A significant television audience tuned in to witness Germany’s Women’s National Football team’s semi-final exit from the European Championship. An average of 14.26 million viewers watched the match against Spain on national broadcaster “Das Erste” from 9:00 PM onwards.
This viewership translated to a market share of 57.6 percent, demonstrating considerable public interest in the game. The late-night news program, “Tagesthemen” broadcast during the halftime interval, also retained a substantial audience, with 13.27 million viewers accounting for a 50.4 percent market share.
These figures represent an increase compared to the 12.19 million viewers who watched the 2022 European Championship semi-final against France. The 2022 final, which saw Germany lose to England, attracted a peak audience of 17.9 million.