Are you passionate about the stock market? Does financial news drive your day? If so, CNBC is a must-have channel for all things business and finance. Whether you’re an investor, a business professional, or just someone who loves to stay on top of economic trends, CNBC is your essential source on TV.
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What channel is CNBC on near me?
CNBC channel numbers can vary based on your TV provider and location. Below, we’ve compiled CNBC cable and satellite TV numbers from 50 major U.S. cities. But if your city isn’t listed, you can use our service finder tool after the table or visit our Best TV Providers guide for more viewing options.
CNBC channel numbers in major U.S. cities
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 31 | 
| Atlanta, GA | — | 355 | 208 | — | 42 | 36 | 
| Austin, TX | — | 355 | 208 | — | 71 | — | 
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 355 | 208 | — | 88 | — | 
| Baltimore, MD | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 60 | 
| Bronx, NY | — | 355 | 208 | 24 | 15 | — | 
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 355 | 208 | 24 | 15 | — | 
| Buffalo, NY | — | 355 | 208 | — | 52 | — | 
| Charlotte, NC | — | 355 | 208 | — | 34 | — | 
| Chicago, IL | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 58 | 
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 355 | 208 | — | 40 | — | 
| Cleveland, OH | — | 355 | 208 | — | 37 | — | 
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 53 | 
| Columbus, OH | — | 355 | 208 | — | 56 | — | 
| Dallas, TX | — | 355 | 208 | — | 53 | — | 
| Denver, CO | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 46 | 
| Detroit, MI | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 38 | 
| El Paso, TX | — | 355 | 208 | — | 35 | — | 
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 31 | 
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 355 | 208 | — | 53 | — | 
| Fresno, CA | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 18 | 
| Houston, TX | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 45 | 
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 355 | 208 | — | 40 | 68 | 
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 37 | 
| Las Vegas, NV | 35 | 355 | 208 | — | — | — | 
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 355 | 208 | — | 33 | — | 
| Louisville, KY | — | 355 | 208 | — | 39 | — | 
| Memphis, TN | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 50 | 
| Miami, FL | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 31 | 
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 355 | 208 | — | 85 | — | 
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 60 | 
| New York, NY | — | 355 | 208 | 24 | 15 | — | 
| Oklahoma City, OK | 41 | 355 | 208 | — | — | — | 
| Orlando, FL | — | 355 | 208 | — | 25 | 43 | 
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 47 | 
| Phoenix, AZ | 62 | 355 | 208 | — | — | — | 
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 36 | 
| Portland, OR | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 46 | 
| Sacramento, CA | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 42 | 
| St. Louis, MO | — | 355 | 208 | — | 46 | — | 
| St. Paul, MN | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 34 | 
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 23 | 
| San Antonio, TX | — | 355 | 208 | — | 73 | — | 
| San Diego, CA | 66 | 355 | 208 | — | — | — | 
| San Francisco, CA | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 58 | 
| San Jose, CA | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 58 | 
| Seattle, WA | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | 46 | 
| Tampa, FL | — | 355 | 208 | — | 42 | 39 | 
| Tucson, AZ | 35 | 355 | 208 | — | — | 27 | 
| Washington, DC | — | 355 | 208 | — | — | — | 
Data effective as of post date.
Get CNBC with cable or satellite TV
CNBC and other NBCUniversal news channels like CNBC World and MSNBC are available through most cable and satellite TV providers. Here are four services with CNBC access that we rate highly:
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Get CNBC with a live TV streaming service
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What’s on CNBC?
CNBC offers comprehensive business and financial news coverage, including live stock market updates, economic reports, and global market trends. Popular CNBC shows include Jim Cramer’s Mad Money, Squawk Box, and American Greed. You’ll also find select sports events like the Summer Olympics and Premier League on CNBC, plus special reports on technology, real estate, and personal finance.
News and talk shows
- Closing Bell
- Closing Bell Overtime
- CNBC Leaders
- CNBC Changemakers
- The Exchange
- Fast Money
- Halftime Report
- Mad Money
- Money Movers
- Power Lunch
- Squawk Box
- Squawk on the Street
- Street Signs
- Worldwide Exchange
Reality and documentary shows
- American Greed
- Cities of Success
- CNBC on Assignment
- Dateline
- Empires of New York
- Listing Impossible
- Shark Tank
- Super Heists
What’s CNBC?
CNBC is a basic cable network launched in 1989 by NBC and Cablevision as the Consumer News and Business Channel. After a slow start, the channel gained wider distribution by merging with the bankrupt Financial News Network in 1991. CNBC then went on to experience substantial viewership growth during the late 1990s and early 2000s dot-com boom.
Today, CNBC remains a key player in finance and business TV. While it ranked as the 71st most-watched network in 2023, its influence has a stronger reach online—delivering its content to a diverse global audience.
What channel is CNBC on FAQ
Where can I stream CNBC?
You can stream CNBC through most live TV streaming services. Existing cable and satellite subscribers can also access CNBC online by signing into CNBC.com or the CNBC app.
Is CNBC on Peacock?
CNBC doesn’t stream live on Peacock, but you can watch select CNBC content on demand via the streaming service. Previously, Peacock streamed a live feed of CNBC’s Squawk Box, but that’s no longer available as of January 2024.
Does CNBC have a TV app?
Yes, the CNBC app is available on several platforms—including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku. Depending on the device, you can watch CNBC live TV by signing in with a CNBC PRO or TV provider subscription.
What’s the cheapest way to get CNBC?
A CNBC PRO subscription will get you live CNBC access for $34.99 a month. Otherwise, the next cheapest way to get CNBC is through Sling Blue ($45.99/mo.) with the News Extra add-on ($6.00 a month), which includes Fox Business Network and BBC World News.
What’s the CNBC World channel?
CNBC World is a premium TV network that delivers 24/7 coverage of international business news and global financial analysis. You can watch the channel through most TV providers, but you may need a higher-tier plan to tune in.

