What Channel Is ABC on Spectrum?
ABC on Spectrum is your local ABC affiliate, and its Spectrum channel number depends on your service address. Use Spectrum’s channel-lineup lookup or search the station call sign in your on-screen guide. The table below gives over-the-air station numbers for orientation; they are not verified Spectrum channel assignments.
Local ABC affiliates in selected cities
| Market | ABC station | Broadcast channel (Spectrum may differ) |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | WABC | 7 |
| Los Angeles, CA | KABC | 7 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | WFAA | 8 |
| Charlotte, NC | WSOC | 9 |
| Cleveland, OH | WEWS | 5 |
| Columbus, OH | WSYX | 6 |
| Cincinnati, OH | WCPO | 9 |
| San Antonio, TX | KSAT | 12 |
| Orlando, FL | WFTV | 9 |
| Milwaukee, WI | WISN | 12 |
These are the stations’ broadcast numbers, not confirmed Spectrum channel numbers. Spectrum says its lineup depends on location. Enter your service address in Spectrum’s channel-lineup lookup, or search the call sign in your on-screen guide. A town at the edge of a TV market may receive a different affiliate.
Which Spectrum package has ABC?
Check Spectrum’s lineup for your address and selected package to confirm that your local ABC station is included. Local station availability and channel placement vary by area and plan.
What's on ABC this week
ABC's Saturday Night Football has a major college game each week, and ABC simulcasts select Monday Night Football games with ESPN. Its fall primetime includes Dancing with the Stars, Abbott Elementary and Grey's Anatomy, and the NBA on ABC returns for weekend games later in the season.
Getting ABC on DIRECTV instead
DIRECTV carries participating local ABC stations where available; check its guide for your service address. Our local ABC channels guide and Spectrum vs. DIRECTV comparison explain the options. To check DIRECTV at your address, call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC on Spectrum?
The number depends on your service address and package. Search for ABC or your local affiliate’s call sign in Spectrum’s lineup lookup or on-screen guide; broadcast station numbers in the table above may differ from Spectrum’s channel positions.
Is ABC included with my Spectrum TV plan?
Check the channel lineup for your address and package. Spectrum shows local channel availability by location, and package lineups can differ.
Why can't I find ABC on the channel I expected?
Your Spectrum channel number may differ from the station’s broadcast number, and towns near market borders may get another affiliate. Search its call sign in the Spectrum guide or use the address-based lineup lookup.
What channel is ABC on DIRECTV?
DIRECTV carries participating local ABC stations where available. Check the DIRECTV guide for your service address to confirm your station and channel number.
Comparing TV providers? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 25, 2026. Local channel numbers vary by Spectrum market and may change; check your local guide. ABC, Spectrum, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.