How to Watch WREX-DT2 (The CW 13.2) Live Without Cable in 2025 - Your Top 3 Options
Flixed Team • August 18, 2025
Watch Local Channels Free in Rockford
You can watch WREX-DT2 (The CW affiliate) for free by tuning into Channel 13.2 on your antenna for the live broadcast.
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Stream Local Channels in Rockford
You can stream WREX-DT2 (The CW affiliate) with DirecTV Stream, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV.
If you’re looking for a well-rounded streaming service with local channels in Rockford, then we recommend DirecTV Stream for watching WREX-DT2 (The CW 13.2) 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 WREX-DT2 then Hulu with Live TV is your best bet. Additionally, Hulu with Live TV offers 64 other national and local channels including ESPN, Discovery, A&E, ABC, History and more
Local Channels in Rockford
Including WREX-DT2, DirecTV Stream offers 3 local channels with networks including NBC, The CW, and FOX if you're streaming from Rockford.
In comparison, Hulu with Live TV offers 6 local channels. fuboTV and Sling TV do not offer WREX-DT2 in their catalogue.
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Regional Sports Networks
If you're looking for a service with regional sports in Rockford, then fuboTV has you covered.
NBC Sports Chicago, NBC Sports Chicago Plus and NBC Sports Chicago Plus 2 are only available via fuboTV and Hulu with Live TV. direct, sling, and youtube do not offer regional sports in their catalogue.
Supported Devices
You can stream WREX-DT2 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.
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