Observed Signal · Jul 11, 2026 · Audience Measurement · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
TV (linear) Market: U19 Women Boost Nitro TV Ratings
The U19 Women's European Championship final between Germany and Spain, broadcast short-term on Nitro on July 10, 2026, delivered notable linear-TV ratings for the channel. Nitro's pre-match 17:30 countdown averaged 190,000 viewers with a 4.6% share among 14–49-year-olds; the first half peaked at a 4.9% share. From 18:00 the match averaged 240,000 viewers (second half also ~240,000) with a 4.2% share in the 14–49 demo and 3.4% among 14–59-year-olds. After the final, viewership fell to roughly 70,000 (0.7% in the classic demo). Despite Nitro's strong match numbers, ZDFinfo, RTL Up, ProSieben Maxx and Sat.1 Gold recorded higher or notable day ratings in specific slots. Source for the audience figures is AGF SCOPE (AGF Videoforschung).
Local linear-TV ratings story with viewership figures relevant to TV inventory and broadcasters but not industry-shifting for AdTech/MarTech.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- The U19 women's final (Germany vs Spain, 0:1) aired on Nitro on July 10, 2026.
- Nitro's 17:30 pre-match countdown averaged 190,000 viewers and a 4.6% market share (14–49).
- From 18:00 the final averaged 240,000 viewers; first half delivered a 4.9% share and second half 4.2% (14–49).
- Extended demo (14–59) delivered 3.4% across the entire match; post-match reports fell to ~70,000 viewers and 0.7% (classic demo).
- Data source for the figures: AGF SCOPE / AGF Videoforschung.
Connected Companies & Entities
7 Entities mappedDas Erste
Germany’s national public-service television channel within ARD.
“Top 5 Marktanteile (alle Zuschauer) 11,1 %...”
DWDL.de
German media trade publisher for TV, streaming and industry jobs.
“© DWDL.de GmbH 2001-2026...”
AGF Videoforschung
German video audience measurement and planning data provider.
“Quelle für alle Daten in diesem Artikel, sofern nicht anders vermerkt: AGF SCOPE 1.9; Marktstandard: Bewegtbild; vorläufig gewichtete Daten;...”
NITRO TV
German ad-funded free-to-air TV channel and media brand.
“Zu sehen war das Spiel kurzfristig bei Nitro, wo man mit den Quoten sehr zufrieden sein kann:...”
ZDF
German public-service broadcaster with free TV, streaming and news platforms.
“Top 5 Marktanteile (alle Zuschauer) 22,5 %...”
RTL Group
European broadcaster, streamer, ad seller and content producer.
“Top 5 Marktanteile (alle Zuschauer) 7,4 %...”
VOX
German TV publisher brand within RTL’s broadcast and digital ecosystem.
“Top 5 Marktanteile (alle Zuschauer) 3,5 %...”
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