Can I watch KTVU Plus for free?

KTVU Plus is a cable and streaming channel, so there is no free over-the-air option. The cheapest way in is a live TV streamer that carries it, ideally one with a free trial.

Is KTVU Plus available with an antenna?

No. KTVU Plus does not broadcast over the air.

Which streaming services have KTVU Plus?

In the San Francisco market, KTVU Plus is carried by Fubo. Of those, Fubo offer free trials.

How to Watch KTVU Plus San-francisco For Free & Without Cable

Last updated: October 13, 2026

KTVU Plus San-francisco is one of the local channels serving the San Francisco market. Below is how to watch it without a cable subscription, including the free options.

Watching KTVU Plus With an Antenna

KTVU Plus does not broadcast over the air, so an antenna will not pick it up. You will need a streaming service that carries it.

Over the air: Not available (cable/stream only)

Streaming KTVU Plus Without Cable

With a free trial: Fubo all carry KTVU Plus and let you watch free during the trial period before any charge.

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Every Local Channel in San Francisco

Here is the full San Francisco 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
CBS KPIX · Ch 5	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial)
FOX KTVU · Ch 2	YesGood	DirecTV Stream (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV Sling TV YouTube TV (free trial)
NBC KNTV · Ch 11	YesGood	DirecTV Stream (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV Sling TV YouTube TV (free trial)
Univision KDTV · Ch 14	YesGood	Fubo (free trial)
Telemundo KSTS · Ch 48	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial)
KTVU Plus KICU	Nocable/stream only	Fubo (free trial)
The CW KBCW · Ch 44	YesGood	DirecTV Stream (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial)
UniMás KFSF	YesGood	Fubo (free trial)
ABC KGO · Ch 7	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV Sling 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.

KTVU Plus FAQ

Can I watch KTVU Plus for free?: KTVU Plus is a cable and streaming channel, so there is no free over-the-air option. The cheapest way in is a live TV streamer that carries it, ideally one with a free trial.
Is KTVU Plus available with an antenna?: No. KTVU Plus does not broadcast over the air.
Which streaming services have KTVU Plus?: In the San Francisco market, KTVU Plus is carried by Fubo. Of those, Fubo offer free trials.

Last updated: October 13, 2026