Samsung TV Plus Channels List 2026: Every Free Category and Top Channels

Samsung TV Plus gives Samsung TV and Galaxy owners hundreds of live channels for free. There's no subscription, no fees, and no credit card. It's a FAST service, short for free ad-supported streaming TV, so channels run on a schedule with commercial breaks, like cable. Samsung's U.S. channel lineup, effective August 5, 2026, lists roughly 580 channels, from network news and classic TV to sports highlights, kids' shows, and Spanish-language programming.

Here's what's on Samsung TV Plus, organized by category with channel numbers, plus who can watch and how to get the most out of it.

Who can watch Samsung TV Plus?

Samsung TV Plus is exclusive to Samsung devices. It comes built into 2016 and newer Samsung smart TVs and projectors, and it's also available on Galaxy phones and tablets, Samsung Smart Monitors, and Family Hub refrigerators. You need a Samsung account and an internet connection. On many Samsung TVs, it starts playing automatically when you turn the TV on.

Samsung TV Plus channels by category

Channel numbers below come from Samsung's August 2026 U.S. lineup. Samsung notes that channels can change or disappear without notice, so your guide may differ slightly.

News and weather (1100s)

CBS News (1110), ABC News Live (1112), NBC News NOW (1114), LiveNOW from FOX (1116), FOX Weather (1130), AccuWeather NOW (1133), BBC News (1140), and Bloomberg TV+ UHD (1155). There are also several local news channels (1122–1126), and what they carry depends on your area.

Movies (1200s)

Movie Hub (1200), Hallmark Movies & More (1220), Lifetime Movie Favorites (1225), Paramount Movie Channel (1250), and more movie channels for action, romance, and classics.

Classic TV, drama and westerns (1400s–1500s)

Western and classic favorites include Little House on the Prairie (1435) and The Brady Bunch (1468). For drama, there's Samsung Television Network (1501), ION (1510), CW FOREVER (1517), and Law & Order (1530).

Crime and mystery (1800s)

BritBox Mysteries (1812), Murder, She Wrote (1813), Acorn TV Mysteries (1818), The First 48 (1832), Dateline 24/7 (1840), 48 Hours (1842), and COPS (1849).

Reality, competition and game shows (1900s, 2700s, 2800s)

Kitchen Nightmares (1905), Real Housewives Vault (1919), Bravo Vault (1921), Jersey Shore (1932), Hell's Kitchen (2705), Pawn Stars (2714), Survivor (2724), Price is Right (2804), BUZZR (2805), and Family Feud (2840).

Home and food (2000s–2100s)

This Old House (2015), PBS Antiques Roadshow (2041), America's Test Kitchen (2110), and Jamie Oliver (2116).

Sports and motorsports (2300s–2500s)

NFL Channel (2310), MLB Channel (2315), The NBA Channel (2317), CBS Sports HQ (2330), FOX Sports (2334), NBC Sports NOW (2338), ESPN8: The Ocho (2340), PGA Tour (2436), NASCAR Channel (2505), and Formula 1 Channel (2510). These are mostly highlights, news, and classic games, not full live league broadcasts.

Comedy and pop culture (2600s, 2900s)

Letterman TV (2615), Conan O'Brien TV (2620), Hot Ones (2622), MrBeast (2626), SNL Vault (2627), The Ringer from Spotify (2902), The Bob Ross Channel (2910), and The Judge Judy Channel (2937).

Sci-fi, horror and anime (3000s, 3200s)

Ghost Hunters (3009), Universal Monsters (3020), Crunchyroll (3203), and Naruto (3213).

Nature and science (3500s)

Samsung Wild Life (3505), BBC EARTH (3526), PBS Nature (3528), and Mark Rober TV (3570).

Kids (3600s–3700s)

Nick Pluto TV (3610), PBS Kids (3614), Peppa Pig & Friends (3615), and Blippi (3619).

Spanish-language (3800s–3900s)

AMC en Español (3809), Zona TUDN (3820), Telemundo Al Dia (3850), Canal ViX (3920), and a deep lineup of novela channels.

Music and ambiance (4300s–4500s)

Dozens of music video channels by decade and genre, Yo! MTV (4430), and relaxing scenery channels like Ocean Vibes (4505).

Tips for using Samsung TV Plus

• Open the guide: Press the CH button on a Samsung Smart Remote, or GUIDE on a standard remote, to see what's on now and next.
• Trim the list: In the guide, select Edit to remove channels you never watch.
• Stop autoplay: If you don't want TV Plus to start when you turn the TV on, go to Settings, then General, then Smart Features, and turn off Autorun Samsung TV Plus.

Is Samsung TV Plus enough to cut the cord?

For many households, it's a great free layer, especially for news, classic shows, and background TV. What it won't give you is the full live lineup of cable networks or most live games. Many cord-cutters pair it with a free over-the-air antenna for local channels, one or two paid streaming services, or a live TV service like YouTube TV. Other free services, like the live channels on Tubi, work on many devices that aren't made by Samsung.

Because it streams everything, Samsung TV Plus depends on your home internet. HD streaming on one TV needs only a modest connection, but several screens at once need more headroom.

Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung TV Plus really free?

Yes. Samsung TV Plus is a free, ad-supported service with no subscription, fees, or credit card. You need a Samsung account and an internet connection.

How many channels does Samsung TV Plus have?

Samsung's U.S. channel lineup effective August 5, 2026, lists roughly 580 channels. Channels are added and removed regularly.

Can I watch Samsung TV Plus on a non-Samsung TV?

No. Samsung TV Plus is exclusive to Samsung devices, including 2016 and newer Samsung smart TVs and projectors, Galaxy phones and tablets, Smart Monitors, and Family Hub refrigerators.