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Watching Local Channels on Sling TV

Figuring out local channel access can be tricky. So, we’re here to help!

Access to local channels like FOX, ABC and NBC can cost hundreds of dollars every year if they were included in your Sling TV subscription. However, you may very well be able to get local channels for free with an Over-the-Air (OTA) antenna connected to your TV!

Click-to-Skip to a Section Below

  • Local Channels on Sling >
  • Local Channels with AirTV >
  • Additional Ways to Watch Local Channels >
  • FAQs About Local Channels >
  • FOX Local News Channels >

Streaming Local Channels on Sling TV
 

Live local streaming of FOX, NBC and ABC are available for Sling customers located in select cities when subscribed to our Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Sling Blue services. 

FOX DMA
CHANNEL CALL SIGN
Atlanta WAGA
Austin KTBC
Chicago WFLD
Dallas/Fort Worth KDFW
Detroit WJBK
Gainesville WOGX
Houston KRIV
Los Angeles
KTTV
Milwaukee WITI
Minneapolis/St. Paul
KMSP
New York
WNYW
Orlando/Daytona/Melbourne
WOFL
Philadelphia WTXF
Phoenix KSAZ
San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
KTVU
Seattle KCPQ
Tampa/St. Petersburg
WTVT
Washington, DC
WTTG

Click on a network below to see a list of FOX, NBC and ABC Designated Market Areas (DMAs):

List of Designated Market Areas that have access to local channels including FOX, NBC and ABC List of Designated Market Areas that have access to local channels including FOX, NBC and ABC
List 2 of Designated Market Areas that have access to local channels including FOX, NBC and ABC List 2 of Designated Market Areas that have access to local channels including FOX, NBC and ABC
FOX DMA
CHANNEL CALL SIGN
Atlanta WAGA
Austin KTBC
Chicago WFLD
Dallas/Fort Worth KDFW
Detroit WJBK
Gainesville WOGX
Houston KRIV
Los Angeles
KTTV
Milwaukee WITI
Minneapolis/St. Paul
KMSP
New York
WNYW
Orlando/Daytona/Melbourne
WOFL
Philadelphia WTXF
Phoenix KSAZ
San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
KTVU
Seattle KCPQ
Tampa/St. Petersburg
WTVT
Washington, DC
WTTG
NBC DMA CHANNEL CALL SIGN
Boston WBTS
Chicago WMAQ
Dallas/Fort Worth
KXAS
Miami/Fort Lauderdale
WTVJ
Hartford/New Haven
WVIT
Los Angeles
KNBC
New York
WNBC
Philadelphia
WCAU
San Diego
KNSD
San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose KNTV
Washington, DC
WRC
ABC DMA CHANNEL CALL SIGN
Chicago WLS
Fresno KFSN
Houston KTRK
Los Angeles KABC
New York
WABC
Philadelphia WPVI
Raleigh-Durham WTVD
San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose KGO

See our FAQ section: "What is a DMA?" >

 

 

Watching Local Channels on Sling with AirTV

 

Over-the-air antenna with an AirTV device Over-the-air antenna with an AirTV device

 

AirTV

Stream the free local channels you love right from your Sling guide when you set up an AirTV device and an OTA antenna. Simply pair the two with your favorite streaming device, the smart TV Sling app, or the Sling mobile app.

Connect an OTA antenna directly to your TV to check for OTA channel availability in your area prior to purchasing an AirTV device**

Try these steps to see if you can get an OTA signal with an antenna:

  • Check for OTA/DTV Reception in your area (FCC.gov) >
  • Get help scanning for OTA/DTV channels (FCC.gov) >

 

If you’re unable to get local channels with your OTA antenna connected to your TV,  it is unlikely that you will be able to use an AirTV device to stream local channels. AirTV devices rely on utilizing the signal received from a connected OTA antenna.

  • Learn how to purchase an AirTV device >
  • Learn more about Antennas >
  • AirTV Support >

 

**NOTE: Local broadcast channel availability on Sling varies based on geography. 

 

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Additional Ways to Watch Local Channels

 

Get Locals in your Sling Guide with a smart TV

Sling Subscribers with smart TVs (2020 models or newer) can plug in an indoor OTA antenna and access local channels directly in their Sling guide.

Learn more about getting locals on your device>

Check out the video to learn how you can find local channels:

 

 

OTA (Over-the-Air) Antenna

Get live, local programming for free with an OTA antenna connected directly to your television. Using an antenna alone will not grant access to local channels into your Sling TV guide unless you also have an AirTV device and an adequate signal from a local transmission tower.

  • Learn more about Antennas >
  • Get help scanning for OTA/DTV channels (FCC.gov) >
  • Check for OTA/DTV Reception in your area (FCC.gov) >

 

Over-the-air antenna connected to a TV Over-the-air antenna connected to a TV