How to Watch The CW Peoria-bloomington For Free & Without Cable
Last updated: September 21, 2026
The CW Peoria-bloomington is one of the local channels serving the Peoria 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 Peoria market. A standard antenna pulls it in at no monthly cost.
Streaming The CW Without Cable
With a free trial: DirecTV Stream 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.
Every Local Channel in Peoria
Here is the full Peoria 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marquee Sports Network MARQ | Nocable/stream only | Fubo (free trial) |
| Telemundo | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| NBC WEEK-TV · Ch 25 | YesGood | DirecTV Stream (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| The CW WEEK-DT3 · Ch 25.3 | YesGood | DirecTV Stream (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| ABC WEEK · Ch 25 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| CBS WMBD · Ch 31 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| FOX WYZZ · Ch 43 | YesGood | DirecTV Stream (free trial) 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.
The CW FAQ
- Can I watch The CW for free?
- Yes. The CW broadcasts free over the air in Peoria, 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 Peoria is rated good.
- Which streaming services have The CW?
- In the Peoria market, The CW is carried by DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. Of those, DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV offer free trials.
Last updated: September 21, 2026