TNT’s channel number varies based on your location and TV provider, but we’re here to help you find the best way to tune in.
By Taylor KujawaMar 8, 2024 | Share
TNT is one of several basic cable channels owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. It typically airs fantasy and crime dramas during the day and live sports at night. While TNT Originals like The Closer and Leverage were once the channel’s focal point, it’s perhaps most well-known today for its NBA, NHL, and March Madness coverage.
Keep reading to learn how to get TNT via cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services. We’ve also gathered TNT channel numbers for those with existing TV plans.
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TNT is common across most TV providers, but its channel number is different nationwide. Below, we compiled a list of TNT’s availability across six popular providers in 50 major cities. If these cities don’t apply to you, enter your zip code in our service finder tool after the table.
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 42 |
| Atlanta, GA | — | 245 | 138 | — | 29 | 41 |
| Austin, TX | — | 245 | 138 | — | 67 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 245 | 138 | — | 33 | — |
| Baltimore, MD | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 34 |
| Bronx, NY | — | 245 | 138 | 37 | 3 | — |
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 245 | 138 | 37 | 3 | — |
| Buffalo, NY | — | 245 | 138 | — | 3 | — |
| Charlotte, NC | — | 245 | 138 | — | 26 | — |
| Chicago, IL | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 32 |
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 245 | 138 | — | 51 | — |
| Cleveland, OH | 34 | 245 | 138 | — | 61 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 60 |
| Columbus, OH | — | 245 | 138 | — | 12 | — |
| Dallas, TX | — | 245 | 138 | — | 77 | — |
| Denver, CO | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 40 |
| Detroit, MI | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 33 |
| El Paso, TX | — | 245 | 138 | — | 40 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 42 |
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 245 | 138 | — | 77 | — |
| Fresno, CA | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 25 |
| Houston, TX | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 36 |
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 245 | 138 | — | 35 | 30 |
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 46 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 18 | 245 | 138 | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 245 | 138 | — | 42 | — |
| Louisville, KY | — | 245 | 138 | — | 43 | — |
| Memphis, TN | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 26 |
| Miami, FL | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 42 |
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 245 | 138 | — | 33 | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 36 |
| New York, NY | — | 245 | 138 | 37 | 3 | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 31 | 245 | 138 | — | — | — |
| Orlando, FL | — | 245 | 138 | — | 11 | 48 |
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 57 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 26 | 245 | 138 | — | — | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 36 |
| Portland, OR | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 54 |
| Sacramento, CA | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 44 |
| St. Louis, MO | — | 245 | 138 | — | 49 | — |
| St. Paul, MN | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 66 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 39 |
| San Antonio, TX | — | 245 | 138 | — | 27 | — |
| San Diego, CA | 34 | 245 | 138 | — | 27 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 37 |
| San Jose, CA | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 37 |
| Seattle, WA | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | 54 |
| Tampa, FL | — | 245 | 138 | — | 33 | 51 |
| Tucson, AZ | 29 | 245 | 138 | — | — | 36 |
| Washington, DC | — | 245 | 138 | — | — | — |
Data effective as of post date.
Don’t live in one of the major U.S. cities listed above? No problem! Enter your zip code to find TNT on the best TV providers in your region.
TNT and other Warner Bros. Discovery channels like TBS, truTV, and Food Network are available through most cable and satellite TV providers. Here are four top-of-the-line cable and satellite TV providers that offer TNT:
Only satellite providers like DISH and DIRECTV are available nationwide. For more cable TV provider options, visit our Best TV Providers guide.
Like cable and satellite providers, many live TV streaming services offer TNT. Oddly, the biggest exceptions are Fubo and Vidgo—two services that pride themselves on carrying sports networks.
Of course, no TV provider is complete for sports fans without TNT. Below is a list of four live TV streaming services that feature TNT in their base plans.
Learn more about streaming live TV by checking out our Best Live TV Streaming Services page.
Pro tip: Our Best Internet for Streaming guide highlights how to get the best internet speeds for streaming live channels like TNT.
Most TNT Originals stream on demand via Max (formerly HBO Max). The streaming service also shows live sporting events from TNT through its B/R Sports Add-On, which is currently free to all Max subscribers.
To watch TNT at TNTdrama.com, sign in with an existing cable, satellite, or live TV streaming account. Occasional shows and movies are available to stream without logging in.
Like the website, the TNT app is free to access but requires a TV provider login to watch most of its content. The app is home to on-demand shows and movies, and you can stream TNT East and TNT West in real time.
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The cheapest way to stream TNT is with Sling TV. Starting at $40 per month, Sling TV includes TNT in its three base plans. You can also get TBS and truTV, which are crucial companion channels for watching live sports—especially the NCAA Basketball Tournament.
Sling TV is less expensive than other live TV streaming services because it doesn’t offer many local channels. But if you want local coverage, you can still use an over-the-air (OTA) antenna to pick up the slack.
We highlight many great antennas in our Best Antennas for Cord-Cutters guide. You can also get a free antenna through Sling TV when you prepay for two months of service.
TNT’s programming is changing under Warner Bros. Discovery management. You can still catch a blend of hard-hitting dramas, popular movies, and marquee sporting events—including the NBA Playoffs and NHL Playoffs—but the channel is shifting away from original scripted content.
Here’s a list of current programming available to watch on TNT:
*Occasional overflow games air on TNT.
TNT is a basic cable network launched by media mogul Ted Turner in 1988 as Turner Network Television, a name previously used by Turner Broadcasting System’s syndication service. Initially, the channel aired older movies and shows before expanding into NBA and other sports coverage.
In 2001, TNT shifted towards more dramatic programming with reruns of ER, Judging Amy, and Law & Order. Other police and medical procedurals have come and gone, but TNT’s NBA coverage remains its centerpiece—unless you live for those 24-hour A Christmas Story marathons it runs annually with TBS.
You’ll need a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming subscription to watch TNT. But you can sign up for a free trial via DIRECTV STREAM or YouTube TV to get the channel temporarily without paying.
No, you can’t watch TNT live through Max. But live TNT Sports programming streams on Max’s B/R Sports Add-On.
No, TNT is not accessible as a live channel through Amazon Prime Video. Certain TNT Originals—like The Librarians and Perception—are available on demand with a Prime Video subscription.
You can find the TNT app on several popular streaming platforms—including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast with Google TV, and Roku. The TNT app is also available on Xbox gaming consoles.
