How to Watch The CW San-diego For Free & Without Cable
Last updated: June 15, 2026
The CW San-diego is one of the local channels serving the San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego
Here is the full San Diego 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) |
| NBC KNSD · Ch 39 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Sling TV Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream (free trial) |
| UNIVISION KBNT · Ch 17.1 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| UNIMAS KDTF · Ch 36.17 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| ABC KGTV · Ch 10 | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream (free trial) |
| The CW KFMB-DT2 · Ch 8.2 | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) |
| CBS KFMB · Ch 8 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV |
| FOX KSWB · Ch 69 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream (free trial) |
| Telemundo KUAN · Ch 48 | 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego is rated good.
- Which streaming services have The CW?
- In the San Diego market, The CW is carried by YouTube TV. Of those, YouTube TV offer free trials.
Last updated: June 15, 2026