What Channel Is Cartoon Network on DIRECTV?
Cartoon Network is DIRECTV channel 296, and it's included in every DIRECTV Signature package: ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER. The West Coast feed is on channel 297, so you can catch a show three hours later if you miss it on the East feed.
It's also part of DIRECTV's MyKids Genre Pack, a kids-only plan that DIRECTV lists at $20.99 a month plus tax with Disney+ Basic included, as of October 2026.
Which DIRECTV packages include Cartoon Network?
| Package | Cartoon Network (296) |
|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | Yes |
| CHOICE | Yes |
| ULTIMATE | Yes |
| PREMIER | Yes |
| MyKids Genre Pack | Yes |
Channel numbers and Signature packages come from DIRECTV's published Signature channel lineup, and the MyKids details come from DIRECTV's own kids-plan pages. Lineups can vary by area and change over time. Our DIRECTV MyKids Genre Pack guide lists every channel in that plan, or call 1-855-690-9884 to check your address.
What's on Cartoon Network
Daytime on Cartoon Network leans on long-running hits. Current listings are packed with The Amazing World of Gumball, Teen Titans Go!, Regular Show, Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry and Scooby-Doo.
In the evening and overnight, the same channel switches to Adult Swim, which carries grown-up animation like Rick and Morty, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, American Dad! and Smiling Friends. If younger kids watch on their own, DIRECTV's parental controls let you block shows by rating.
How to find Cartoon Network on DIRECTV
Press the channel number on your remote, or say "Cartoon Network" into the voice remote on a DIRECTV Gemini device. You can also set a series recording for a favorite show so new episodes land in your DVR list. Our DIRECTV Gemini guide covers setup and voice search.
Other kids channels on DIRECTV
| Channel | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|
| Cartoon Network | 296 |
| Boomerang | 298 |
| Disney Channel | 290 |
| Disney XD | 292 |
| Nickelodeon | 299 |
| Discovery Family | 294 |
Boomerang, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Nickelodeon are in every Signature package, while Discovery Family starts at ULTIMATE. See our guides to Disney Channel on DIRECTV, Disney XD on channel 292 and Nickelodeon on DIRECTV.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Cartoon Network on DIRECTV?
Cartoon Network is DIRECTV channel 296. The West Coast feed is on 297.
Is Cartoon Network included in DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT?
Yes. Cartoon Network is in every DIRECTV Signature package, starting with ENTERTAINMENT.
Is Cartoon Network in the DIRECTV MyKids pack?
Yes. DIRECTV lists Cartoon Network among the channels in its MyKids Genre Pack, which also includes Disney+ Basic.
Is Adult Swim on the same channel as Cartoon Network?
Yes. Adult Swim airs on Cartoon Network's channel in the evening and overnight, so on DIRECTV you'll find it on 296 too.
Can I watch Cartoon Network on the DIRECTV app?
Cartoon Network is part of DIRECTV's lineup on satellite and DIRECTV via internet, and included live channels can generally be watched in the DIRECTV app; availability can vary by device and location.
Want Cartoon Network and live TV in one place? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 22, 2026. Schedules, packages and prices are set by Cartoon Network, Warner Bros. Discovery and DIRECTV and may change. Streaming prices, plans and availability vary and are subject to change. Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.