How to Watch CBS Sacramento For Free & Without Cable
Last updated: September 21, 2026
CBS Sacramento is one of the local channels serving the Sacramento market. Below is how to watch it without a cable subscription, including the free options.
Watching CBS With an Antenna
CBS broadcasts free over the air in the Sacramento market. A standard antenna pulls it in at no monthly cost.
Streaming CBS Without Cable
With a free trial: DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV all carry CBS and let you watch free during the trial period before any charge.
No free trial, but they carry it: Hulu + Live TV also include CBS, though you pay from the first day.
Every Local Channel in Sacramento
Here is the full Sacramento 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 KXTV · Ch 10 | YesGood | DirecTV Stream (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| CBS KOVR · Ch 13 | YesGood | DirecTV Stream (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| FOX KTXL · Ch 40 | YesGood | DirecTV Stream (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| Univision KUVS · Ch 19 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| Telemundo KCSO · Ch 33 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| The CW KMAX · Ch 31 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| UniMás KTFK | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| NBC KCRA · Ch 3 | 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.
CBS FAQ
- Can I watch CBS for free?
- Yes. CBS broadcasts free over the air in Sacramento, 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 CBS available with an antenna?
- Yes, reception in Sacramento is rated good.
- Which streaming services have CBS?
- In the Sacramento market, CBS is carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. Of those, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV offer free trials.
Last updated: September 21, 2026