How to Watch The CW Monterey-salinas For Free & Without Cable
Last updated: September 21, 2026
The CW Monterey-salinas is one of the local channels serving the Monterey 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 Monterey 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 Monterey
Here is the full Monterey 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 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| FOX KCBA · Ch 35 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| NBC KSBW · Ch 8 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| UNIVISION KSMS · Ch 67.1 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| UNIMAS KDJT | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| The CW KION-DT2 · Ch 46.2 | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) |
| CBS KION · Ch 46 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| Telemundo KMUV · Ch 23 | 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey is rated good.
- Which streaming services have The CW?
- In the Monterey market, The CW is carried by YouTube TV. Of those, YouTube TV offer free trials.
Last updated: September 21, 2026