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Apr 07, 2026 06:20-04:00

Where to watch CBS channel April 2026? Live stream TV providers, subscription plans and costs

Everything you need to know about where to live stream the CBS channel, which is the best provider, what it'll cost and what subscription deals are on offer.

Stream your local CBS affiliate live on Fubo here!

Best value streaming service for CBS April 2026

	Paramount+	$13.99/mo
	Fubo Pro	$73.99/mo
	YouTube TV Base Plan	$82.99/mo
	Fubo Elite	$83.99/mo
	DirecTV Entertainment (and above)	from $89.99/mo
	Fubo Deluxe	$103.99/mo

GOAL Recommends: At $13.99/mo, the Paramount+ with Showtime plan is the absolute cheapest way to get a 24/7 live stream of your local CBS station. It's perfect for minimalists who just want the live feed and don't need a DVR, as most primetime shows are available on-demand immediately after they air.

Feature	Paramount+	Fubo	YouTube TV	DIRECTV
Live Local CBS Feed	✅ (Showtime Plan)	✅	✅	✅
NFL on CBS	✅	✅	✅	✅
Next-Day On-Demand	✅	✅	✅	✅
Cloud DVR	❌	✅ (Unlimited)	✅ (Unlimited)	✅ (Unlimited)
Simultaneous Streams	3	10 (Home) + 3 (Mobile)	3 (Base)	Unlimited (Home) + 3 (Away)
Mobile Friendliness	High (Dedicated App)	Moderate (Data Heavy)	Highest (Smooth UI)	Moderate (Traditional UI)

What is coming up on CBS in April 2026?

UEFA Champions League on CBS: Everything you need to know

While Paramount+ is the primary home for every match, CBS Sports ensures that the UEFA Champions League maintains a major presence on traditional American television. Under their current broadcast agreement, which extends through 2030, CBS strategically places high-stakes fixtures on its linear channels to reach the widest possible audience.

One of the biggest reasons to tune into the CBS broadcast is the award-winning studio show, UEFA Champions League Today. Hosted by Kate Scott and featuring the iconic trio of Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, and Micah Richards, the show has become a cultural phenomenon in the soccer world. Their unique blend of high-level tactical analysis and infectious locker-room chemistry airs across both the CBS Sports Network and the main CBS channel during pre-match, halftime, and post-match windows.

What is the CBS channel?

CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) is a commercial broadcast network owned by Paramount Global. It offers sports, entertainment, and news programming.

Where can I watch CBS for free?

You can access the CBS channel through the free trials of leading streaming services such as Fubo and DirecTV Stream.

You can also watch CBS with a Paramount+ subscription.

It's also available on YouTube TV.

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If you are out of the country and would like to watch upcoming CBS content on your favoured streaming service, you can do so by bypassing geo-restrictions by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

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Frequently asked questions

Fubo (formerly fubo TV) has a number of plans: Pro, Elite, Deluxe and Sports, with a Latino package at a fraction of the cost and for a lot less channels. Add-ons are also available, if you wish to add more sports and entertainment to your package.

No, Fubo is a completely different and independent streaming provider to Amazon.

While Fubo has plenty of sports options, it lacks the Warner Bros. Discovery channels, meaning you can't watch TNT, TBS, and TruTV, which are crucial for some MLB and NBA games and other popular content.

Furthermore, due to recent developments, Fubo have also recently lost rights to the NBC channels - a huge drawback for a sports-centric service when NBC carries popular sporting events such as Sunday Night Football and English Premier League soccer.

Yes, payments are taken monthly unless you opt for a quarterly payment setup.

Yes, Fubo is available to use on a Fire Stick, as well as a number of other devices, including Roku.

Yes, you can watch Fubo on your television, by installing the app onto your Smart TV or via a web browser that's connected to your TV.

Yes, you can watch up to 10 simultaneous streams from your home location on various devices connected to your home Wi-Fi, and on three additional mobile devices from various locations away from your home.

Prices tend to rise annually, but Fubo does operate a one-year price lock guarantee.

No, Fubo doesn't give refunds for this, but doesn't lock you in to annual contract either.

Fubo could be down due to a number of reasons, such as internet connectivity, app problems or even a service outage.

Check the Wi-Fi or home broadband you're connected to to see if there's an issue there. You can try updating or reinstalling the app, as well as checking there isn't an electrical outage in the area by testing other equipment or, specifically, other devices or apps that connect to the same internet.

There's a good chance your internet speed isn't fast enough, especially if you are experiencing buffering while streaming.

Check there's nothing blocking or interfering with the internet hub or router, so the signal isn't being disrupted.

Optionally, you can lower the picture quality if you are experiencing buffering, which may help it to run smoother.

This could be because the service is geo-restricted, meaning you cannot use it outside of the United States or area you are trying to access specific local channels.

Using a VPN is a way to circumvent the issue, as Fubo is generally region and country specific.

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