What Channel Is CBS on Spectrum?
CBS on Spectrum is your local CBS 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 CBS affiliates in selected cities
| Market | CBS station | Broadcast channel (Spectrum may differ) |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | WCBS | 2 |
| Los Angeles, CA | KCBS | 2 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | KTVT | 11 |
| Charlotte, NC | WBTV | 3 |
| St. Louis, MO | KMOV | 4 |
| Columbus, OH | WBNS | 10 |
| Cincinnati, OH | WKRC | 12 |
| San Antonio, TX | KENS | 5 |
| Orlando, FL | WKMG | 6 |
| Tampa, FL | WTSP | 10 |
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 CBS?
Check Spectrum’s lineup for your address and selected package to confirm that your local CBS station is included. Local station availability and channel placement vary by area and plan.
What's on CBS this week
CBS has NFL Sunday afternoon games every week of the season, and Big Ten college football on Saturday afternoons. Its primetime lineup includes Survivor, Tracker and the NCIS shows. Check your Spectrum guide for which NFL game your local CBS station is showing, since afternoon games are assigned by region.
Getting CBS on DIRECTV instead
DIRECTV carries participating local CBS stations where available; check its guide for your service address. Our CBS on DIRECTV 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 CBS on Spectrum?
The number depends on your service address and package. Search for CBS 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 CBS 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 CBS 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.
Is CBS Sports Network the same as CBS on Spectrum?
No. CBS is your local broadcast station; CBS Sports Network is a separate cable sports channel in a higher Spectrum tier.
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. CBS, Spectrum, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.