I watch so many great shows on CBS, from NCIS and Blue Bloods to Young Sheldon, 60 Minutes, and the Late Late Show with James Corden. When I decided to cut the cord with my cable provider, finding a way to keep watching CBS was one of my top priorities.

In a hurry? These services support CBS and Roku:

Fubo: With 150+ channels, it offers something for everyone. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.
DIRECTV STREAM: Makes it easy to switch from cable to streaming with their 90+ channel Entertainment plan and options for much more. A 5-day free trial is now available for DIRECTV STREAM.
Hulu + Live TV: This total entertainment streaming service provides a great on-demand selection and all the essential live TV channels with a free 3-day trial.

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IMPORTANT: Once you’ve installed your VPN and connected to a US server, you’ll still need to subscribe separately to access premium streaming services.

Table Of Contents

1 Use a Streaming Service to Watch CBS
2 How to Watch CBS on Roku
3 Today’s CBS Schedule
4 Wrapping Up
5 More about Roku Devices

Use a Streaming Service to Watch CBS

With traditional cable you’re stuck watching whatever is on at any given point of time. But, with a streaming service you can often watch CBS programming wherever and however you want.

Many streaming service offer access to live TV and CBS is often included in the default channel package. For a monthly fee you get access to live TV without the contract and headache of traditional cable and satellite TV. These streaming services can be used on many different devices including Roku devices.

How to Watch CBS on Roku

To watch CBS using a Roku device, you’ll need to first get a subscription to a streaming service with Live TV. Most popular streaming services are compatible with Roku devices. Once you have a subscription and have downloaded the stream service’s app on your device, you’ll be able to watch CBS using your Roku.

Fubo Offers CBS

Fubo (formerly FuboTV) is a sports-centric streaming service offering over 110 channels for $79.99/month. The service offers more than just sports though. You can also watch the popular entertainment and news channels as well, including CBS. To watch CBS using Fubo on your Roku use the following steps:

Install the Fubo channel from the Roku store.
Sign up for a free trial of Fubo ($79.99/month after trial period). You can sign up directly through your Roku device. If you want to sign up using a different email address select Cancel to enter a new email address.
After information is entered a summary of your subscription is displayed. Click Let’s Go.
Enter your Roku PIN to subscribe.
Start using the Fubo app to watch CBS on your Roku.

Note that Fubo is only compatible with Roku 2 or newer devices. For more information be sure to check out our complete review on Fubo.

Hulu + Live TV Includes CBS

Hulu + Live TV gives you access to Live TV channels as well as Hulu’s complete library of on-demand and Hulu Original content. This is one of the more popular streaming services coming in at $82.99/month for 85+ channels. The service also offers great coverage of CBS in most US markets. To watch CBS using Hulu + Live TV with your Roku use the following steps:

Get Hulu + Live TV Free

Install the Hulu channel from the Roku store.
Open the channel and sign up for Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month). You can sign up directly through your Roku device using the same email address. If you want to sign up using a different email address select Cancel to enter a new email address.
Enter your name, birth date, gender, and ZIP code.
Create a password.
Click “I Agree” to the subscription.
Enter your Roku PIN to subscribe.
Start using Hulu app on your Roku to watch CBS.

If you already have a Hulu + Live TV subscription you can skip steps 2 through 6, and simply sign in after you open the channel. Note that newer Roku models need the latest Hulu app. Roku Streaming Player models 2400 to 3100 and Roku Streaming Stick models 3420 or earlier support the Classic Hulu app.

Check out our review on Hulu + Live TV for more information on the streaming service.

Watch CBS with Paramount+

Paramount+ (formerly CBS All Access) is one of the cheapest ways to stream CBS. This is because CBS is the only channel you get with this streaming service. Because of this it is far cheaper than either Fubo or Hulu + Live TV. It is only $7.99/month if you want access to CBS content. To get your live local channel, you need Paramount+ with Showtime for $12.99/month (Try Paramount+ for free!).

Try Paramount+ for Free!

In addition to live stream of CBS, you also get access to an on-demand library of 10,000+ past CBS show episodes.

Find Paramount+ in the Roku Channel Store and install.
Open the channel and follow the prompts to Sign Up or Sign In.
Use your Roku Device: Select “On Roku.” Your device information will be linked to your CBS All Access account. You will need to provide billing information to subscribe. Your Roku PIN will be required to confirm your subscription.
Sign In or Sign Up Using the Web: Select “On the Web.” Sign in and you’ll get instructions to activate your subscription and your activation code.

Once you’ve signed in and activated your device you can start streaming your favorite CBS shows with Paramount+.

