CCTV-5


CCTV-5, also known as the Sports Channel, part of the China Central Television family of networks, is the main sports broadcaster in the People's Republic of China. CCTV-5 began broadcasting on 1 January 1995. CCTV-5 now broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Satellite distribution began on 30 November 1995 using the Apstar-2 satellite. On 17 December 2019, CCTV-5 launched on the terrestrial network in Macau. The launch was delayed several times due to unresolved rights problems.

Current sports coverage

CCTV-5 has coverage of the following sports leagues, teams, and events:
; Multi-sports games
; Auto Racing
; Badminton
; Basketball
; Boxing
; Cycling
; Field Hockey
; Football
; Golf
; Handball
; Ice Hockey
; MMA
; Rugby Union
; Snooker
; Surfing
; Table Tennis
; Tennis
;Volleyball