ABC isn’t a single fixed “channel number” everywhere; it’s a local broadcast network whose number changes depending on where and how you watch.

The super short answer

  • On cable/satellite/streaming, “which channel is ABC” depends on:
    • Your city/region (local affiliate).
    • Your provider (Comcast, Spectrum, DISH, DirecTV, YouTube TV, etc.).
  • Over the air (antenna), ABC is usually your local “ABC affiliate” like:
    • Channel 7 in New York (WABC-TV).
* Other cities use different numbers (often between 2 and the low 20s).

Because of this, there is no single universal channel number I can give you that will be correct for everyone.

How to find which channel is ABC for you

You can quickly find the exact channel number with one of these:

  1. Use your TV’s guide
    • Turn on the TV, open the on‑screen guide, and look for the channel labeled “ABC,” “ABC HD,” or your local call sign (like WABC, KABC, etc.).
  1. Check your provider’s online lineup
    • Go to your cable/satellite/live‑TV provider’s website and search “channel lineup” or “what channel is ABC.”
    • Many sites let you enter your ZIP/postcode to show the specific ABC channel number in your area.
  1. Use a live TV streaming service
    • Services that carry local ABC (like many live TV apps) will automatically map your local ABC station in the guide once you enter your location.
  1. Over‑the‑air (antenna)
    • If you use an antenna, run a channel scan on your TV.
    • Look in the results for your local ABC affiliate name (for example, WABC‑TV; the virtual channel might be 7.1 in New York).

What ABC actually is (in case you’re curious)

  • ABC stands for American Broadcasting Company , a major U.S. TV network with hundreds of local affiliate stations.
  • It airs:
    • Big dramas and comedies (for example Grey’s Anatomy , Abbott Elementary).
* Reality and game shows (for example _The Bachelor_ , _American Idol_ , _Shark Tank_).

* News and talk (_Good Morning America_ , _ABC World News Tonight_ , _Jimmy Kimmel Live!_ , _The View_).
  • Many ABC shows are available to stream the next day on Hulu in the U.S.

If you tell me your location and provider

If you share:

  • Your country/city (or ZIP/postcode, if you’re comfortable), and
  • Your TV provider (cable/satellite/streaming or “antenna”),

I can help you pinpoint which channel is ABC for your specific setup, or at least identify the local station name and typical channel range you should look for.

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