What channel is The CW on? How to watch live and on-demand

IF you’re a fan of The CW’s programming, there a variety of ways you can access your favorite shows.

Here’s where and when you can stream all of The CW’s current offerings.

What channel is The CW on?

You can find your channel that The CW is on based on the network’s zip code locator.

Search your area code and find your station, based on your state, here.



Check your local listings to see which channel to watch The CW live

How can I watch The CW live?

On your television, you can watch The CW live via:

  • Roku
  • Amazon Fire TV
  • VIZIO Smart TV
  • Chromecast
  • Android TV
  • AirPlay
  • Apple TV
  • Xbox One

On your mobile device, you can watch The CW live via:

  • iPad iPhone
  • Android
  • Amazon Fire
  • Windows


Vanessa Morgan as Toni Topaz on Riverdale

Are CW shows on Netflix?

Netflix has accumulated a series of CW shows for viewers to enjoy and rewatch over again.

The deal between the two companies ended in the spring of 2019, meaning there’s no guarantee new CW shows will be available on Netflix, but fans can rewatch a few of their favorites on the platform.

As of October 2020 until now, Netflix features Supernatural, The Originals, IZombie, Jane The Virgin, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Riverdale, All American, Hart of Dixie, The Vampire Diaries, The 100, and The Flash.

Season 6 of Riverdale will premiere November 16, 2021. After a production delay due to Covid-19, the show will still air once a week again, as usual.

How else can I watch The CW on demand?

For those who want to watch TV shows from The CW On-Demand, there are a few options you can try.

The CW app on your Apple TV, Roku, or other devices will allow you to watch CW shows on-demand for free. he CW App is supported on most devices.

If you’re interested in a particular few shows, you can purchase the current season’s full run online from Amazon, iTunes, or another service.