The four big networks here
More networks on local TV
The CW23WNLO
PBS17WNED-TV- MyNMyNetworkTV49WNYO-TV
Ion51WPXJ-TV
Every full-power station in Buffalo
10 stations are listed for this market (Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area and Western New York). Virtual channel is the number your TV shows after a scan.
| Station | Channel | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| WGRZ | 2 | NBC |
| WIVB-TV | 4 | CBS |
| WKBW-TV | 7 | ABC |
| WNED-TV | 17 | PBS |
| WNLO | 23 | The CW |
| WNYB | 26 | TCT |
| WUTV | 29 | Fox |
| WNYO-TV | 49 | Independent/MyNetworkTV |
| WPXJ-TV | 51 | Ion Television |
| WBBZ-TV | 67 | MeTV/Independent |
NFL football in Buffalo
Buffalo Bills is the home team here, so its games on CBS, FOX and NBC always air on the local stations listed above.
- Sun, Oct 184:25 PM EDT
Buffalo Billsat
Las Vegas RaidersWeek 6 · Allegiant Stadium
CBSHere: WIVB-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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo stations for a monthly subscription that renews itself.
- IPTV USA MAX. The Buffalo 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.
Buffalo local TV questions
What channel is ABC in Buffalo?
ABC in Buffalo is WKBW-TV, channel 7.
What channel is CBS in Buffalo?
CBS in Buffalo is WIVB-TV, channel 4.
What channel is NBC in Buffalo?
NBC in Buffalo is WGRZ, channel 2.
What channel is FOX in Buffalo?
FOX in Buffalo is WUTV, channel 29.
Can I get the Buffalo stations without a cable subscription?
Yes. An antenna receives the Buffalo 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 Bills in Buffalo?
Games on CBS, FOX, NBC or ABC air on the local station: CBS on WIVB-TV 4, FOX on WUTV 29, NBC on WGRZ 2, ABC on WKBW-TV 7. Games on ESPN, Prime Video or Netflix need those services.
Sources we checked
- Wikipedia: Buffalo 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
