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Travel Channel is a pay TV network for viewers who enjoy ghost hunts, strange encounters, and unexplained mysteries. While its paranormal programming is the main attraction, you’ll also find classic travel, history, and food programs sprinkled throughout the schedule.
You can get the channel through a participating cable, satellite, or fiber TV provider, or stream it through a live TV service. You’ll need a plan that includes the live channel, since access to a show’s on-demand episodes isn’t the same thing.
Below, we’ll help you find Travel Channel channel numbers and compare viewing options so you can spend less time searching and more time watching.
What channel is Travel Channel on near me?
Travel Channel’s channel number varies by TV provider and location. For example, DIRECTV carries it on channel 277, while DISH lists it on channel 196.
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 find local TV providers and compare lineups.
Travel Channel channel numbers in major U.S. cities
Travel Channel Channel Guide
| City | DIRECTV | DISH | Spectrum | Xfinity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
277 | 196 | – | 56 | |
277 | 196 | – | – | |
277 | 196 | 56 / 758 | 60 | |
277 | 196 | 33 / 165 | – | |
277 | 196 | 51 / 406 / 1406 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | 47 | |
277 | 196 | – | 67 | |
277 | 196 | – | – | |
277 | 196 | – | – | |
277 | 196 | 25 / 165 | – | |
277 | 196 | 165 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | 83 | |
277 | 196 | 155 | – | |
277 | 196 | 72 / 155 / 1155 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | 45 | |
277 | 196 | 14 / 155 | – | |
277 | 196 | 69 / 801 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | 74 | |
277 | 196 | – | 44 | |
277 | 196 | 23 / 165 / 1351 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | 57 | |
277 | 196 | 69 / 801 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | 755 (HD) / 1488 (HD) / 31400 (HD) | |
277 | 196 | 325 / 1325 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | 62 | |
277 | 196 | 48 / 205 / 1205 | 32 | |
277 | 196 | – | 126 | |
277 | 196 | 72 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | – | |
277 | 196 | 165 | – | |
277 | 196 | 61 / 453 / 976 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | 40 | |
277 | 196 | – | 57 | |
277 | 196 | 72 / 155 / 1155 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | 48 | |
277 | 196 | – | 66 | |
277 | 196 | – | – | |
277 | 196 | 57 / 165 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | – | |
277 | 196 | 56 / 1267 | 67 | |
277 | 196 | – | 188 | |
277 | 196 | – | – | |
277 | 196 | – | 58 | |
277 | 196 | – | 765 (HD) / 1488 (HD) / 31400 (HD) | |
277 | 196 | – | 755 (HD) / 1488 (HD) / 31400 (HD) | |
277 | 196 | – | 76 | |
277 | 196 | 58 / 165 | – | |
277 | 196 | 69 / 165 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | 755 (HD) / 1488 (HD) / 31400 (HD) | |
277 | 196 | – | 755 (HD) / 1488 (HD) / 31400 (HD) | |
277 | 196 | – | 654 (HD) / 1488 (HD) / 31400 (HD) | |
277 | 196 | 64 / 758 | – | |
277 | 196 | – | 58 | |
277 | 196 | 90 | 69 | |
277 | 196 | – | 231 (HD) / 1488 (HD) / 31400 (HD) | |
277 | 196 | – | 40 |
Data effective as of post date.
How to get Travel Channel
Travel Channel is widely available through cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services, but package requirements can vary. YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV both include the network in their broad live TV lineups, while Fubo remains a notable holdout.
If you don’t need a full TV bundle, Philo Essential and Sling Blue offer smaller streaming lineups, and DIRECTV’s MyEntertainment Genre Pack is another alternative. Check your plan before signing up, since some providers bump the network into higher-tier packages or lifestyle add-ons.
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What’s on Travel Channel?
Things are about to get spooky! Travel Channel is packed with paranormal investigations, eerie encounters, and mysteries that might make you think twice about turning off the lights.
Fan favorites include “Ghost Adventures,” “The Dead Files,” and “Kindred Spirits.” You’ll also find shows like “Mysteries at the Museum” and “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern” in the network’s broader catalog.
Travel Channel FAQ
What's the cheapest way to get Travel Channel?
Philo Essential is one of the most affordable ways to stream Travel Channel live, starting at $33.00/mo. per month. You don't need Philo's more expensive Bundle+ plan to get the channel.
How can I watch Travel Channel for free?
Eligible new subscribers can watch Travel Channel live during Philo Essential's seven-day free trial. The network isn't available over the air with an antenna, but Travel Channel GO offers select unlocked episodes for free.
Can I get Travel Channel as a standalone subscription?
Travel Channel isn't sold as an individual live-channel subscription, so you'll need a TV package that includes it. You can also find select Travel Channel shows on Discovery+ and HBO Max, but those libraries don't replace the live channel.
Does regular Hulu include live Travel Channel?
You'll need Hulu + Live TV to stream the live channel. Hulu's on-demand plans include select Travel Channel shows, but they don't give you access to its live TV feed.
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