How to Watch KCAL Bakersfield For Free & Without Cable
Last updated: June 15, 2026
KCAL Bakersfield is one of the local channels serving the Bakersfield market. Below is how to watch it without a cable subscription, including the free options.
Watching KCAL With an Antenna
KCAL does not broadcast over the air, so an antenna will not pick it up. You will need a streaming service that carries it.
Streaming KCAL Without Cable
With a free trial: Fubo all carry KCAL and let you watch free during the trial period before any charge.
Every Local Channel in Bakersfield
Here is the full Bakersfield lineup, whether each channel is available free with an antenna and how well it comes in, plus the streaming services that carry it.
| Channel | Antenna (Free) | Streaming services |
|---|---|---|
| ABC · Ch 7 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Sling TV |
| KCAL KCAL | Nocable/stream only | Fubo (free trial) |
| My Network TV KCOP | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| ESTRELLA KRCA | Nocable/stream only | Fubo (free trial) |
| UniMás KFTR | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| ABC KERO · Ch 23 | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV |
| Telemundo KKEY · Ch 13 | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV |
| The CW KGET-DT2 · Ch 17.2 | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) |
| MyNetworkTV none · Ch (served | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV |
| UNIVISION KABE · Ch 39 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| UNIMAS KBTF | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| CBS KBAK · Ch 29 | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV Fubo (free trial) |
| Fox KBFX · Ch 58 | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV Fubo (free trial) DirecTV Stream (free trial) |
| NBC KGET · Ch 17 | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV Fubo (free trial) |
Antenna reception is free with a one-time antenna purchase. Services tagged “free trial” let you watch at no cost during the trial window; the rest require a paid subscription from day one.
KCAL FAQ
- Can I watch KCAL for free?
- KCAL is a cable and streaming channel, so there is no free over-the-air option. The cheapest way in is a live TV streamer that carries it, ideally one with a free trial.
- Is KCAL available with an antenna?
- No. KCAL does not broadcast over the air.
- Which streaming services have KCAL?
- In the Bakersfield market, KCAL is carried by Fubo. Of those, Fubo offer free trials.
Last updated: June 15, 2026