The most viewed programmes in Ireland throughout 2025 have been revealed, in what has been a huge year for Irish television.
Newly released TV viewing figures by TAM Ireland/Nielsen Media for 2025 found that RTÉ was the most-watched broadcaster in the country, with a huge surge in younger viewers.
The figures found that those in the 15-34 cohort had an all-day viewership share of 25.8% — the highest it’s been in 14 years — with The Traitors Ireland, the Late Late Toy Show, and Ireland’s sporting heroics in the World Cup qualifiers all bringing in huge numbers.
Unsurprisingly, the Late Late Toy Show was the most viewed programme in Ireland in 2025. Pic: Andres Poveda
Naturally, the Toy Show was the most viewed programme of 2025, while the inaugural season of The Traitors Ireland entered the top 10 most viewed programmes of 2025.
Sport made the remainder of the top 10, including the All-Ireland football and hurling finals, the Six Nations, and, of course, the Republic of Ireland vs Hungary — which saw Troy Parrott score an incredible hat-trick to keep Ireland’s World Cup hopes alive.
It was also a big year for national and international events, including the final of The Traitors, the Prime Time Presidential Debate, and home-produced documentaries, including DJ Carey: The Dodger, Gerry Hutch: AKA The Monk, and Michael Lynn: The Fugitive.
Troy Parrott’s heroics in Budapest were a huge moment, with the match being the 8th most viewed programme in 2025. Pic: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP via Getty Images
Entertainment favourites such as the Late Late Show, Dancing with the Stars, and Ireland’s Fittest Family also proved hugely popular in 2025, while home renovation programmes including Room to Improve, The Great House Revival and DIY SOS: The Big Build also reached the top 50.
RTÉ Player also saw its most successful year ever, attracting a record-breaking 157 million streams in 2025 — a year-on-year increase of 10% with time spent increasing by 17%. EastEnders was number one on the player, followed by Fair City, Home and Away and The Traitors Ireland. RTÉ Nine O’Clock News and the Six One News were also in the top 10, followed by Bluey, The Sunday Game Live, Yellowstone and Love/Hate.
‘It’s been a remarkable year for RTÉ programming – audiences in Ireland, of all ages, joined us in record numbers on television and on RTÉ Player across a wide range of genres, from trusted News & Current Affairs, Irish Drama, Entertainment and Documentaries, as well as national events and major sporting moments,’ Steve Carson, Director of Video at RTÉ, said.
The Traitors Ireland was a huge success for RTÉ, as well — being the seventh most viewed television programme, and the fourth most streamed on the RTÉ Player. Pic: RTÉ
‘RTÉ, our staff and programme makers, and our colleagues in the independent sector are committed to bringing the people of Ireland relevant, engaging content that truly sets us apart from global media companies and streamers.’
The Top 10 most viewed programmes on Irish television in 2025:
The Late Late Toy Show, RTÉ One
The Sunday Game Live – SHCF: Cork vs Tipperary Live, RTÉ 2
Guinness Six Nations: Ireland vs France Live, RTÉ 2
The Sunday Game Live – SFCF – Kerry vs Donegal Live, RTÉ One
Guinness Six Nations: Ireland vs England Live, Virgin Media One
Guinness Six Nations: Scotland vs Ireland Live, RTÉ 2
The Traitors Ireland, RTÉ One
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier – Republic of Ireland vs Hungary, RTÉ 2
Guinness Nations Series – Ireland vs South Africa Live, RTÉ 2
Guinness Six Nations: Wales vs Ireland Live, Virgin Media One
The Top 10 most-streamed programmes on RTÉ Player in 2025
Eastenders
Fair City
Home and Away
The Traitors Ireland
RTÉ News: Nine O’Clock
RTÉ News: Six One
Bluey
The Sunday Game Live
Yellowstone
Love/Hate