The four big networks here
More networks on local TV
Every full-power station in Boston
17 stations are listed for this market (Greater Boston (Massachusetts) and Southern New Hampshire). Virtual channel is the number your TV shows after a scan.
| Station | Channel | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| WGBH-TV | 2 | PBS |
| WBZ-TV | 4 | CBS |
| WCVB-TV | 5 | ABC |
| WHDH | 7 | Ind. |
| WFXT | 25 | Fox |
| WUTF-TV | 27 | UniMás |
| WSBK-TV | 38 | Ind. |
| WGBX-TV | 44 | PBS |
| WWDP | 46 | Roar |
| WWJE-DT | 50 | Crime |
| WLVI | 56 | The CW |
| WDPX-TV | 58 | Grit |
| WNEU | 60 | Telemundo |
| WMFP | 62 | Shop LC |
| WUNI | 66 | Univision |
| WBPX-TV | 68 | Ion Television |
| WBTS-CD (low power) | 15 | NBC |
NFL football in Boston
New England Patriots is the home team here, so its games on CBS, FOX and NBC always air on the local stations listed above.
- Sun, Oct 181:00 PM EDT
New York Jetsat
New England PatriotsWeek 6 · Gillette Stadium
CBSHere: WBZ-TV 4
Kickoffs in local time from ESPN’s schedule, checked 2026-10-15.
Ways to watch without cable
- Antenna, free. Point an indoor or rooftop antenna toward the Boston transmitters and run a channel scan. Check the FCC DTV reception map for your address first.
- The networks’ own apps. Paramount+ Premium streams the live feed of your local CBS station in most markets. Peacock Premium Plus streams your local NBC station live in most markets. Fox One, the streaming service Fox launched in August 2025, carries the FOX network and many local FOX stations live.
- Live-TV streaming. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and similar packages include the Boston stations for a monthly subscription that renews itself.
- IPTV USA MAX. The Boston locals sit in their own group next to 32,000+ other channels, on up to four screens, paid once with no renewal. Try a day free.
Boston local TV questions
What channel is ABC in Boston?
ABC in Boston is WCVB-TV, channel 5.
What channel is CBS in Boston?
CBS in Boston is WBZ-TV, channel 4.
What channel is NBC in Boston?
NBC in Boston is WBTS-CD, channel 15. It is a low-power or Class A station, so antenna reception covers a smaller area than the full-power stations.
What channel is FOX in Boston?
FOX in Boston is WFXT, channel 25.
Can I get the Boston stations without a cable subscription?
Yes. An antenna receives the Boston stations free if you are inside their coverage; the FCC’s DTV reception map shows which you can expect at your address. No antenna? Streaming packages and IPTVMAX deliver those same stations through your broadband line.
Where can I watch the Patriots in Boston?
Games on CBS, FOX, NBC or ABC air on the local station: CBS on WBZ-TV 4, FOX on WFXT 25, NBC on WBTS-CD 15, ABC on WCVB-TV 5. Games on ESPN, Prime Video or Netflix need those services.
Sources we checked
- Wikipedia: Boston TV station list · read October 15, 2026
- Nielsen DMA ranks 2025–26 (as listed on Wikipedia) · read October 15, 2026
- FCC DTV reception maps · read October 15, 2026
