.000 , Fratelli di Crozza on Nove 729.000 , Propaganda Live on La 7 650.000.

What does the total audience data say?

Football gained 290.000 viewers with the new standard, while Big Brother VIP grew by 40.000 . Changes remained limited for talk shows and series, while football remains the genre that benefits most from extended measurement, with viewers watching the match on devices other than TV.