The four big networks here
More networks on local TV
The CW55WBNX-TV
PBS25WVIZ
Univision61WQHS-DT- MyNMyNetworkTV43WUAB
Ion23WVPX-TV
Every full-power station in Cleveland–Akron
12 stations are listed for this market (Greater Cleveland, Akron, and Canton areas (Northeast Ohio)). Virtual channel is the number your TV shows after a scan.
| Station | Channel | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| WKYC | 3 | NBC |
| WEWS-TV | 5 | ABC |
| WJW | 8 | Fox |
| WDLI-TV | 17 | Bounce TV |
| WOIO | 19 | CBS |
| WVPX-TV | 23 | Ion Television |
| WVIZ | 25 | PBS |
| WUAB | 43 | Independent/MyNetworkTV |
| WRLM | 47 | TCT |
| WEAO | 49 | PBS |
| WBNX-TV | 55 | The CW |
| WQHS-DT | 61 | Univision · UniMás |
NFL football in Cleveland–Akron
Cleveland Browns 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
Baltimore Ravensat
Cleveland BrownsWeek 6 · Huntington Bank Field
FoxHere: WJW 8
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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland–Akron stations for a monthly subscription that renews itself.
- IPTV USA MAX. The Cleveland–Akron 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.
Cleveland–Akron local TV questions
What channel is ABC in Cleveland–Akron?
ABC in Cleveland–Akron is WEWS-TV, channel 5.
What channel is CBS in Cleveland–Akron?
CBS in Cleveland–Akron is WOIO, channel 19.
What channel is NBC in Cleveland–Akron?
NBC in Cleveland–Akron is WKYC, channel 3.
What channel is FOX in Cleveland–Akron?
FOX in Cleveland–Akron is WJW, channel 8.
Can I get the Cleveland–Akron stations without a cable subscription?
Yes. An antenna receives the Cleveland–Akron 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 Browns in Cleveland–Akron?
Games on CBS, FOX, NBC or ABC air on the local station: CBS on WOIO 19, FOX on WJW 8, NBC on WKYC 3, ABC on WEWS-TV 5. Games on ESPN, Prime Video or Netflix need those services.
Sources we checked
- Wikipedia: Cleveland 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
