WYFF 4 will expand its local television programming to include full CBS network coverage starting August 1, 2026, bringing CBS primetime shows, sports, and news to the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson market on a new digital subchannel, according to station announcements. Viewers will access the new lineup on over-the-air subchannel WYFF 4.3 while the station’s primary channel and existing NBC programming remain unchanged.
How to Watch CBS on WYFF 4 Starting August 1
According to WYFF 4, the station’s existing local news team will air on the new CBS subchannel, providing local coverage produced directly by the station’s newsroom. Viewers who watch over the air using an antenna can access CBS programming on subchannel 4.3. Depending on the television set or converter box, audiences may need to run a channel scan or auto-tune setup to pick up the new subchannel. For cable, satellite, and streaming television viewers, WYFF 4 stated that it is actively working with providers to determine final channel numbers and availability dates.
Impact on Existing Programming and Local Newscasts
Nothing is changing with WYFF 4’s primary channel, according to station disclosures. Audiences will continue to find NBC programming, along with regular local newscasts, weather updates, and community coverage, in their traditional channel positions. Because the CBS affiliation has shifted to WYFF 4, the newscasts paired with the CBS network schedule are produced by the WYFF 4 news team and simulcast from the main channel, distinguishing them from the separate news operations of previous local CBS affiliates.
Pro Tip: If you use an antenna to watch television, run a “channel scan” or “auto-tune” on your device’s setup menu on or after August 1, 2026, to automatically detect the new WYFF 4.3 subchannel.
Provider Availability and Tracking Updates
WYFF 4 announced that carriage details for subscription services such as Comcast Xfinity, Charter Spectrum, DIRECTV, DISH, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV will be released as soon as channel positions are finalized. Viewers can check updates online at wyff4.com/cbs or contact their respective television providers directly for the most current carriage information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my main WYFF 4 channel change?
No, according to WYFF 4, the primary channel and existing NBC programming will remain exactly where they are.
Do I need to take any action if I use cable or satellite?
No action is needed for cable, satellite, or streaming subscribers; the channel will appear in service guides once providers finalize the updates, as reported by WYFF 4.
Who produces the news shown with the CBS schedule?
WYFF 4’s local news team produces the newscasts airing on the new CBS subchannel, simulcasting coverage from the station’s main channel.
Where can I find real-time channel updates?
Viewers can visit wyff4.com/cbs or contact WYFF 4 directly by emailing [email protected] or calling 864-240-5200.
Stay Updated on Local Media Changes
Bookmark this page and visit wyff4.com/cbs for ongoing updates regarding channel numbers, provider availability, and programming schedules as the August 1 launch approaches.