The four big networks here
More networks on local TV
The CW64WNAC-TV
PBS36WPVD-TV- MyNMyNetworkTV12WPRI-TV
Ion69WPXQ-TV
Every full-power station in Providence–New Bedford
7 stations are listed for this market (Providence metropolitan area (Rhode Island/Massachusetts)). Virtual channel is the number your TV shows after a scan.
| Station | Channel | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| WLNE-TV | 6 | Roar |
| WJAR | 10 | NBC · ABC |
| WPRI-TV | 12 | CBS · Independent/MyNetworkTV |
| WLWC | 28 | Bounce TV |
| WPVD-TV | 36 | PBS |
| WNAC-TV | 64 | Fox · The CW |
| WPXQ-TV | 69 | Ion Television |
NFL football in Providence–New Bedford
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: WPRI-TV 12
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 Providence 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 Providence–New Bedford stations for a monthly subscription that renews itself.
- IPTV USA MAX. The Providence–New Bedford 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.
Providence–New Bedford local TV questions
What channel is ABC in Providence–New Bedford?
ABC in Providence–New Bedford is WJAR, channel 10, carried as a subchannel of WJAR.
What channel is CBS in Providence–New Bedford?
CBS in Providence–New Bedford is WPRI-TV, channel 12.
What channel is NBC in Providence–New Bedford?
NBC in Providence–New Bedford is WJAR, channel 10.
What channel is FOX in Providence–New Bedford?
FOX in Providence–New Bedford is WNAC-TV, channel 64.
Can I get the Providence–New Bedford stations without a cable subscription?
Yes. An antenna receives the Providence–New Bedford 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 Providence–New Bedford?
Games on CBS, FOX, NBC or ABC air on the local station: CBS on WPRI-TV 12, FOX on WNAC-TV 64, NBC on WJAR 10, ABC on WJAR 10. Games on ESPN, Prime Video or Netflix need those services.
Sources we checked
- Wikipedia: Providence 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
