How to Watch WIAT (CBS 42) Live Without Cable in 2025 - Your Top 4 Options
Flixed Team • August 18, 2025
Watch Local Channels Free in Birmingham (anniston And Tuscaloosa)
You can watch WIAT (CBS affiliate) for free by tuning into Channel 42 on your antenna for the live broadcast.
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Stream Local Channels in Birmingham (anniston And Tuscaloosa)
You can stream WIAT (CBS affiliate) with DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV.
If you’re looking for a well-rounded streaming service with local channels in Birmingham (anniston And Tuscaloosa), then we recommend DirecTV Stream for watching WIAT (CBS 42) and 90+ channels including ESPN, Fox Sports, NFL Network and more.
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Alternatively, if you're looking for the cheapest option for watching WIAT then fuboTV is your best bet. Additionally, fuboTV offers 112 other national and local channels including ESPN, AMC, A&E, OWN, History and more
Local Channels in Birmingham (anniston And Tuscaloosa)
Including WIAT, DirecTV Stream offers 3 local channels with networks including CBS, FOX, and The CW if you're streaming from Birmingham (anniston And Tuscaloosa).
In comparison, fuboTV offers 5 local channels. Sling TV does not offer WIAT in their catalogue.
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Regional Sports Networks
DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV do not support regional sports networks in Birmingham (anniston And Tuscaloosa).
Supported Devices
You can stream WIAT on your Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android/iOS devices, and web browser (since they're all supported by Hulu with Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV).
If you want to find out more about device support across streaming providers, be sure to check out our detailed articles:
- Hulu with Live TV Device Support
- FuboTV Device Support
- Sling TV Device Support
- YouTube TV Device Support
We also have more information about devices (and how to pick them) here.
Interested in other local channels? Check out our directory to find out how to stream your favorites.
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