Where to Stream CBS Live Online
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Streaming Plans & Pricing for CBS
CBS Sports
CBS Sports App (Free Tier)
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 24/7 live stream of CBS Sports Golazo Network (free live Serie A & EFL games)
- 24/7 live stream of CBS Sports HQ (news, scores & SportsLine odds)
- Real-time play-by-play trackers, box scores & fantasy tools
DIRECTV Stream
MySports Genre Pack
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 40+ sports & broadcast channels (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, FS1, TNT, TBS, USA)
- Includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network, NHL Network & CBS Sports Network
- SEC Network, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPNU & Golf Channel
Fubo
Fubo Latino
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 50+ Spanish channels including Univision, UniMás, TUDN, and Galavisión
- Includes ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, GolTV, beIN SPORTS, and TyC Sports
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage included at no extra charge
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ & ESPN
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 100+ live channels including local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, FS1, TNT, TBS, NFL Network & MLB Network
- Includes Disney+ (With Ads), Hulu on-demand (With Ads), ESPN Select, and ESPN Unlimited app login
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage (recordings saved up to 9 months with commercial fast-forwarding)
Paramount+
Paramount+ Essential + Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
- Requires Paramount+ with SHOWTIME (+$11.00/mo on top of base plan)
- All 13 UFC numbered events & 30 Fight Nights (Zero PPV fees)
- Live local NFL on CBS regular-season & AFC Playoff games
- Every UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Serie A & EFL match
YouTube TV
Spanish Plan (Standalone Espanol Package)
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 30+ Spanish networks including Univision, UniMas, Telemundo, and TUDN
- Includes ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, TyC Sports, and GOL TV
- Unlimited 9-month Cloud DVR storage
What Leagues & Sports Can You Watch on CBS?
CBS Streaming Guide: Verdict, Cost & Best Options
The Verdict
CBS is the easiest major broadcast network to get without a cable bill, as long as you pick the right setup for the sport you watch. Anyone living near a city or metro area can plug in a $25 indoor antenna and pull in their local CBS station in full HD for free. Prefer streaming through an app? Paramount+ lets you skip $80-a-month live TV bundles, but there is an important catch between its two plans. The $7.99/month Paramount+ Essential plan streams live NFL on CBS games and UEFA Champions League soccer, yet it leaves out your local 24/7 CBS channel. Watching Big Ten college football, NCAA March Madness, PGA Tour golf, or local news requires upgrading to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME at $12.99/month. Full cable-replacement bundles like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV Stream also include local CBS stations nationwide, while Sling TV does not carry CBS in any US city.
Best For
- NFL fans watching Sunday afternoon AFC games, national 4:25 PM ET doubleheaders, and the AFC Championship Game.
- College football fans tuning in for Big Ten Saturday afternoon games and the annual Army-Navy Game.
- College basketball fans following NCAA March Madness and the Men's Final Four.
- Golf fans watching weekend rounds of the Masters and PGA Tour events.
- Soccer fans streaming UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Serie A matches on Paramount+.
- Cord-cutters who want CBS for $7.99 to $12.99/month instead of paying $80+ for a full live TV bundle.
Pricing Reality
What you pay for CBS comes down to whether you use an antenna, a standalone app, or a full channel bundle. A basic indoor digital antenna ($20 to $35 one-time cost) picks up your local CBS affiliate over the air for $0 a month. For app-only viewers, Paramount+ is the cheapest way in, starting at $7.99/month for the Essential plan (which includes live NFL on CBS and Champions League soccer). Just don't get caught off guard on Saturdays in the fall or during March Madness: Paramount+ locks the 24/7 live local CBS station, including Big Ten football, college basketball, golf, and local news, behind its $12.99/month Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan. Need CBS inside a full multi-channel guide alongside ESPN and FOX? Local CBS stations are included in the base plans of Fubo ($79.99/month), YouTube TV ($82.99/month), Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month), and DIRECTV Stream ($86.99/month). Sling TV ($46/month) and Philo ($28/month) do not carry CBS anywhere in the country.
What We Like
- Free over-the-air HD broadcast available in nearly every US metro area with a basic indoor antenna.
- Paramount+ ($7.99 to $12.99/month) gives you a cheap standalone way to stream CBS without buying an $80 live TV bundle.
- Every UEFA Champions League match streams live on both tiers of Paramount+.
- Carried nationwide in the base packages of YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV Stream.
Things to Consider
- The $7.99/month Paramount+ Essential plan only includes live NFL and soccer; watching Big Ten football, March Madness, or your 24/7 local CBS station requires the $12.99/month SHOWTIME tier.
- Completely missing from Sling TV in every US city.
- Sunday afternoon NFL games on CBS are locked to your local market, so out-of-market games require NFL Sunday Ticket.
- Even on the $12.99/month ad-free Paramount+ plan, the live CBS television feed still plays regular TV commercials.
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How to Stream CBS: Live TV & Schedule FAQ
What is the difference between Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for watching CBS?
Paramount+ Essential ($7.99/month) only gives you live streams of NFL on CBS games and UEFA Champions League soccer. It does not include your local CBS station's 24/7 feed. To watch Big Ten college football, NCAA March Madness, the Masters, or local news and primetime shows live, you need Paramount+ with SHOWTIME ($12.99/month).
Can I watch CBS for free with a digital antenna?
Yes. CBS broadcasts over the air across the United States. Plugging a standard indoor digital antenna into your TV lets you watch your local CBS station in full HD for free with no monthly subscription.
Does Sling TV carry CBS?
No. Sling TV does not carry local CBS stations in any US market. Sling subscribers who want CBS usually pair their account with an indoor antenna or a standalone Paramount+ subscription.
How do I watch March Madness and Big Ten football on CBS without cable?
You can watch both for free over the air with a digital TV antenna, or stream them live on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME ($12.99/month), YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or DIRECTV Stream.
Why can I only see one NFL game on CBS on Sunday afternoon?
NFL broadcast rules only allow your local CBS station (and your Paramount+ live feed) to show the specific regional game assigned to your city each week. Watching out-of-market Sunday afternoon CBS games requires NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube.
Are the CBS streaming options listed on WhereSports official and legal?
Yes. WhereSports is an independent, DMCA-compliant sports broadcast directory. We only index official television networks and licensed streaming platforms for CBS in United States, and we never host, embed, or link to unauthorized or pirated streams.
Where CBS is Available
Licensed Broadcast TerritoryOfficial distribution for CBS is licensed within United States. Check the full directory of verified television networks and legal cord-cutting options available in this territory.