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How to Watch CBS News Online Without a Cable Subscription

How to Watch CBS News Online Without a Cable Subscription
Jessica Murtaugh
By Jessica MurtaughFeb 19, 2024
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Quick Answer: You can watch CBS News online for free with trials to live streaming services like DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, and Paramount+.

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CBS News has been a source for breaking updates since its first radio broadcast in 1929, and shortly after, informing generations of Americans through their television sets. CBS News has evolved from 15-minute segments to several programs today, like CBS Evening News, CBS Morning News, and CBS Mornings, its newsmagazines CBS Sunday Morning, 60 Minutes, and 48 Hours, and the political affairs program, Face the Nation — all of which you can livestream online.

But just as news landscapes change, so has our need to be tethered to traditional cable. The great news is that several streaming services now allow viewers to tune into their local stations for breaking coverage they need, bundled with the entertainment they want. If you’ve bid farewell to cable television, here’s how to livestream CBS News online.

Editor’s Note: New episodes of CBS News programs air daily on local networks. Check the network’s website for specific local broadcast channels and regional air times.

How to Watch CBS News Online Without Cable

To catch the latest CBS News coverage online without cable, choose a live TV streaming service that offers CBS in its lineup, like our list of preferred options below.

Stream CBS News Online on DirecTV Stream

Never miss a beat of CBS News with a subscription to DirecTV Stream. Starting with a five-day free trial, and plans from $79.99 (plus tax) a month, the service brings you your local CBS programs and news online. The base plan is also stacked with popular entertainment channels for the whole family, like Comedy Central, HGTV, and AMC, and you can upgrade anytime to DirecTV’s Choice, Ultimate, or Premier subscriptions for even more.

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Stream CBS News Online on fuboTV

Another service we recommend for staying up on CBS News is fuboTV, which also grants access to local stations, like CBS, ABC, and NBC. Whether watching the big game with its large list of sports networks or tuning into the 24/7 news cycle on CNBC, FOX Live Now, or MSNBC, you’ll stay informed round the clock. Try the service for one week free, then choose between monthly subscription plans, starting at $79.99.

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Stream CBS News Online on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu is a popular streaming service for watching episodes of your favorite shows, as well as its critically acclaimed originals and live news coverage. The Hulu + Live TV plan lets subscribers stream local stations in real-time, like CBS, to catch local news, sporting events, and other programming. With Hulu + Live TV, you won’t have to miss a moment of breaking CBS News. There’s even unlimited, free DVR included to record live TV when you can’t tune in. Get a Hulu + Live TV plan starting at $76.99 monthly (with ads).

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Stream CBS News Online on Paramount+

Paramount+ offers around-the-clock streaming of CBS News with its base Essential package, which comes with a one-week free trial. After your trial, the subscription runs $5.99 per month. You can also get an annual plan for $59.99 a year, which amounts to $5 a month in the end.

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Can you Watch CBS News Live Online For Free?

To watch CBS News programs without spending cash, take advantage of a streaming service’s limited-time, free trial that includes CBS in its offering, such as DirecTV Stream, Fubo, or Paramount+. You can also catch 24/7 real-time coverage on CBS.com’s live news stream or by signing into your cable TV provider (if you haven’t cut the cord) on the CBS app.

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