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Local channels in Washington, D.C.

Station list checked 2026-10-15

Washington, the main city of the Washington, D.C. TV market
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway · Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The four big networks here

More networks on local TV

Every full-power station in Washington, D.C.

12 stations are listed for this market (Washington, D.C., metropolitan area (DMV)). Virtual channel is the number your TV shows after a scan.

StationChannelProgramming
WRC-TV4NBC
WTTG5Fox
WJLA-TV7ABC
WUSA9CBS
WFDC-DT14Univision · UniMás
WDCA20Independent/MyNetworkTV
WDVM-TV25Independent
WETA-TV26PBS
WHUT-TV32PBS
WDCW50The CW
WPXW-TV66Ion Television
WJAL68LATV

NFL football in Washington, D.C.

Washington Commanders is the home team here, so its games on CBS, FOX and NBC always air on the local stations listed above.

  • Mon, Oct 198:15 PM EDT
    Washington CommandersatSan Francisco 49ersWeek 6 · Levi's Stadium
    ESPNABCHere: WJLA-TV 7

Kickoffs in local time from ESPN’s schedule, checked 2026-10-15.

Ways to watch without cable

  1. Antenna, free. Point an indoor or rooftop antenna toward the Washington transmitters and run a channel scan. Check the FCC DTV reception map for your address first.
  2. 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.
  3. Live-TV streaming. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and similar packages include the Washington, D.C. stations for a monthly subscription that renews itself.
  4. IPTV USA MAX. The Washington, D.C. 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.

Washington, D.C. local TV questions

What channel is ABC in Washington, D.C.?

ABC in Washington, D.C. is WJLA-TV, channel 7.

What channel is CBS in Washington, D.C.?

CBS in Washington, D.C. is WUSA, channel 9.

What channel is NBC in Washington, D.C.?

NBC in Washington, D.C. is WRC-TV, channel 4.

What channel is FOX in Washington, D.C.?

FOX in Washington, D.C. is WTTG, channel 5.

Can I get the Washington, D.C. stations without a cable subscription?

Yes. An antenna receives the Washington, D.C. 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 Commanders in Washington, D.C.?

Games on CBS, FOX, NBC or ABC air on the local station: CBS on WUSA 9, FOX on WTTG 5, NBC on WRC-TV 4, ABC on WJLA-TV 7. Games on ESPN, Prime Video or Netflix need those services.

Sources we checked

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