Local TV channels in Des Moines
In the Des Moines TV market, ABC is WOI-DT (channel 5), CBS is KCCI (channel 8), NBC is WHO-DT (channel 13), FOX is KDSM-TV (channel 17), The CW is KCWI-TV (channel 23) and PBS is KDIN-TV (channel 11).
Stations
Over-the-air channel| Network | Station | Channel | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | WOI-DT | 5 | Ames, IA |
| CBS | KCCI | 8 | Des Moines, IA |
| NBC | WHO-DT | 13 | Des Moines, IA |
| FOX | KDSM-TV | 17 | Des Moines, IA |
| The CW | KCWI-TV | 23 | Ames, IA |
| PBS | KDIN-TV | 11 | Des Moines, IA (nearby) |
"Nearby" stations aren't on the network's list for this market but have a transmitter close to it.
Common questions
What channel is ABC in Des Moines?
ABC in Des Moines is WOI-DT, over-the-air channel 5 (Ames, IA). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
What channel is CBS in Des Moines?
CBS in Des Moines is KCCI, over-the-air channel 8 (Des Moines, IA). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
What channel is NBC in Des Moines?
NBC in Des Moines is WHO-DT, over-the-air channel 13 (Des Moines, IA). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
What channel is FOX in Des Moines?
FOX in Des Moines is KDSM-TV, over-the-air channel 17 (Des Moines, IA). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
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