Official broadcaster channels · Chinese-language
CCTV-1 live: channel guide, programmes and how to watch free
CCTV-1 is the general-interest flagship channel of China Central Television, mainland China's national broadcaster. It first went on air in 1958 and carries news, current affairs, drama and entertainment for a nationwide audience.
What's on
- Xinwen Lianbo (新闻联播), the national evening news, live at 19:00 Beijing time and shown together with CCTV-13
- News bulletins through the day
- Drama series and general entertainment
Channel facts
| Operator | China Central Television (CCTV), China Media Group |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Launched | 1958 |
| Language | Mandarin |
Official website and schedule
- Official website: https://tv.cctv.com/cctv1/
- Official live page: https://tv.cctv.com/live/cctv1/
- Official schedule: https://tv.cctv.com/epg/index.shtml
Watch CCTV-1 in Doubo
CCTV-1 is in Doubo's Official broadcaster streams list: 29 channels, each from the broadcaster or its licensed free-TV partner. Open the list page in Safari and tap “Add to the Doubo app” to add them all, or watch in the web player.
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FAQ
Is CCTV-1 free to watch?
Yes. The CCTV-1 stream in Doubo's list is published free by China Central Television (CCTV), China Media Group or its licensed free-TV partner. Some channels only play in certain countries or regions.
Where can I find the CCTV-1 schedule?
The official CCTV-1 schedule is at https://tv.cctv.com/epg/index.shtml
What if CCTV-1 does not play?
The broadcaster may have changed its stream address, or the channel may be limited to some regions. Doubo checks the list's streams every day and replaces broken ones; try again later or watch another channel from the list.
Chinese-language
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · Updated 2026-11-04