Today’s CBS Schedule

Here is today’s schedule in Eastern Time:

8:00pm	FBI – Détente After a series of targeted bombings in Queens, the team fears a citywide gang war is imminent -- until a tip from OA's old Army buddy, Clay, directs their attention to an unexpected and powerful foe; Scola continues to struggle to find a new partner.
9:00pm	FBI: International – A Leader, Not a Tourist The Fly Team is introduced to Supervisory Special Agent Wesley "Wes" Mitchell when his partner is shot in Los Angeles and the suspects flee to Budapest, sending Mitchell overseas.
10:00pm	FBI: Most Wanted – Bonne Terre When a federal judge and his wife are shot dead in New York, the task force goes on the hunt and finds a connection to a man who is hours away from being executed in Missouri; Remy and Hana both grapple with being single and living alone.
11:00pm	CBS News New York 11pm Local news coverage.
11:35pm	The Late Show With Stephen Colbert – Josh Gad; Betty Gilpin Actor Josh Gad; actress Betty Gilpin.
12:37am	After Midnight Taylor Tomlinson hosts a panel of guests from the worlds of entertainment, comedy, music and beyond, as they look into what has set the internet abuzz that day.
1:37am	Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen Jason Andors; Paul Mecurio; Roy Wood Jr.; Tammy Pescatelli.
2:07am	Paid Programming Paid programming.
2:37am	Best Mattress Topper Ever! Back Pain? Hip? Sleep well thanks to this cooling topper!
3:07am	CBS Evening News With Norah O'Donnell A weeknight survey of major news stories, human-interest segments and interviews with newsmakers, anchored by Norah O'Donnell.
3:37am	CBS News Roundup The headlines one needs to know overnight... plus, a roundup of MoneyWatch, health, consumer and up-to-the-minute technology news, the latest weather, and inspiring stories of kindness and hope.
4:00am	CBS News Mornings CBS News Mornings broadcasts on weekdays and offers viewers up-to-date news, comprehensive weather forecasts, and highlights from the world of sports.
4:30am	CBS News New York This Morning 4:30am News coverage to start the day.
5:00am	CBS News New York This Morning 5am News coverage to start the day.
6:00am	CBS News New York This Morning 6am News coverage to start the day.
7:00am	CBS Mornings Actress Gwendoline Christie; author Jinger Duggar Vuolo.
9:00am	The Drew Barrymore Show – Mary J. Blige Grammy-winning music icon Mary J. Blige.
9:30am	The Drew Barrymore Show – Harris Dickinson Harris Dickinson tells Drew about starring opposite Nicole Kidman in the thrilling new drama "Babygirl."
10:00am	Let's Make a Deal Costumed contestants compete for cash and prizes.
11:00am	The Price Is Right Contestants bid for prizes then compete for fabulous showcases.
12:00pm	CBS News New York 12pm Midday news update.
12:30pm	The Young and the Restless Chelsea catches Adam off guard; Claire reunites with Jordan; Billy makes a shocking decision.
1:30pm	The Bold and the Beautiful Brooke feels that Steffy returning to Forrester may lead to Ridge returning to her; in hiding and charmed by Will's wit, Luna listens to a private conversation between Will and Bill.
2:00pm	The Price Is Right Contestants bid for prizes then compete for fabulous showcases.
3:00pm	Judge Judy – Here Comes the Disgruntled Bride! A newlywed sues a bridal-shop owner for delivering a reportedly damaged, custom-made wedding gown.
3:30pm	Judge Judy – Crying Jag Over Family Money; Surgery Craziness?!; Ghost Dating Heartache! A woman breaks down while describing how her niece takes advantage of her elderly mother; a man expects the judge to believe that his insurance company advised him to pay for knee surgery in cash; a woman explains a non-exclusive relationship.
4:00pm	Hot Bench – Petty in Pink A pink Tesla driver tries to recover her out-of-pocket repair costs after a woman scrapes her parked car.
4:30pm	Hot Bench – All About That Bass-ment After several no-shows and excuses from his contractor, a homeowner gets tired of waiting for his basement remodel to be done; the contractor says he's a single dad with a busy life, and "my promise ain't broken until I'm dead."
5:00pm	CBS News New York 5pm Evening news coverage.
6:00pm	CBS News New York 6pm
6:30pm	CBS Evening News With Norah O'Donnell A weeknight survey of major news stories, human-interest segments and interviews with newsmakers, anchored by Norah O'Donnell.
7:00pm	Inside Edition Primary stories and alternative news.
7:30pm	Entertainment Tonight News and features about performers, productions and the milieu.
8:00pm	The Price Is Right at Night – Jackpot: Go For the Hundred Grand Contestants bid for prizes then compete for fabulous showcases in a prime time edition of the long-running game show.

Wrapping Up

Fans of CBS shows have several options using their Roku devices. Simply sign up for the streaming service that works for you and get started. Don’t have a Roku device? No problem. There are other ways to watch CBS without cable too, which is good news.

If you have any questions about watch CBS on your Roku feel free to ask them in the comments.

More about Roku Devices

Check out our other Roku content:

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How to watch Hulu on Roku
How to watch Fubo on Roku
How to watch the Super Bowl on Roku

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Feb 5, 2023

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Sep 6, 2022

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.