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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You’ll have access to local platforms as if you were in the country, meaning you can watch BBC iPlayer as if you were in the UK, CBC Gem as if you were in Canada, plus hundreds more worldwide.

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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:

12:30pm	The Young and the Restless Sally evaluates her feelings for Billy; Phyllis's and Michael's friendship is tested; Nate asks Devon and Lily to give Audra a second chance.
1:30pm	The Bold and the Beautiful Hope and Carter step into power at Forrester Creations; the Forresters and Logans clash in a high-stakes battle for control.
2:00pm	The Talk Actors Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg; comic Tammy Pescatelli.
3:00pm	Judge Judy – From Old Bus to Leaky Boutique?! A woman hires a contractor to convert an older vehicle into her new store; she accuses him of performing substandard work.
3:30pm	Judge Judy – Deceased Father Fraud?!; Mutilated Privacy Hedge?! A woman accuses her siblings of lying to her about the sale of their father's home; neighbors fight over the trimming of an 18-foot high hedge.
4:00pm	Hot Bench – Metal Mayhem A mechanic takes more than a year to repair a truck and agrees to a partial refund when the client gets tired of waiting -- but now the client wants all of his money back.
4:30pm	Hot Bench – Airing Dirty Laundry A woman says her sub-tenant was a bully and put his own belongings out in the rain so that he could blame her and sue for the value.
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	S.W.A.T. – Left of Boom Hondo and the team race to stop a nuclear attack on Los Angeles when radioactive material is stolen from a local lab; Powell delves into Alfaro's past when he displays a talent for boxing.
9:00pm	Fire Country – Promise Me When a series of dangerous underground zombie fires emerge, the team must protect the town; Eve has a less-than-warm reunion with her estranged father, Elroy Edwards.
10:00pm	Blue Bloods – End of Tour The Reagan family races to stop deadly mayhem in the city when the gangs of New York unite to demand amnesty for the release of their imprisoned members and those awaiting trial.
11:00pm	CBS News New York 11pm Local news coverage.
11:35pm	The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert looks at headlines, interviews guests, performs comedy sketches and introduces musical performances.
12:37am	After Midnight – Milana Vayntrub; Jessica Lowe; Jason Ritter Comic Milana Vayntrub; actress Jessica Lowe; actor Jason Ritter.
1:37am	Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen Andy Hendrickson; Mark Viera; Erin Jackson; Paul Morrissey.
2:07am	House Stealing - The Latest Cyberthreat and How To Protect Your Home Home Title Lock - Title Theft is Real and Your Equity is at Risk. Protect the Title to Your Home Today with America's Leader in Home Title Monitoring, Change Alerts and Title Restoration.
2:37am	One Day, One Bathroom: Quality Remodeling With FREE Installation! Trusted brand Jacuzzi and renowned interior designer, Christina Hall, share their secrets on how you can easily and affordably transform your bathroom into a gorgeous custom, safe and stylish space in 1 day! Call now for a FREE quote & installation!
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	Missing Missing persons cases come from all over the United States.
4:00am	Pets.TV – Amazing Aquariums Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa.
4:30am	Real Green A home energy evaluation; producing bio-mass fuel; managing storm water; recycling plastic wrappers from paper towels.
5:00am	Judge Judy – Pro Squatters vs. Slumlords? Landlords accuse former tenants of squatting and owing for rent, then the tenants sue for water damage.
5:30am	Game Time With Boomer Esiason – Keenan Allen Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen.
6:00am	Mission Unstoppable – Pikas, Planets and Panic Attacks An adorable animal called the pika; Dr. Moiya McTier talks about exoplanets; tricks to calm one's anxiety; the sticky science of friction.
6:30am	Hope in the Wild – The Fine Art of Caring A local artist named Melissa who features wildlife in her exhibition assists Hope with the release of a barred owl.
7:00am	CBS Saturday Morning Wyatt Flores performs; chef Lord Maynard Llera; comic Nate Bargatze.
9:00am	CBS News New York Saturday 9am Weekend news coverage.
10:00am	CBS News New York Saturday 10am Weekend news coverage.
10:52am	Uniquely New York with Rachel Holt Rachel Holt spotlights local businesses, attractions, cooking and dining, art and cultural events, and other experiences in the New York Tri-State Area.
11:00am	Lucky Dog: Reunions – Maddie Reunion A malnourished poodle mix becomes the loyal companion of a woman who is coming to terms with her own failing eyesight.
11:30am	The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation – Glass Sand Recycling An innovative way to recycle glass into sand; a wristband that can halt motion sickness; a bike that turns into a bed; how tin became decorative.
12:00pm	College Basketball – Texas A&M vs. Purdue The No. 17 Aggies face the No. 11 Boilermakers in the Indy Classic. Texas A&M's four-game run includes two wins at the Players Era Festival, and a 72-67 decision over Texas Tech at the Coast-to-Coast Challenge. Purdue is 2-0 all-time at the Classic.

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:

What is Roku?
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

Added buttons for streaming services. Mentioned offers. Pricing updates. Added a few links.
Sep 6, 2022

Added VPN info. Updated some sub-sections. Pricing updates. Various content updates.

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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.