MDR

MDR Fernsehen Sachsen is a German public regional television channel operating in the generalist and informational format. The primary language of broadcasting is German. The channel is a regional variation of the MDR (Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk) network, specifically tailored for the state of Saxony. The channel is headquartered in Leipzig, Saxony, and is part of the ARD network, Germany\'s consortium of public broadcasters. MDR Fernsehen Sachsen is funded through the German broadcast license fee, which ensures its editorial independence and public service mission. The channel is available throughout Saxony via digital terrestrial television, cable networks, and satellite on the Astra system at 19.2° east.

On air, MDR Fernsehen Sachsen features a mix of regional news bulletins, current affairs programs, documentaries, talk shows, cultural magazines, and entertainment content. The flagship regional news program is Sachsenspiegel, a daily magazine that airs at 7:00 PM, covering regional news and reports from Saxony. A weekly summary edition of Sachsenspiegel airs on Sunday mornings. The program corresponds to the main news and information programs for the other MDR regional states: Sachsen-Anhalt heute (for Saxony-Anhalt) and Thüringen Journal (for Thuringia). The channel also broadcasts Sachsenspiegel kompakt on weekday afternoons around 3:00 PM.

The afternoon schedule includes MDR um 4, a regional magazine airing weekdays at 4:00 PM, hosted by rotating presenters Peter Imhof, René Kindermann, Stephanie Müller-Spirra, and Julia Menger. The program covers events across Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia, and includes a segment called Neues von hier. On public holidays, the evening slot features MDR um 7, a joint regional magazine airing at 7:00 PM that combines content from all three MDR states. Additional regular programming includes Fakt ist! from Magdeburg, MDR aktuell, the channel\'s main evening newscast, and the political talk show Fakt ist! aus Magdeburg. The channel also participates in ARD network programming, including Die Sendung mit der Maus for children, and sports coverage including football matches and other regional sports events. Documentary programming includes the history series Lebensräume – Götter, Gräber und Germanen exploring Saxony\'s cultural heritage.

MDR Fernsehen Sachsen is available throughout the state of Saxony via digital terrestrial television (DVB-T2 HD) on channel 39 (UHF, 618 MHz) in the Leipzig region, as well as on cable networks and satellite via Astra 1M at 19.2° east. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of MDR Fernsehen Sachsen through the official MDR website and the ARD Mediathek mobile application, which offers live streaming and on-demand access to programs.

MDR Fernsehen Sachsen strives to serve the people of Saxony by providing news, information, and entertainment that reflects the unique identity and concerns of the region. The mission of the channel is to inform citizens about events affecting their daily lives, to preserve and promote Saxon culture and traditions, and to offer high-quality public service broadcasting that is independent of commercial interests. Thanks to modern digital platforms, MDR Fernsehen Sachsen provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that residents of Saxony and former residents living elsewhere in Germany or abroad can stay connected to their home region wherever they are.