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. See below for details including a breakdown of channel numbers by service provider.

WETA PBS logo

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
  • PBS.org and the PBS App
  • Stream now online
WETA UK logo

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)
  • PBS.org and the PBS App
  • Stream now online
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
  • PBS.org and the PBS App
  • Stream now online
WETA World logo

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
  • PBS.org and the PBS App
  • Stream now online
WETA PBS Kids logo

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
  • Stream now online
NHK World-Japan

NHK World-Japan

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

How to watch:

  • PBS.org and the PBS App
  • Stream now online
TV Remote

On Demand

It's never been easier to watch your favorite WETA and PBS shows. With on-demand offerings from your cable provider, and a large online video archive, WETA puts you in charge of what, when and where to watch. 

PBS App

Watch Online

You can also catch up with many of your favorite PBS programs and WETA local features through the PBS App.