• Webedia published an August 2026 survey of 1,001 French adults on 2026 sports-content demand, flagging heavier use of short clips.
• Among 18–24s, 46% watched more short formats, 50% followed more live competitions, pointing to rising digital-first sports viewing.
• Channel preferences split by age: TV led for 18–64s at 40%; 18–24s ranked TV, social media joint-top at 42%.
• Creator-led sports moved mainstream with Gen Z: 51% of 18–24s followed a streamer or YouTuber-created sports event in 12 months.
• Brand tie-ups gained traction with younger audiences, with 32% of 18–24s viewing sports-linked brands as legitimate and value-adding.

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