Radio frequency channel connection detection methods and apparatus, to detect a connection mode between a radio frequency channel and an antenna, thereby reducing difficulty in secondary onsite construction, and improving construction efficiency. The method includes: receiving, by a first radio frequency unit by using each of N to-be-detected radio frequency channels, signals sent by using at least one of N reference radio frequency channels of a reference radio frequency unit; and determining a connection relationship between the N to-be-detected radio frequency channels and N antennas based on the signals received by using each to-be-detected radio frequency channel.