Can I watch CBS for free?

Yes. CBS broadcasts free over the air in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara is rated good.

Which streaming services have CBS?

In the Santa Barbara market, CBS is carried by YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV. Of those, YouTube TV offer free trials.

How to Watch CBS Santa-barbara For Free & Without Cable

Last updated: June 15, 2026

CBS Santa-barbara is one of the local channels serving the Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara market. A standard antenna pulls it in at no monthly cost.

Over the air: Free · Reception: Good

Streaming CBS Without Cable

With a free trial: 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.

YouTube TVFree Trial

Hulu + Live TV

Every Local Channel in Santa Barbara

Here is the full Santa Barbara 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)
CBS KEYT · Ch 3	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV
NBC KSBY · Ch 6	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream (free trial)
Telemundo KTAS · Ch 33.1	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV
Univision KPMR · Ch 38.1	YesGood	Fubo (free trial)
UniMás KTSB	YesGood	Fubo (free trial)
CBS KCOY · Ch 12	YesGood	YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV
The CW KSBY-DT2 · Ch 6.2	YesGood	YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream (free trial)
FOX KKFX · Ch 24	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream (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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara is rated good.
Which streaming services have CBS?: In the Santa Barbara market, CBS is carried by YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV. Of those, YouTube TV offer free trials.

Last updated: June 15, 2026