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What Channel Is CNN en Español On?

CNN en Español reports global news in Spanish, with analysis from across the Americas. Find its channel number and compare live TV access options.

✦ Edited and fact-checked by our Contributing Writer Ian McLaren, who hosts the daily “Locked On Bruins” podcast and has years of experience covering sports, television, and streaming.

Status: Verified 11/3/26

CNN en Español brings CNN’s international reporting to Spanish-speaking audiences with its own newsroom, programs, and presenters. Shows like “Panorama Mundial” and “Conclusiones” connect global headlines with analysis and perspectives from across the Americas.

You can watch the network through select Spanish-language live TV streaming plans, as well as qualifying cable and satellite packages. Just don’t assume that a subscription carrying the English-language CNN channel automatically includes CNN en Español.

Below, you’ll find CNN en Español channel numbers, TV provider options, and a closer look at the network’s programming. Keep reading to get your lineup sorted and stay connected to the day’s biggest global headlines.

What channel is CNN en Español on near me?

On cable, CNN en Español channel numbers can vary by provider and location, and some services require a Spanish-language package. DIRECTV carries the network on channel 419, while DISH lists it on channel 849.

Check the table below for channel numbers by city and provider. If your area or provider isn’t listed, enter your zip code after the table to compare local TV options.

CNN en Español channel numbers in major U.S. cities

CityDIRECTVDISHSpectrumXfinity
419
849
–
602
419
849
–
–
419
849
201
501
419
849
834
–
419
849
613
–
419
849
–
570 / 3396
419
849
–
709 / 3396
419
849
–
–
419
849
–
–
419
849
834
–
419
849
834
–
419
849
–
608
419
849
807
–
419
849
807
–
419
849
–
287 / 608
419
849
807
–
419
849
115
–
419
849
–
308 / 608
419
849
–
602
419
849
834
–
419
849
–
608
419
849
115
–
419
849
–
608
419
849
691
–
419
849
–
509
419
849
810
602
419
849
–
602
419
849
834
–
419
849
–
–
419
849
834
–
419
849
369
–
419
849
–
618
419
849
–
608
419
849
816
–
419
849
–
602
419
849
–
602
419
849
–
–
419
849
834
–
419
849
–
–
419
849
904
602
419
849
–
570 / 3396
419
849
–
–
419
849
–
570 / 3396
419
849
–
608
419
849
–
608
419
849
–
608
419
849
834
–
419
849
834
–
419
849
–
608
419
849
–
608
419
849
–
608 / 760
419
849
307
–
419
849
–
602
419
849
904
–
419
849
–
602
419
849
–
570 / 3396



Data effective as of post date. Channel numbers and availability may vary by location and package.

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How to get CNN en Español

For live TV streaming, YouTube TV’s Spanish Plan and Hulu’s Live TV Español options include CNN en Español without requiring a traditional cable package. Existing live TV subscribers can also access the channel through qualifying Spanish-language add-ons.

On cable and satellite, DIRECTV and DISH carry CNN en Español in eligible packages, while providers like Xfinity and Verizon Fios offer it through select Spanish-language lineups. CNN All Access provides other live news coverage, but it’s not a confirmed substitute for the CNN en Español TV feed.

Watch CNN en Español through the standalone Spanish Plan, or add the Spanish Plus add-on to a standard base package.

CNN en Español included
  • 100+ live channels on main plan
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Multiple household accounts

Sign up for a dedicated Live TV Español plan, or add the Español Add-on to a standard base package.

CNN en Español included
  • 95+ live TV channels
  • Disney+ and ESPN Select access
  • Unlimited cloud DVR

Get CNN en Español through eligible DIRECTV packages, including ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE, and Óptimo Más, or select Spanish-language add-ons.

CNN en Español included
  • Satellite and streaming TV options
  • National and regional sports channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR on streaming plans

Secure CNN en Español through a dedicated DishLATINO plan, or add the Latino Bonus Pack to a standard TV package.

CNN en Español included
  • Hopper DVR and voice remote
  • DISH Anywhere streaming app
  • Two-year price guarantee on eligible plans

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

What’s on CNN en Español?

CNN en Español delivers Spanish-language news and analysis covering the U.S., Latin America, and the rest of the world. Programs like “Panorama Mundial” explore international developments, while “Conclusiones” offers deeper discussion of the day’s biggest stories.

The network also covers business, politics, sports, health, technology, and entertainment through shows such as “Directo USA” and “Deportes CNN.” Like CNN’s English-language channel, CNN en Español can interrupt its regular schedule for breaking news coverage.

CNN en Español channel FAQ

What's the cheapest way to get CNN en Español?

YouTube TV's Spanish Plan and Hulu's Live TV Only Español plan are two of the cheapest ways to stream CNN en Español.

How can I watch CNN en Español for free?

CNN en Español doesn't have a verified, permanently free U.S. stream of its regular TV channel. For free Spanish-language news from CNN, Pluto TV carries CNN Noticias, a separate channel with its own programming.

Can I get CNN en Español as a standalone subscription?

CNN en Español doesn't offer a standalone subscription to its regular live TV feed. But you can get the channel through Spanish-language streaming plans from YouTube TV and Hulu without subscribing to a bulky live TV package.

Is CNN en Español the same as CNN International?

No. CNN en Español is a Spanish-language network with its own programming, while CNN International provides English-language global news coverage. TV providers may carry one or both channels, depending on their packages.

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