The Spectrum TV Lite Channel Lineup | Every Channel You Get

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What is the Spectrum TV Lite plan?

Spectrum TV Lite is Spectrum’s most affordable streaming TV plan at $40.00/mo., and it packs 85+ live channels into the Spectrum TV App with no cable box required. You might remember it by its old name, Spectrum TV Stream.

The lineup leans into entertainment, news, and lifestyle networks like AMC, Bravo, CNN, Food Network, and HGTV. Sports networks sit this one out, which is a big reason the price stays low.

That value is why our editors named Spectrum TV Lite the Editor’s Choice pick in our 2026 TV Best of the Best Awards.

How many channels does the Spectrum TV Lite plan include?

Spectrum TV Lite includes 85+ channels, with the exact count varying by market. Crowd favorites include CNN, Hallmark Channel, Nickelodeon, Discovery Channel, and TLC.

Comparing plans? Our Spectrum channel lineup guide lines up every Spectrum package side by side. Here’s the full TV Lite list, A to Z.

Full Spectrum TV Lite channel lineup

Data effective as of post date. Local affiliate availability varies by market.

What channels are included in Spectrum TV Lite?

TV Lite is an entertainment-first lineup, and it carries a few networks that Spectrum’s pricier cable plans skip.

• Drama and reality: AMC, FX, Bravo, Paramount Network, Syfy, and E! cover prestige TV, reality marathons, and sci-fi binges.
• News and business: CNN, Fox News, MS NOW, NewsNation, CNBC, FOX Business Network, and Bloomberg Television keep you on top of the headlines. C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, and C-SPAN3 handle government coverage.
• Kids and family: Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Cartoon Network, Boomerang, and Discovery Family keep younger viewers busy.
• Home, food, and learning: HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Magnolia Network, National Geographic, and Science Channel are enough for every family.
• Movies and classics: Turner Classic Movies, Hallmark Mystery, Lifetime Movies, and HDNet Movies offer options for movie nights.

Insider tip: Syfy, E!, OWN, Science Channel, and Turner Classic Movies are in TV Lite but not in Stream TV Signature or Stream TV Pro. For some viewers, the value plan may beat the higher-end one.

What channels are not included in Spectrum TV Lite?

Live sports are the big gap. ESPN, ESPN2, FOX Sports 1, SEC Network, ACC Network, and BTN are missing, and so are TBS, TNT, truTV, and USA Network.

Local channels come with fine print, too. NBC isn’t part of TV Lite, and other local affiliates vary by market, so check your address before you ditch the antenna.

If game day matters in your house, Spectrum Stream TV Signature adds ESPN, FS1, TBS, TNT, and NBC for $100.00/mo. Our Spectrum TV guide breaks down pricing for every plan.

Can you combine Spectrum TV Lite with Spectrum Internet?

You have to. TV Lite requires a Spectrum Internet plan, and pairing them is where the savings show up.

Data effective as of publish date. Availability varies by location.

What features does the Spectrum TV Lite plan include?

TV Lite is streaming-only, so the Spectrum TV App does all the work.

• Spectrum TV App: Stream live channels on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Samsung and LG smart TVs, iOS, Android, or a Xumo Stream Box.
• Spectrum On Demand: Browse up to 85,000+ on-demand titles at no extra cost, though some new releases carry a rental fee.
• Cloud DVR: Add Cloud DVR Unlimited for $10/mo. to record shows and watch them on your schedule.

One trade-off: TV Lite doesn’t include the bundled streaming apps, like Disney+ and HBO Max, that come with Spectrum’s Stream TV cable plans. Our Spectrum TV review covers how the app and DVR hold up day to day.

Spectrum TV Lite channel lineup FAQ

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