Known for hits like Impractical Jokers and Tacoma FD, truTV is mostly home to reruns and occasional movies. But every spring, the Warner Bros. Discovery channel comes alive with the men’s March Madness tournament. It’s also actively expanding its year-round sports coverage through its daily TNT Sports on truTV programming block.
If you’re a sports fan, you’re probably here to find the quickest way to watch truTV. Max (formerly HBO Max) carries all of truTV’s live March Madness games and select on-demand content. But for full, 24/7 truTV access, you’ll still need a TV subscription.
Keep reading to find out how to watch truTV on your preferred service.
What channel is truTV on near me?
truTV is slightly less common than its sister networks, TBS and TNT, but it’s available in most cable and satellite TV plans.
Below, you’ll find the truTV channel number across 50 major U.S. cities. If your area isn’t covered, enter your zip code in our service finder tool after the table to see providers specific to your region.
truTV channel numbers in major U.S. cities
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | — | 246 | 242 | — | 48 | 58 |
| Austin, TX | — | 246 | 242 | — | 57 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 246 | 242 | — | 87 | — |
| Baltimore, MD | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 57 |
| Bronx, NY | — | 246 | 242 | 58 | 35 | — |
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 246 | 242 | 58 | 35 | — |
| Buffalo, NY | — | 246 | 242 | — | 74 | — |
| Charlotte, NC | — | 246 | 242 | — | 75 | — |
| Chicago, IL | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 165 |
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 246 | 242 | — | 29 | — |
| Cleveland, OH | 39 | 246 | 242 | — | 74 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 40 |
| Columbus, OH | — | 246 | 242 | — | 70 | — |
| Dallas, TX | — | 246 | 242 | — | 76 | — |
| Denver, CO | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 71 |
| Detroit, MI | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 50 |
| El Paso, TX | — | 246 | 242 | — | 74 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 252 |
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 246 | 242 | — | 76 | — |
| Fresno, CA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 50 |
| Houston, TX | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 67 |
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 246 | 242 | — | 54 | 37 |
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 80 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 54 | 246 | 242 | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 246 | 242 | — | 68 | — |
| Louisville, KY | — | 246 | 242 | — | 52 | — |
| Memphis, TN | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 53 |
| Miami, FL | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 33 |
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 246 | 242 | — | 74 | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 51 |
| New York, NY | — | 246 | 242 | 58 | 35 | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 48 | 246 | 242 | — | — | — |
| Orlando, FL | — | 246 | 242 | — | 60 | 25 |
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 69 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 45 | 246 | 242 | — | — | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 185 |
| Portland, OR | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 51 |
| Sacramento, CA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 30 |
| St. Louis, MO | — | 246 | 242 | — | 63 | — |
| St. Paul, MN | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 27 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 44 |
| San Antonio, TX | — | 246 | 242 | — | 46 | — |
| San Diego, CA | 44 | 246 | 242 | — | 39 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 65 |
| San Jose, CA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 65 |
| Seattle, WA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 49 |
| Tampa, FL | — | 246 | 242 | — | 55 | 63 |
| Tucson, AZ | 52 | 246 | 242 | — | — | 34 |
| Washington, DC | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | — |
Data effective as of post date.
Get truTV with cable or satellite TV
Most major cable and satellite TV providers include truTV in their channel lineups, often as part of mid-tier and premium packages. Providers like DIRECTV, DISH, Spectrum, and Xfinity ensure you have plenty of options to tune in.
Satellite services like DISH and DIRECTV are available nationwide, so they’re likely available in your neighborhood. But for a full rundown of your options, visit our Best TV Providers guide.
| Provider | Price | truTV | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read DIRECTV review |
| DISH | $91.99–$121.99/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read DISH review |
| Spectrum | $45.00–$105.00/mo. | ✔ |
Check Availability Read Spectrum review |
| Xfinity | $20.00–$80.00/mo. | ✔ |
Read Xfinity review |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Get truTV with a live TV streaming service
You won’t find truTV on every live TV streaming service. Unfortunately, the network is missing from Fubo’s sports-oriented channel lineups. But you can still catch truTV on the four services below.
| Provider | Price | truTV | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV STREAM | $84.99–$154.99/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read DIRECTV STREAM 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 effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
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Get truTV with Max, truTV.com, or an app
Several truTV series, both past and present, are accessible for on-demand streaming on Max. (Billy on the Street, anyone?) The service also carries truTV’s live sports through its B/R Sports hub, but you’ll need a Max Standard or Premium plan to enjoy that content starting March 30, 2025.
Anyone with an existing cable, satellite, or live TV streaming subscription can also watch truTV by logging on to truTV.com or the truTV app. Both platforms feature truTV East and truTV West feeds for convenient streaming.
What’s the cheapest way to get truTV?
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
The most budget-friendly way to get truTV is with Sling TV’s Sling Blue plan at $45.99/mo.. Sling Blue includes complete access to truTV and offers other popular channels like TBS, TNT, Comedy Central, FS1, and USA Network. However, local channels aren’t widely available through Sling TV—meaning you’ll miss CBS during college basketball season.
If you’re only interested in truTV’s sports lineup, getting a Max Standard or Premium plan for its B/R Sports content is cheaper than Sling TV. You can watch every sport from TBS, TNT, and truTV for as low as $16.99 a month on Max.
What’s on truTV?
truTV doesn’t have much variety in terms of content. It largely airs endless reruns of Impractical Jokers, with occasional live sports being the main draw—especially during the spring.
Sports
- Evolve and Flex with Lance Fresh
- High Stakes Poker
- MotoGP
- MLB on TBS*
- NASCAR on TNT*
- NBA on TNT*
- NCAA March Madness
- NHL on TNT*
- The Steam Room With EJ and Chuck
- TNT Sports Update
*Occasional overflow games and alternate broadcasts air on truTV.
Comedy and reality shows
- 101 Places to Party Before You Die
- Adam Ruins Everything
- Billy on the Street
- Eastbound & Down
- Impractical Jokers
- Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes
- Tacoma FD
- truTV Presents: World’s Dumbest
What’s truTV?
truTV is a basic cable channel launched in 1991 as Court TV—emphasizing crime-themed content. In the mid-2000s, Time Warner fully acquired Court TV. The company placed the channel under its Turner Broadcasting banner and rebranded it as truTV.
Over the years, truTV phased out legal coverage and shifted to comedic reality shows and sports. Today, truTV continues to broadcast comedy and reality shows. It also airs March Madness games and MotoGP races.
What channel is truTV on FAQ
How can I watch truTV for free?
You can watch truTV for free by signing up for a live TV streaming trial. DIRECTV STREAM and YouTube TV are two services that carry the channel and often offer free trials.
What streaming service has truTV?
Most live TV streaming services offer truTV. Max also carries select truTV Originals on demand, while live sports from truTV stream in Max’s B/R Sports hub. But you need a Standard or Premium plan to enjoy live sports on Max.
How much is a truTV subscription?
truTV isn’t available as a standalone service. You need a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming subscription to get the channel. Sling TV offers they cheapest way to get truTV via its Sling Blue plan for $45.99/mo..
Is truTV on Paramount+?
No, you won’t find truTV content on Paramount+. While CBS Sports coverage often streams on Paramount+, TNT Sports content from TBS, TNT, and truTV is available via B/R Sports on Max.
