Channel Guide

WETA broadcasts on five channels, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our channels are WETA PBS, WETA UK, WETA PBS Kids, WETA World and WETA Metro. We also offer additional streaming-only channels to provide wider perspectives on our world. See below for details including a breakdown of channel numbers by service provider.

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WETA PBS

The flagship PBS channel in the Washington metropolitan area. 

How to watch:

  • Via antenna: 26.1
  • Comcast: 26, 800, 1026, 219 (Baltimore)
  • Cox: 26, 1026, 1003 (Fredericksburg)
  • Verizon FIOS: 26, 526
  • RCN: 26, 613
  • DirecTV: 26, 26-1
  • Dish Network: 8076
  • WETA+
  • PBS.org and the PBS App
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WETA UK

Your favorite British programming, 24 hours a day.

How to Watch:

  • Via antenna: 26.2
  • Comcast (HD subscribers only): 265, 1146
  • Cox: 800
  • Verizon FIOS (HD subscribers only): 474
  • RCN: 39 (SD), 602 (HD)
  • WETA+
  • PBS.org and the PBS App
WETA Metro PBS logo

WETA Metro

Featuring PBS favorites with local flair.

How to watch:

  • Via antenna: 26.5
  • Comcast: 270, 1148
  • Verizon FIOS: 470
  • RCN: 599
  • YouTube TV: WETA
  • Hulu + Live TV
  • Amazon Prime
  • WETA+
  • PBS.org and the PBS App
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WETA World

Real stories that inform and inspire from around the world.

How to watch:

  • Via antenna: 26.4
  • Cox: 802
  • Verizon FIOS: 475
  • RCN: 37
  • WETA+
  • PBS.org and the PBS App
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WETA PBS Kids

The best in children's television, all day every day.

How to watch:

  • Via antenna: 26.3
  • Comcast: 266, 1147
  • Cox: 801
  • Verizon FIOS: 472
  • RCN: 38
  • WETA+

Streaming Options

NHK World-Japan

NHK World-Japan

NHK World-Japan is the international service of Japan’s public media organization. 

How to watch:

  • WETA+
  • PBS.org and the PBS App
France 24

France 24

France 24 gives a French perspective on global affairs through a network of 200 correspondents located in nearly every country.

How to watch:

  • WETA+
  • PBS.org and the PBS App
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FNX: First Nations Experience

FNX is the first and only national broadcast television network in the United States exclusively devoted to Native American and World Indigenous content. 

How to watch:

  • WETA+
  • PBS.org and the PBS App

WETA+ is our brand-new FREE streaming service! Watch acclaimed PBS and WETA shows on-demand, stream all WETA TV channels live, and explore our locally-curated collections.