How to Watch Salute to Service 2026: A Veterans Day Celebration on PBS
By AmericanTV.com editorial team |
Salute to Service 2026: A Veterans Day Celebration premieres Friday, November 6 at 9 p.m. Eastern, 8 p.m. Central on PBS. Jason Kelce hosts Jon Batiste and the U.S. Army Field Band in a music-filled celebration of veterans. Local stations can schedule programming differently, so confirm your own PBS listing.
Use our PBS on DIRECTV channel guide to find the local station, then compare DIRECTV options at your address if you need a television package.
Broadcast and streaming details
| Detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Announced national time | 9–10 p.m. ET; check local listings |
| Television network | PBS, through participating local stations |
| Host | Jason Kelce |
| Featured music | Jon Batiste and the U.S. Army Field Band |
| Streaming | PBS.org and the PBS app; check the current program listing |
How to watch through DIRECTV
If your DIRECTV subscription carries the participating local PBS station, tune to that station at its scheduled time. PBS does not have one universal channel number for every market. Your guide and account lineup are the best checks for the station number and entitlement at your address.
Where your subscription and device support it, you may also have access through the DIRECTV app. Do not assume that every station feed or program is available on every device or away from home. Consult the current app listing before relying on it for the broadcast.
Watch with the PBS app
The program’s PBS page lists streaming through PBS.org and the PBS app. Select the appropriate local station and find the current title page for viewing availability. A television airtime and a streaming window are not always identical; follow the current listing for your location and device.
The Army Field Band describes the special as combining musical performances with stories of service and tradition, including West Point, The Old Guard and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is a Veterans Day celebration, rather than a sports broadcast or a live game.
Before November 6
Search your guide ahead of time and, if your plan supports recording, set the correct program entry from your local station. Check the listing again near the broadcast in case the station changes its schedule. Use the provider’s current help if the station is missing from your package or an app asks for access you do not have.
Call 1-855-690-9884 to compare DIRECTV viewing options. PBS station availability, streaming access and package terms vary.
Details reviewed October 30, 2026 using PBS and the U.S. Army Field Band announcements.