What Channel Is Freeform On?
Freeform began as a Christian programming channel in 1977, eventually branding itself as FOX Family (1998–2001) and then ABC Family (2001–2016). Today, it’s a secular cable channel that targets the young adult demo and leans hard into the Halloween and Christmas seasons.
Since Freeform is owned by the Walt Disney Company, it’s easy to access on most cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services alongside channels like Disney, Disney Jr., Disney XD, FX, and National Geographic. Here’s where to find it in your TV provider’s lineup—bookmark this for when Freeform’s 31 Days of Halloween and 25 Days of Christmas celebrations roll around.
What channel is Freeform on near me?
As mentioned above, Freeform is part of the Disney cable stable and reaches more than 55 million households. No matter if your TV subscription is cable, satellite, or live TV streaming, you can likely get the channel.
Freeform channels in major US cities
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 59 |
| Anchorage, AK | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | — |
| Atlanta, GA | 67 | 311 | 180 | — | 61 | 54 |
| Austin, TX | — | 311 | 180 | 63 | 122 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 311 | 180 | — | 65 | — |
| Baltimore, MD | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 10 |
| Boston, MA | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 36 |
| Bronx, NY | — | 311 | 180 | 49 | 38 | — |
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 311 | 180 | 49 | 38 | — |
| Buffalo, NY | — | 311 | 180 | — | 47 | — |
| Charlotte, NC | — | 311 | 180 | — | 29 | — |
| Chicago, IL | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 15 |
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 311 | 180 | — | 38 | — |
| Cleveland, OH | — | 311 | 180 | — | 63 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 74 |
| Columbus, OH | — | 311 | 180 | — | 15 | — |
| Dallas, TX | — | 311 | 180 | — | 56 | — |
| Denver, CO | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 33 |
| Detroit, MI | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 48 |
| El Paso, TX | — | 311 | 180 | — | 63 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 53 |
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 311 | 180 | — | 56 | — |
| Fresno, CA | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 51 |
| Honolulu, HI | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | — |
| Houston, TX | — | 311 | 180 | — | 58 | 32 |
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 311 | 180 | — | 46 | 15 |
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 43 |
| Kansas City, MO | — | 311 | 180 | — | 48 | — |
| Las Vegas, NV | 59 | 311 | 180 | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 311 | 180 | — | 64 | — |
| Louisville, KY | — | 311 | 180 | — | 40 | — |
| Memphis, TN | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 42 |
| Miami, FL | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 53 |
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 311 | 180 | — | 17 | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 45 |
| Nashville, TN | — | 311 | 180 | — | 53 | 35 |
| New Orleans, LA | 65 | 311 | 180 | — | — | — |
| New York, NY | — | 311 | 180 | — | 38 | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 36 | 311 | 180 | 63 | 56 | — |
| Orlando, FL | — | 311 | 180 | — | 64 | 64 |
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 38 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 39 | 311 | 180 | — | — | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 54 |
| Portland, OR | — | 311 | 180 | — | 69 | 39 |
| Sacramento, CA | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 48 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 28 |
| San Antonio, TX | — | 311 | 180 | — | 41 | — |
| San Diego, CA | 19 | 311 | 180 | — | 122 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 52 |
| San Jose, CA | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 52 |
| Seattle, WA | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | |
| St. Louis, MO | — | 311 | 180 | — | 50 | — |
| St. Paul, MN | — | 311 | 180 | — | 37 | — |
| Tampa, FL | — | 311 | 180 | — | 52 | 37 |
| Tucson, AZ | 62 | 311 | 180 | — | — | 51 |
| Washington, DC | — | 311 | 180 | — | — | 6 |
Get Freeform with cable or satellite
Since its ’70s inception, the variously branded versions of Freeform have been part of most US cable and satellite TV lineups.
| Provider | Type | Price | Freeform | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | Cable | $20.00–$184.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| DIRECTV | Satellite | $89.99–$169.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| DISH | Satellite | $89.99–$119.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| Optimum | Cable | $15.00–$140.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Spectrum | Cable | $45.00–$160.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Verizon Fios | Cable | $105.00–$149.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Xfinity | Cable | $55.00–$125.00/mo. | ✔ |
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Get Freeform with a live TV streaming service
As with cable and satellite, Freeform is available on almost all major live TV streaming services, except Philo and Frndly TV.
| Provider | Type | Price | MTV | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | Streaming | $89.99–$169.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| Fubo | Streaming | $14.99–$94.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| Hulu + Live TV | Streaming | $88.99–$99.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| Philo | Streaming | $33.00/mo. | — |
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| Sling TV | Streaming | $19.99–$60.99/mo. | ✔ (Entertainment Extra add-on) |
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| YouTube TV | Streaming | $82.99/mo. | ✔ |
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Get Freeform with a streaming app
There’s no longer a standalone Freeform streaming app to watch the channel’s content with a cable or satellite login, because all of the Disney-related properties now stream on-demand through Hulu and Disney+. Spoiler: Sometime in 2026, Hulu will be completely folded into Disney+.
What’s on Freeform?
In the past, Freeform produced several original series for young adults, including “Grown-ish,” “Good Trouble,” and the wild, dystopian “Motherland: Fort Salem.” These days, like most cable channels, Freeform has stopped making originals, instead programming around-the-clock reruns of older TV shows and movies. Freeform’s biggest events of the year are currently its 31 Nights of Halloween and 25 Days of Christmas holiday marathons.
Freeform channel guide FAQ
Has Freeform been removed by my cable service?
There are semi-regular carriage disputes between cable and satellite companies and Disney that affect Freeform and other Disney-owned channels, which result in those channels being blocked until a resolution is reached.
Is Freeform part of Hulu?
Freeform and Hulu are both owned by the Walt Disney Company, which means most of the TV shows and movies on Freeform are also available to stream on-demand through Hulu.
Is Freeform on Roku?
Live TV streaming services like YouTube TV and Sling TV that carry Freeform are available on the Roku platform. The Freeform app has been discontinued, but Freeform TV shows and movies are available on-demand through Roku devices on Hulu and Disney+.
