Channel 4 Requires Subtitles on All Advertising from March 1st 2026

Channel 4 is dialling up its accessibility standards. From 1st March 2026, every new ad appearing across its UK linear channels and streaming platforms will need to include closed-caption subtitles.

Read more about the benefits of subtitling your ads in this Channel 4 document.

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Want to future-proof your campaigns ahead of the 2026 switch? Ask Clearcast about subtitle here.