TV channel numbers
Channel numbers for national networks on DIRECTV, DISH and Verizon Fios, which number channels the same everywhere. On Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox and Optimum the numbers depend on your area.
By provider
Sports
| Channel | DIRECTV | DISH | Fios |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC Network | 612 | 402 | 71 (HD 571) |
| beIN SPORTS | — | 392 (also 861) | 805 (HD) |
| Big Ten Network | 610 | 405 (also 410) | 85 (HD 585) |
| CBS Sports Network | 221 | 158 | 94 (HD 594) |
| ESPN | 206 | 140 | 70 (HD 570) |
| ESPN2 | 209 | 143 | 74 (HD 574) |
| ESPNEWS | 207 | 142 | 72 (HD 572) |
| ESPNU | 208 | 141 | 73 (HD 573) |
| FS1 | 219 | 150 | 83 (HD 583) |
| FS2 | 618 | 149 | 84 (HD 584) |
| Golf Channel | 218 | 401 | 93 (HD 593) |
| MLB Network | 213 | 152 (also 478) | 86 (HD 586) |
| NBA TV | 216 | 156 | 89 (HD 589) |
| NFL Network | 212 | 154 | 88 (HD 588) |
| NFL RedZone | 211 | 155 | 335 (HD 835) |
| NHL Network | 215 | 157 | 87 (HD 587) |
| SEC Network | 611 | 404 | 75 (HD 575) |
| TBS | 247 | 139 | 52 (HD 552) |
| Tennis Channel | 217 | 400 | 92 (HD 592) |
| TNT | 245 | 138 | 51 (HD 551) |
| truTV | 246 | 242 | 183 (HD 683) |
| USA Network | 242 | 105 | 50 (HD 550) |
News
| Channel | DIRECTV | DISH | Fios |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNBC | 355 | 208 | 102 (HD 602) |
| CNN | 202 | 200 | 100 (HD 600) |
| Fox Business | 359 | 206 | 117 (HD 617) |
| Fox News | 360 | 205 | 118 (HD 618) |
| MS NOW | 356 | 209 | 103 (HD 603) |
| NewsNation | 307 | 207 | 68 (HD 568) |
| Weather Channel | 362 | 214 | 611 (HD) |
Broadcast
| Channel | DIRECTV | DISH | Fios |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | Your local station's number | Your local station's number | Your local station's number |
| CBS | Your local station's number | Your local station's number | Your local station's number |
| FOX | Your local station's number | Your local station's number | Your local station's number |
| ION | 305 | 250 | Your local station's number |
| NBC | Your local station's number | Your local station's number | Your local station's number |
| PBS | Your local station's number | Your local station's number | Your local station's number |
| Telemundo | 406 | 835 | Your local station's number |
| The CW | Your local station's number | Your local station's number | Your local station's number |
| Univision | 402 | 270 (also 827) | Your local station's number |
Entertainment
| Channel | DIRECTV | DISH | Fios |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&E | 265 | 118 | 181 (HD 681) |
| AMC | 254 | 131 | 231 (HD 731) |
| BET | 329 | 124 | 270 (HD 770) |
| Bravo | 237 | 129 | 185 (HD 685) |
| Cartoon Network | 296 | 176 | 257 (HD 757) |
| Comedy Central | 249 | 107 | 190 (HD 690) |
| Discovery | 278 | 182 | 120 (HD 620) |
| Disney Channel | 290 | 172 | 250 (HD 780) |
| E! | 236 | 114 | 196 (HD 696) |
| Food Network | 231 | 110 | 164 (HD 664) |
| Freeform | 311 | 180 | 199 (HD 699) |
| FX | 248 | 136 | 53 (HD 553) |
| Hallmark Channel | 312 | 185 | 240 (HD 740) |
| HGTV | 229 | 112 | 165 (HD 665) |
| History | 269 | 120 | 128 (HD 628) |
| Lifetime | 252 | 108 | 140 (HD 640) |
| MTV | 331 | 160 | 210 (HD 710) |
| Nickelodeon | 299 | 170 | 252 (HD 752) |
| Paramount Network | 241 | 241 | 54 (HD 554) |
| Syfy | 244 | 122 | 180 (HD 680) |
| TLC | 280 | 183 | 139 (HD 639) |
From each provider's published channel lineup, checked October 7, 2026. Lineups change; your on-screen guide is the final word.