What Channel Is NBC on Spectrum?
NBC on Spectrum is your local NBC 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 NBC affiliates in selected cities
| Market | NBC station | Broadcast channel (Spectrum may differ) |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | WNBC | 4 |
| Los Angeles, CA | KNBC | 4 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | KXAS | 5 |
| Charlotte, NC | WCNC | 6 |
| St. Louis, MO | KSDK | 5 |
| Cleveland, OH | WKYC | 3 |
| Columbus, OH | WCMH | 4 |
| Cincinnati, OH | WLWT | 5 |
| San Antonio, TX | WOAI | 4 |
| Orlando, FL | WESH | 2 |
| Tampa, FL | WFLA | 8 |
| Milwaukee, WI | WTMJ | 4 |
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 NBC?
Check Spectrum’s lineup for your address and selected package to confirm that your local NBC station is included. Local station availability and channel placement vary by area and plan.
What to watch on NBC
Sunday Night Football airs on NBC during the NFL season. Check the current matchup and kickoff time in our Sunday Night Football on Spectrum guide, then confirm your local NBC station in the Spectrum lineup for your address.
Getting NBC on DIRECTV instead
DIRECTV carries participating local NBC stations where available; check its guide for your service address. Our NBC 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 NBC on Spectrum?
The number depends on your service address and package. Search for NBC 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 NBC 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 NBC 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 NBC on DIRECTV?
DIRECTV carries participating local NBC 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. NBC, Spectrum, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.