How to Watch The CW Bakersfield For Free & Without Cable
Last updated: September 21, 2026
The CW 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 The CW With an Antenna
The CW broadcasts free over the air in the Bakersfield market. A standard antenna pulls it in at no monthly cost.
Streaming The CW Without Cable
With a free trial: YouTube TV all carry The CW 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 KERO · Ch 23 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| Telemundo KKEY · Ch 13 | YesGood | Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| The CW KGET-DT2 · Ch 17.2 | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) |
| MyNetworkTV | YesGood | Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| UNIVISION KABE · Ch 39 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| UNIMAS KBTF | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| CBS KBAK · Ch 29 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| Fox KBFX · Ch 58 | YesGood | DirecTV Stream (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| NBC KGET · Ch 17 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (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.
The CW FAQ
- Can I watch The CW for free?
- Yes. The CW broadcasts free over the air in Bakersfield, so a one-time antenna purchase gets you the live signal at no monthly cost. Several live TV streamers that carry it also offer free trials.
- Is The CW available with an antenna?
- Yes, reception in Bakersfield is rated good.
- Which streaming services have The CW?
- In the Bakersfield market, The CW is carried by YouTube TV. Of those, YouTube TV offer free trials.
Last updated: September 21, 2026