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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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 for $59.99 Monthly

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:

6:30am	Hope in the Wild – Rods and Pins A seagull needs wing surgery; Dr. Barry tends to Hope's latest herd of white-tailed deer fawns.
7:00am	CBS Saturday Morning Hosts Jeff Glor, Dana Jacobson and Michelle Miller provide original reporting, breaking news, and profiles of leading figures in culture and the arts from the Times Square studio on the Saturday edition of the CBS morning news family.
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 – Bean Reunion A 1-year-old spaniel mix becomes a fashion model for an aspiring photographer.
11:30am	The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation – Electric Snow Bike Riding through snow with an electric snow bike; app-controlled sunglasses; a device that captures carbon from the atmosphere; the science of barn building.
12:00pm	Italian Serie A Soccer – Juventus vs. Bologna From Allianz Stadium in Turin, Piedmont, Italy.
2:00pm	Serie A Post-Match Highlights and analysis of a Series A match.
2:30pm	SailGP Racing Coverage of past SailGP sailing events.
3:30pm	Inside College Basketball In-depth highlights and analysis of the latest college basketball results and news. Plus profiles of coaches and players from the nation's elite teams and previews of the top upcoming games.
4:00pm	College Basketball – Washington State vs. Boise State The Broncos (6-2) and the Cougars (7-2) meet up for the fourth consecutive season. On Dec. 21, 2023, Washington State prevailed 66-61 in Spokane, Wash., to cut Boise State's advantage during the stretch to 2-1. The Broncos are 4-0 at home in 2024-25.
6:00pm	CBS College Football Kickoff Adam Zucker, Brian Jones, Rick Neuheisel and Aaron Taylor get primed for the 2024 season as they tackle the seismic shift in the college football landscape.
7:00pm	College Football Today Preview of upcoming games.
8:00pm	College Football – Big Ten Championship: Penn State vs. Oregon The No. 1 Ducks (12-0, 9-0) try to complete a spotless Big Ten debut as they play the No. 3 Nittany Lions (11-1, 8-1) for the title. The only meeting in the last 60 years occurred at the 1995 Rose Bowl, where Penn State knocked off Oregon 38-20.
11:30pm	CBS News New York at 11P Jessica Moore hosts.
12:05am	1JD Films Presents – One Jets Drive, Episode 8
12:35am	The Equalizer – Judgment Day McCall tries to help an escaped prisoner who is wrongly accused of murder; McCall worries when her daughter, Delilah, stops hanging out with a close friend; Dante's search for McCall takes an unexpected turn.
1:35am	NCIS: Hawai'i – Stolen Valor The NCIS team suspect foul play when they investigate a fatal car crash involving a Navy officer who turns out to be an imposter; Whistler finds herself in danger when she goes under cover to learn the truth behind the accident.
2:35am	Inside Edition Weekend Interviews and human-interest stories.
3:05am	In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley Dr. Charles Stanley, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, shares his insights on Christian faith and enlightens viewers with spiritual motivation.
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4:00am	Made in Hollywood New movie releases: on set, on location and behind the screen.
4:30am	Inside Edition Weekend Interviews and human-interest stories.
5:00am	Entertainment Tonight News and features about performers, productions and the milieu.
6:00am	CBS News New York Sunday 6am

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

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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.