The four big networks here
More networks on local TV
The CW50WKBD-TV
PBS56WTVS- MyNMyNetworkTV38WADL
Ion31WPXD-TV
Every full-power station in Detroit
9 stations are listed for this market (Detroit–Windsor (SE Michigan and SW Ontario)). Virtual channel is the number your TV shows after a scan.
| Station | Channel | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| WJBK | 2 | Fox |
| WDIV-TV | 4 | NBC |
| WXYZ-TV | 7 | ABC |
| WMYD | 20 | Independent |
| WPXD-TV | 31 | Ion Television |
| WADL | 38 | Independent/MyNetworkTV |
| WKBD-TV | 50 | The CW |
| WTVS | 56 | PBS |
| WWJ-TV | 62 | CBS |
NFL football in Detroit
Detroit Lions is the home team here, so its games on CBS, FOX and NBC always air on the local stations listed above.
- Sun, Oct 254:25 PM EDT
Green Bay Packersat
Detroit LionsWeek 7 · Ford Field
FoxHere: WJBK 2
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 Detroit 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 Detroit stations for a monthly subscription that renews itself.
- IPTV USA MAX. The Detroit 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.
Detroit local TV questions
What channel is ABC in Detroit?
ABC in Detroit is WXYZ-TV, channel 7.
What channel is CBS in Detroit?
CBS in Detroit is WWJ-TV, channel 62.
What channel is NBC in Detroit?
NBC in Detroit is WDIV-TV, channel 4.
What channel is FOX in Detroit?
FOX in Detroit is WJBK, channel 2.
Can I get the Detroit stations without a cable subscription?
Yes. An antenna receives the Detroit 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 Lions in Detroit?
Games on CBS, FOX, NBC or ABC air on the local station: CBS on WWJ-TV 62, FOX on WJBK 2, NBC on WDIV-TV 4, ABC on WXYZ-TV 7. Games on ESPN, Prime Video or Netflix need those services.
Sources we checked
- Wikipedia: Detroit 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
