How to Watch WTVF (CBS 5) Live Without Cable in 2025 - Your Top 4 Options
Flixed Team • August 18, 2025
Watch Local Channels Free in Nashville
You can watch WTVF (CBS affiliate) for free by tuning into Channel 5 on your antenna for the live broadcast.
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Stream Local Channels in Nashville
You can stream WTVF (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 Nashville, then we recommend DirecTV Stream for watching WTVF (CBS 5) 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 WTVF 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 Nashville
Including WTVF, DirecTV Stream offers 3 local channels with networks including CBS, FOX, and ABC if you're streaming from Nashville.
In comparison, fuboTV offers 6 local channels. Sling TV does not offer WTVF 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 Nashville.
Supported Devices
You can stream WTVF 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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