The four big networks here
More networks on local TV
The CW23WUCW- MyNMyNetworkTV9WFTC
Ion41KPXM-TV
Every full-power station in Minneapolis–St. Paul
8 stations are listed for this market (Twin Cities region and Central Minnesota, including Saint Cloud, Alexandria, Brainerd, and Bemidji). Virtual channel is the number your TV shows after a scan.
| Station | Channel | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| WCCO-TV | 4 | CBS |
| KSTP-TV | 5 | ABC |
| KSTC-TV | 5.2 | Independent |
| WFTC | 9 | Fox · Independent/MyNetworkTV |
| KMSP-TV | 9 | Fox · Independent/MyNetworkTV |
| KARE | 11 | NBC |
| WUCW | 23 | The CW |
| KPXM-TV | 41 | Ion Television |
NFL football in Minneapolis–St. Paul
Minnesota Vikings is the home team here, so its games on CBS, FOX and NBC always air on the local stations listed above.
- Sun, Oct 2512:00 PM CDT
Indianapolis Coltsat
Minnesota VikingsWeek 7 · U.S. Bank Stadium
CBSHere: WCCO-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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis–St. Paul stations for a monthly subscription that renews itself.
- IPTV USA MAX. The Minneapolis–St. Paul 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.
Minneapolis–St. Paul local TV questions
What channel is ABC in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
ABC in Minneapolis–St. Paul is KSTP-TV, channel 5.
What channel is CBS in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
CBS in Minneapolis–St. Paul is WCCO-TV, channel 4.
What channel is NBC in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
NBC in Minneapolis–St. Paul is KARE, channel 11.
What channel is FOX in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
FOX in Minneapolis–St. Paul is WFTC, channel 9.
Can I get the Minneapolis–St. Paul stations without a cable subscription?
Yes. An antenna receives the Minneapolis–St. Paul 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 Vikings in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Games on CBS, FOX, NBC or ABC air on the local station: CBS on WCCO-TV 4, FOX on WFTC 9, NBC on KARE 11, ABC on KSTP-TV 5. Games on ESPN, Prime Video or Netflix need those services.
Sources we checked
- Wikipedia: Minneapolis–St. Paul 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
