The four big networks here
More networks on local TV
The CW38WNOL-TV
PBS12WYES-TV
Telemundo42KGLA-DT- MyNMyNetworkTV54WUPL
Ion49WPXL-TV
Every full-power station in New Orleans
11 stations are listed for this market (Greater New Orleans). Virtual channel is the number your TV shows after a scan.
| Station | Channel | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| WWL-TV | 4 | CBS |
| WDSU | 6 | NBC |
| WVUE-DT | 8 | Fox |
| WYES-TV | 12 | PBS |
| WHNO | 20 | CTN |
| WGNO | 26 | ABC |
| WLAE-TV | 32 | Educational Independent |
| WNOL-TV | 38 | The CW |
| KGLA-DT | 42 | Telemundo |
| WPXL-TV | 49 | Ion Television |
| WUPL | 54 | Independent/MyNetworkTV |
NFL football in New Orleans
New Orleans Saints is the home team here, so its games on CBS, FOX and NBC always air on the local stations listed above.
- Sun, Oct 1812:00 PM CDT
New Orleans Saintsat
New York GiantsWeek 6 · MetLife Stadium
FoxHere: WVUE-DT 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans stations for a monthly subscription that renews itself.
- IPTV USA MAX. The New Orleans 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.
New Orleans local TV questions
What channel is ABC in New Orleans?
ABC in New Orleans is WGNO, channel 26.
What channel is CBS in New Orleans?
CBS in New Orleans is WWL-TV, channel 4.
What channel is NBC in New Orleans?
NBC in New Orleans is WDSU, channel 6.
What channel is FOX in New Orleans?
FOX in New Orleans is WVUE-DT, channel 8.
Can I get the New Orleans stations without a cable subscription?
Yes. An antenna receives the New Orleans 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 Saints in New Orleans?
Games on CBS, FOX, NBC or ABC air on the local station: CBS on WWL-TV 4, FOX on WVUE-DT 8, NBC on WDSU 6, ABC on WGNO 26. Games on ESPN, Prime Video or Netflix need those services.
Sources we checked
- Wikipedia: New Orleans 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
