Watch News Live Without a Cable Subscription
Watching News live online for free and legally is easier than many viewers realize. News, the news network covered here, offers direct access to its live stream at CBSNews.com/live, its website's live-news page, where anyone with a computer or smartphone can tune in at no cost.6 The network describes its 24/7 stream as "your trusted source to watch live news for free," covering today's top stories and breaking news around the clock.7
Free Options for News
The official News website and mobile app are the most direct routes. You can watch News at CBSNews.com/live for free on your computer or smartphone, and the News app is also available via download from the CBSNews mobile page.6
Pluto, a streaming service, is another fully free, legal option. News 24/7 is available to watch live for free on Pluto, with no subscription required.4
Local News Streams
News runs live streams for a wide range of local markets. Available local live channels include News Baltimore, News Bay Area, News Boston, News Chicago, News Colorado, News Detroit, News Los Angeles, News Miami, News Minnesota, News New York, News Philadelphia, News Pittsburgh, News Sacramento, and News Texas.1
Paid Streaming Services Carrying News
For viewers who want News bundled with other channels, live streaming services are an option. Fubo, a live streaming service, carries News 24/7, described as "coverage, reporting and storytelling from News and Stations," and offers a sign-up option for access.8 Rolling Stone, a publication covering music, culture, and entertainment, notes that free trials to live streaming services such as DirecTV Stream can provide a way to watch News online without a cable subscription.5
Sports and Live Events
The network also airs live sports. The final rounds of major golf events such as the Charles Schwab Challenge, a golf tournament held at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, are broadcast on, with Paramount+, a streaming service, streaming content simultaneously for subscribers.3
What to Watch For
News 24/7 continues to expand its digital presence, with a growing roster of local live streams now available directly from CBSNews.com.2 Whether you prefer a web browser, a smartphone app, or a free streaming platform, there are multiple legal ways to access News live without a cable bill. Browse all live channels on Open Streams, the site's live-channel directory, to discover even more free, legal news streams available right now at the channel guide.
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Sources & Further Reading
- Hee Hee Haw! 5-24-2026 - CBS News - cbsnews.com (accessed 2026-07-26) ↩
- 3rd annual family-friendly "Meet the Machines" event - CBS News - cbsnews.com (accessed 2026-07-26) ↩
- Where to watch the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club - Golfweek - golfweek.usatoday.com (accessed 2026-07-26) ↩
- Watch CBS News 24/7: Live TV Channel for Free | Pluto TV - pluto.tv (accessed 2026-07-26) ↩
- How to Watch CBS News Online Live Stream Free Without Cable TV - rollingstone.com (accessed 2026-07-26) ↩
- How can I watch CBS News? - help.cbsnews.com (accessed 2026-07-26) ↩
- Watch CBS News 24/7, our free live news stream - cbsnews.com (accessed 2026-07-26) ↩
- Watch CBS News 24/7 Stream Online (Free Trial) - fubo.tv (accessed 2026-07-26) ↩