Las Vegas TV Stations, Local Channels, and Provider Channel Guides
Welcome to the ultimate guide for Las Vegas television stations and service providers. Whether you are searching for Las Vegas local channels via a free antenna or comparing subscription packages, this resource covers it all. We have compiled a comprehensive Las Vegas local channels TV guide, detailing full lineups for Cox Cable, DirecTV, and DISH. Use the tables below to find the exact channel numbers for your favorite local TV stations—including NBC (KSNV), CBS (KLAS), FOX (KVVU), and ABC (KTNV)—across all viewing platforms.
Table of contents
- Free Over-the-Air Channel Guide
- Cox Cable TV Channel Guide
- DirecTV Satellite Channel Guide
- DISH Network Channel Guide
- Las Vegas Local TV Station Directory
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Free Over-the-Air (OTA) channels
Local broadcast television is available throughout the Las Vegas Valley for free using a digital antenna. This method provides the highest-quality, uncompressed HD signal to all major local affiliates and their associated sub-channels.
Las Vegas free channel lineup
Antenna setup and reception tips
Most Las Vegas transmission towers are located on Black Mountain or Mount Arden. If you live in the valley, a quality indoor HD antenna may suffice. If you live farther out or in a hilly area, an outdoor antenna may be necessary.
To check your exact signal strength, we recommend using the FCC DTV Reception Maps, where you can enter your address for a precise coverage prediction.
Cox Cable TV guide (Contour TV)
Primary channel lineup by tier
The Cox Cable TV Guide Las Vegas provides three television services: Contour TV Starter, Preferred, and Ultimate. Cox Cable Las Vegas provides dependable wired cable service and is the leading provider of high-speed internet bundles in the area. ESPN is not included in the Contour TV Starter package. The table below presents the full Cox Channel List Las Vegas by tier. Please note that this TV guide does not include Music Choice, Xumo channels, and some multi-channel sports packages.
DirecTV satellite channel guide
The DirecTV Las Vegas Channel Guide presents four standard packages. The base package, “Entertainment,” has many sports channels, including the top sports network, ESPN, making it very competitive for sports fans. DirecTV Satellite is known for its national channel offerings, with a large selection, including sports channels. Service requires a satellite dish.
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DirecTV primary channel lineup by tier
DISH Network channel guide
The DISH Network offers competitive TV services throughout Las Vegas with its “America’s Top” packages, including the lowest tier, which covers the main sports channels like ESPN. Some channel packages also guarantee the price for the first two years, and a satellite dish is required.
DISH Network primary channel lineup by tier
Las Vegas local TV station directory (call signs & contacts)
This directory is for users seeking the official contact information and business locations for the major local broadcast stations in the Las Vegas area.
Channel 3 | NBC | KSNV TV
Las Vegas NBC affiliate covering news, weather, and sports.
KSNV, also called News 3, is the NBC-affiliated television station that broadcasts in Las Vegas, Nevada. KSNV airs both local news and national entertainment. You’ll kick off each weekday morning with News 3 Today, which follows NBC’s Today Show. Other local programming includes Cooking with Chef Jeff, Mental Health Matters, and Drive Safe Las Vegas, which focuses on events and issues affecting individuals in the community. In primetime, you can catch NBC original shows including The Voice, Law & Order, and Chicago Fire. On weekends, you can see Saturday Night Live and Dateline NBC.
- Address: 1500 Foremaster Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Phone: (702) 657-3150
- Website: news3lv.com
Channel 5 | FOX | KVVU TV
Local FOX affiliate covering news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle.
KVVU FOX5 has a reputation for being a news leader in the local television market. FOX5 News This Morning and FOX5 News at 10 are examples of the station’s extensive local news coverage. The station also broadcasts Sports Plus, The Coach’s Cut, and Hockey in the Desert, which highlight the local sports scene in Las Vegas. In primetime, you will find national FOX programming such as The Masked Singer, 9-1-1, and Family Guy, plus U.S. Soccer. The local sports schedule also includes NFL and MLB games.
