TFX, under the name NT1, was created in 2004 by AB Groupe for the launch of the TNT platform scheduled for March 2005. In late 2004, AB Groupe announced their intention to call the channel La Quatre (The Four). However, in January 2005, France Télévisions announced that they would rebrand their channel Festival as France 4. AB Groupe decided to revert to the NT1 name.
TF1 Group decided to make a number of changes, notably by upgrading NT1 to 16:9 in November 2010. It was the last DVB-T channel to switch to this format.[2] In addition, NT1 became the group's channel for young adults.[3]
On 19 May 2015, the channel launched its version in HDTV.[4]
On 26 May 2015, TF1, TMC, NT1 and HD1 merged their websites and created the unique website MYTF1.[5]
On 18 October 2017, TF1 Group announced that NT1 will change its name to TFX in 2018.[6] The rebrand took effect at 9pm on January 30, 2018.[7]
On 28 February 2022, as part of the merger of their two groups, TF1 Group and M6 Group announce that they are in exclusive negotiations with Altice Média for the sale of TFX and 6ter.[8]
Since October 2022, TFX, as well as the free DTT channels of the TF1 group, have been accessible free to air, via the Astra 1 satellite. This broadcast follows a temporary interruption in encrypted broadcasting to Canal+ and TNTSAT subscribers. , following a commercial dispute. However, despite the resumption of encrypted broadcasts within the Canal+ and TNTSAT bouquets, this free-to-air broadcasting continues. TFX is therefore received free of charge in almost all of Continental Europe.[9]
On 24 July 2008, the channel announced it would broadcast the 2008–09A1 Grand Prix events on Sundays.[10] This international racing series was to be shown live or pre-recorded. The deal was confirmed by Richard Maroko, General Programmes Manager of the AB Groupe and Richard Dorfman, A1GP's director of broadcasting.
UEFA Nations League (selected matches (including Finals and excluding France team) (shared with L'Équipe (group stage only), TMC, and W9), France matches live on TF1 and M6)
Friendly matches (selected matches not involving France team (shared with W9 and L'Équipe), France matches live on TF1, TMC (one match only in 2019), and M6)
