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How to find your local CBS channel on DISH
- Open DISH’s channel guide.
- Enter the ZIP code for your DISH service address.
- Look through the local-channel results for your CBS affiliate. DISH lists local CBS in the 2–70 range, but the specific channel depends on location.
Use the service address ZIP code rather than assuming the channel number is the same in every city. DISH’s guide uses ZIP codes to show local channels; it does not establish that every receiver setup or market has an identical listing.
Local CBS and CBS Sports Network are different channels
“CBS” usually means the local broadcast station that carries CBS programming. “CBS Sports Network” is a separate, national sports channel. DISH lists CBS Sports Network on channel 158 and says it requires the America’s Top 200 package or higher. These are not two possible channel numbers for the same service.
| Service | DISH channel | Package information |
|---|---|---|
| Local CBS station | 2–70; varies by location | Check the local-channel results for your service ZIP code |
| CBS Sports Network | 158 | America’s Top 200 or higher required |
Sources: DISH’s CBS listing and DISH’s sports guide.
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What if your local CBS station is missing?
Local-channel carriage can change by market and over time. On May 1, 2026, DISH announced an agreement with Gray Media that restored 226 local channels in 113 markets, including various CBS and other network affiliates. That announcement does not confirm the availability of every CBS station; check the ZIP-code guide for your address. DISH’s announcement describes the agreement.
If your local station is not available through DISH, an over-the-air antenna is another possible way to receive broadcast television, provided a usable signal reaches your home. AirTV/DISH lists CBS among the major local networks available over the air, but reception depends on location, so an antenna is not a guaranteed solution. AirTV/DISH’s local-channel guidance explains the option.
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