Can I watch The CW for free?

Yes. The CW 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 The CW available with an antenna?

Yes, reception in Sacramento is rated good.

Which streaming services have The CW?

In the Sacramento market, The CW is carried by Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV. Of those, Fubo and YouTube TV offer free trials.

How to Watch The CW Sacramento For Free & Without Cable

Last updated: June 15, 2026

The CW 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 The CW With an Antenna

The CW broadcasts free over the air in the Sacramento market. A standard antenna pulls it in at no monthly cost.

Over the air: Free · Reception: Good

Streaming The CW Without Cable

With a free trial: Fubo and YouTube TV all carry The CW and let you watch free during the trial period before any charge.

No free trial, but they carry it: Hulu + Live TV also include The CW, though you pay from the first day.

FuboFree Trial

YouTube TVFree Trial

Hulu + Live TV

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	Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream (free trial)
CBS KOVR · Ch 13	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream (free trial)
FOX KTXL · Ch 40	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream (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) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV
UniMás KTFK	YesGood	Fubo (free trial)
Telemundo · Ch 47	YesGood	YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV
NBC KCRA · Ch 3	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV

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 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 The CW available with an antenna?: Yes, reception in Sacramento is rated good.
Which streaming services have The CW?: In the Sacramento market, The CW is carried by Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV. Of those, Fubo and YouTube TV offer free trials.

Last updated: June 15, 2026