If you’re subscribed to STARZ through your cable or satellite TV provider, you can access STARZ’s live TV channel like you would ABC, FOX, or any other traditional TV channel.
However, like other traditional TV channels, STARZ lives on a different channel number in different regions and with different TV providers. (That’s why changing the channel at a friend’s house feels so impossible.) I’ve compiled a list of channel numbers with some of the top providers in some of the biggest U.S. cities to help you watch your favorite STARZ shows and movies.
What channel is STARZ on in my area?
STARZ channel numbers vary by location, and some locations get two different STARZ channels (East and West). These correspond to Eastern and Pacific time zones, so if you only have one or the other, it’s usually the one for your local time zone.
In areas that get both STARZ East and West, I’ve included both numbers separated by a slash. The first number is usually the one closer to your local standard time.
As a premium channel, STARZ is usually in the higher numbers of your channel guide. I typically see it pop up in the 300s, 500s, or 600s, but I’ve also seen it go as low as 260 (Cox, San Diego) or as high as 1655 (Spectrum, Honolulu).
STARZ channel numbers in major U.S. cities
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 370/376 |
| Anchorage, AK | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | — |
| Atlanta, GA | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 606/607 | 321 |
| Austin, TX | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | 576 | 581 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | — |
| Baltimore, MD | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 370 |
| Boston, MA | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 335 |
| Bronx, NY | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | 341/345 | 581 | — |
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | 341/345 | 581 | — |
| Buffalo, NY | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 581 | — |
| Charlotte, NC | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 581 | — |
| Chicago, IL | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 533 |
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 676 | — |
| Cleveland, OH | 475/476 | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 1677 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 241 |
| Columbus, OH | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 650 | — |
| Dallas, TX | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | 576 | 606/607 | — |
| Denver, CO | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 533 |
| Detroit, MI | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 370 |
| El Paso, TX | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 581 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 370 |
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 606/607 | — |
| Fresno, CA | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 534 |
| Honolulu, HI | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 1655 | — |
| Houston, TX | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 410 |
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 731 | 370 |
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 370 |
| Kansas City, MO | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 581 | — |
| Las Vegas, NV | 260/267 | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 581 | — |
| Louisville, KY | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 650 | — |
| Memphis, TN | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 361 |
| Miami, FL | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 370 |
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 676 | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 370 |
| Nashville, TN | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 390/396 |
| New Orleans, LA | 275/282 | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | — |
| New York, NY | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | 341/345 | 581 | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 390/396 | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | — |
| Orlando, FL | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 288 | 370 |
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 370 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 260/263 | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 370 |
| Portland, OR | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 534 |
| Sacramento, CA | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 534 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 534 |
| San Antonio, TX | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 581 | — |
| San Diego, CA | 260/265 | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 581 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 534 |
| San Jose, CA | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 534 |
| Seattle, WA | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 534 |
| St. Louis, MO | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 410/670 | — |
| St. Paul, MN | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 606/607 | 370 |
| Tampa, FL | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | 271 | 370 |
| Tucson, AZ | 260/263 | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 376 |
| Washington, DC | — | 525/526 | 350/351 | — | — | 370 |
Data effective as of post date.
Get STARZ with cable or satellite TV
Like HBO or Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, you can subscribe to STARZ as an add-on with most cable and satellite TV providers. You can usually add STARZ to your TV plan for $10.99/mo., which is the normal price for a STARZ subscription without cable or satellite. Some providers, like DIRECTV, might offer short-term discounts for the first few months of service.
| Provider | Best plan price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. |
View Plans for DIRECTV Read DIRECTV review |
| DISH | $91.99–$121.99/mo. |
View plans Read DISH review |
| Spectrum | $40.00–$105.00/mo. |
View Plans for Spectrum Read Spectrum review |
| Xfinity | $20.00–$80.00/mo. |
Read Xfinity review |
Data as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Can I get STARZ with my live TV streaming service?
Live TV streaming services also offer STARZ as a premium add-on. Keep an eye out for short-term deals from providers like Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV—you might swing a discount or free trial.
| Provider | Base plan price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stream with DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. |
View Plans for DIRECTV STREAM Read DIRECTV Streaming review |
| Hulu + Live TV | $81.99–$95.99/mo. |
View plans Read Hulu + Live TV review |
| Sling TV | $45.99–$60.99/mo. |
View plans Read Sling TV review |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo. |
View plans Read YouTube TV review |
Data as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Does the STARZ subscription come with the live STARZ channel?
Yes, you can watch the live STARZ channel with any STARZ subscription. However, as far as I can tell from STARZ’s support guide, this feature is limited to STARZ through a browser on a computer, rather than using the STARZ app.
Regardless, this means you can enjoy the live STARZ TV channel without having to sign up for a pricey cable, satellite, or other live TV plan.
| Provider | Base plan price | Streams | Live STARZ? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARZ | $10.99/mo. | 4 | ✔ | View Plan |
Data as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
What channel is STARZ on? FAQ
Where can I find the STARZ channel?
You can watch STARZ with most cable, satellite, and live TV providers if you purchase the STARZ add-on for $10.99/mo. Its channel number varies by location and provider. For example, here are a handful of STARZ channel numbers in some U.S. cities with Spectrum:
| City | STARZ channel on Spectrum |
| Atlanta, GA | 606/607 |
| Austin, TX | 581 |
| Bronx, NY | 581 |
| Brooklyn, NY | 581 |
| Buffalo, NY | 581 |
| Charlotte, NC | 581 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 676 |
| Cleveland, OH | 1677 |
| Columbus, OH | 650 |
| Dallas, TX | 606/607 |
| El Paso, TX | 581 |
| Forth Worth, TX | 606/607 |
Partial list. Data effective as of post date.
For a larger list of U.S. cities, check the table further up on this page.What channel on DIRECTV is STARZ?
STARZ is channel 525 on DIRECTV in all U.S. states. Unlike cable providers, satellite TV providers have standard channel numbering and don’t vary based on location.
Is STARZ still a channel?
Yes, despite also existing as a standalone streaming service and app, STARZ still has a premium cable channel on traditional TV.
