Local TV channels in Madison
In the Madison TV market, ABC is WKOW (channel 27), CBS is WISC-TV (channel 3), NBC is WMTV (channel 15), FOX is WMSN-TV (channel 47), The CW is WMTV (channel 15.2) and PBS is WHA-TV (channel 21).
Stations
Over-the-air channel| Network | Station | Channel | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | WKOW | 27 | Madison, WI |
| CBS | WISC-TV | 3 | Madison, WI |
| NBC | WMTV | 15 | Madison, WI |
| FOX | WMSN-TV | 47 | Madison, WI |
| The CW | WMTV | 15.2 | Madison, WI |
| PBS | WHA-TV | 21 | Madison, WI (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 Madison?
ABC in Madison is WKOW, over-the-air channel 27 (Madison, WI). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
What channel is CBS in Madison?
CBS in Madison is WISC-TV, over-the-air channel 3 (Madison, WI). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
What channel is NBC in Madison?
NBC in Madison is WMTV, over-the-air channel 15 (Madison, WI). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
What channel is FOX in Madison?
FOX in Madison is WMSN-TV, over-the-air channel 47 (Madison, WI). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
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