The four big networks here
More networks on local TV
The CW12WKRC-TV
PBS14WPTO- MyNMyNetworkTV64WSTR-TV
Every full-power station in Cincinnati
8 stations are listed for this market (Cincinnati Tri-State area (SW Ohio/N Kentucky/SE Indiana)). Virtual channel is the number your TV shows after a scan.
| Station | Channel | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| WLWT | 5 | NBC |
| WCPO-TV | 9 | ABC |
| WKRC-TV | 12 | CBS · The CW |
| WPTO | 14 | PBS |
| WXIX-TV | 19 | Fox |
| WCET | 48 | PBS |
| WCVN-TV | 54 | PBS/KET |
| WSTR-TV | 64 | Independent/MyNetworkTV |
NFL football in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals is the home team here, so its games on CBS, FOX and NBC always air on the local stations listed above.
- Sun, Oct 251:00 PM EDT
Cincinnati Bengalsat
Baltimore RavensWeek 7 · M&T Bank Stadium
CBSHere: WKRC-TV 12
Kickoffs in local time from ESPN’s schedule, checked 2026-10-15.
Ways to watch without cable
- Antenna, free. Point an indoor or rooftop antenna toward the Cincinnati transmitters and run a channel scan. Check the FCC DTV reception map for your address first.
- The networks’ own apps. Paramount+ Premium streams the live feed of your local CBS station in most markets. Peacock Premium Plus streams your local NBC station live in most markets. Fox One, the streaming service Fox launched in August 2025, carries the FOX network and many local FOX stations live.
- Live-TV streaming. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and similar packages include the Cincinnati stations for a monthly subscription that renews itself.
- IPTV USA MAX. The Cincinnati locals sit in their own group next to 32,000+ other channels, on up to four screens, paid once with no renewal. Try a day free.
Cincinnati local TV questions
What channel is ABC in Cincinnati?
ABC in Cincinnati is WCPO-TV, channel 9.
What channel is CBS in Cincinnati?
CBS in Cincinnati is WKRC-TV, channel 12.
What channel is NBC in Cincinnati?
NBC in Cincinnati is WLWT, channel 5.
What channel is FOX in Cincinnati?
FOX in Cincinnati is WXIX-TV, channel 19.
Can I get the Cincinnati stations without a cable subscription?
Yes. An antenna receives the Cincinnati stations free if you are inside their coverage; the FCC’s DTV reception map shows which you can expect at your address. No antenna? Streaming packages and IPTVMAX deliver those same stations through your broadband line.
Where can I watch the Bengals in Cincinnati?
Games on CBS, FOX, NBC or ABC air on the local station: CBS on WKRC-TV 12, FOX on WXIX-TV 19, NBC on WLWT 5, ABC on WCPO-TV 9. Games on ESPN, Prime Video or Netflix need those services.
Sources we checked
- Wikipedia: Cincinnati TV station list · read October 15, 2026
- Nielsen DMA ranks 2025–26 (as listed on Wikipedia) · read October 15, 2026
- FCC DTV reception maps · read October 15, 2026
