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At homeFree on tabiitabii
Abroadtabii in 53 countriesPartly: tabii, rights decide
Cost at homeFree; Premium paidChecked 2 November 2026
The short answer

How to watch TRT 1 live online

TRT 1 streams live on tabii, TRT's own streaming app, which shows all TRT channels. tabii says it works in 53 countries; some programmes, such as World Cup matches, can only be watched in Turkey.

tabii has TRT's live channels and its series, with a paid Premium plan.

Country
Turkey
Run by
TRT, Turkey's public broadcaster
Type
General
Language
Turkish
Live, in Turkish
TRT 1 canlı yayın
Watch live
tabii
Cost at home
Free; Premium paid
Abroad
Partly: tabii, rights decide
Checked
2 November 2026
Outside Turkey

Can you watch TRT 1 abroad?

tabii lists 53 countries where it works, including Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, the US and Canada. What plays abroad depends on each programme's rights: tabii says World Cup matches can only be watched in Turkey.

tabii

TRT's app with its live channels and series, in 53 countries.

53 countries · Free · Official page

Country by country

Watch TRT 1 in the USA, Canada, Germany and more

TRT 1 in the USA, Canada, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and France

Partly. tabii (53 countries, free). TRT's app with its live channels and series, in 53 countries.

Turkish TV in the USA: what works, channel by channel

Turkish TV in the UK: what works, channel by channel

Apps and devices

Apps for TRT 1: TV, phone and laptop

tabiiWeb, phones, smart TVs53 countries
About the channel

What is TRT 1?

TRT 1 is the main channel of TRT, Turkey's public broadcaster. It shows the big TRT dramas, news and national team football.

TRT also runs TRT Türk and TRT World for viewers abroad.

Questions

TRT 1: common questions

Can I watch TRT 1 abroad?

On tabii, in the 53 countries it serves; some programmes play only in Turkey.

Is tabii free?

Yes, with a paid Premium plan.

Can I watch World Cup matches on tabii abroad?

No. tabii says they can only be watched in Turkey.

Which app do I need to watch TRT 1 live?

tabii (53 countries): web, phones, smart TVs.

Can I watch TRT 1 on a smart TV?

Yes. tabii has an app for smart TVs (53 countries).

Can I watch TRT 1 in the USA?

Partly. tabii (53 countries, free). TRT's app with its live channels and series, in 53 countries.

Sources

Where the facts come from

We check every fact on the broadcaster's own pages, or on two independent sources that agree.

  1. tabii: frequently asked questions (countries, World Cup)
  2. tabii

Last checked: 2 November 2026. Prices and rules change: the official pages always win.

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