- Address: 25 TV 5 Dr., Henderson, NV 89014
- Phone: (702) 435-5555
- Website: fox5vegas.com
Channel 8 | CBS | KLAS TV
Local CBS affiliate covering local and national news, weather, and sports.
KLAS, also known as 8 News Now, starts the day with Good Day Las Vegas and has several evening newscasts. The local lifestyle show Las Vegas Now covers community events and entertainment. During the day and in primetime, you’ll find CBS favorites like The Price Is Right, The Young and the Restless, and NCIS. In the evening, Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune air.
- Address: 3228 Channel 8 Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Phone: (702) 792-8888
- Website: 8newsnow.com
Channel 10 | Vegas PBS | KLVX TV
Local PBS affiliate providing educational, cultural, and public affairs programming.
Vegas PBS offers educational and cultural shows, along with original local programming. Notable shows include Nevada Week, Outdoor Nevada, Varsity Quiz, and Student Spotlight, all highlighting people and stories from Southern Nevada. Mornings feature children’s programs like Arthur, Wild Kratts, and Odd Squad. In primetime, you can watch PBS NewsHour, Frontline, and Masterpiece. There are also specialty channels like PBS Kids (10.3) and PBS World (10.4).
- Address: 3050 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89121
- Phone: (702) 799-1010
- Website: vegaspbs.org
Channel 13 | ABC | KTNV TV
Local ABC affiliate covering news, weather, traffic, and more.
KTNV starts the day with Good Morning Las Vegas, then ABC’s Good Morning America. Local shows like 13 Investigates, Morning Blend, and Vegas Locker Room cover community issues, lifestyle, and sports. In primetime, you’ll find Grey’s Anatomy, Dancing with the Stars, and Abbott Elementary. Late-night programming includes Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Nightline, and several 13 Action News broadcasts.
- Address: 3355 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102
- Phone: (702) 876-1313
- Website: ktnv.com
The CW Channels 21/33 | CW / MyNetworkTV | KVCW TV
Local CW/MyNetworkTV affiliate offering a variety of comedy, drama, and reality programming.
KVCW features popular CW shows such as All American, Walker, and Superman & Lois, which appeal to a younger audience. Local programming includes CW News @ 10, City Beat, and ARC Las Vegas, which share local stories and topics. MyNetworkTV features reruns of shows like Law & Order: SVU and Dateline, and on weekends, it airs lifestyle and entertainment shows.
- Address: 1500 Foremaster Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Phone: (702) 382-2121
- Website: cwlasvegas.com
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Q: What happened to the CenturyLink Prism TV service?
A: The Prism cable Las Vegas service (formerly providing CenturyLink TV channels) is a legacy platform and is no longer available to new customers in the Las Vegas area. CenturyLink now primarily partners with satellite providers.
Q: Is there a simple way to find my favorite Las Vegas local channels across all providers?
A: Yes. All major Las Vegas local channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX) generally have the same low channel numbers across Cox, DirecTV, DISH, and an OTA antenna. Our channel guides for each provider show the exact local channel number that corresponds to the free antenna TV guide for Las Vegas.
Q: Which provider is better for premium sports and channels (ESPN, HBO/Max)?
A: When comparing DirecTV channels Las Vegas vs. the DISH TV lineup, both satellite services typically include essential sports channels like ESPN in their lowest tiers. By contrast, Cox subscribers must upgrade to a mid-tier (Preferred) package to access ESPN. Check our provider tables to compare premium packages.
Q: Do I need a satellite dish for every service listed in this DTV cable guide?
A: Only DirecTV channels and DISH TV channels require a dedicated satellite dish, although DirecTV also offers a streaming service. Cox Cable delivers service via coaxial cable (wired), and Over-the-Air (OTA) channels require only a small digital antenna.
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