The CW on DirecTV varies by location and service type. Local affiliates determine the exact channel, as The CW partners with stations nationwide. No single universal number exists, but here's the breakdown based on reliable sources.

Channel Basics

DirecTV carries The CW through local affiliates , not a fixed national slot. For example:

  • Many markets list it around channels like 42 (satellite/streaming in some areas) or 392.
  • West Coast feeds, like KTLA CW West, appear on 395.

HD versions often add 1000 to the base (e.g., 23 becomes 1023).

Past disputes with Nexstar (as of 2024) caused blackouts in spots, shrinking programming to hits like Superman & Lois or All American —check if it's active locally.

Local Channel Lookup

Use DirecTV's tool for precision—enter your ZIP code at directv.com/channel- lineup. Here's a sample from their affiliate list:

CityAffiliateChannel #
Phoenix, AZKAZT7
Los Angeles, CAKTLA5
Denver, COKWGN2
New York, NYWPIX11
Philadelphia, PAWPHL17
Seattle, WAKUNS51
**Full list covers 50+ markets** —Phoenix on 7, NYC on 11, etc. Satellite vs. stream lineups differ slightly; Choice package users note locals via the app.

Quick Tips

  • Guide search : Press Guide on your remote, type "CW" or affiliate call letters.
  • App alternative : Free CW app streams shows (Roku/Fire TV), no cable log-in needed for basics.
  • Forum buzz : Users gripe about missing locals in streams—DirecTV forums confirm ZIP lookup is key.

TL;DR

No one-size-fits-all—check your ZIP on DirecTV's site. Common: 2-50ish locally; e.g., 42/392 reported widely. Up-to-date as of 2026 checks.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.