What Channel Is IFC on Spectrum? Channel Number, Plans and How to Find It
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IFC is on Spectrum, but the channel number depends on where you live. In many markets you'll find it on channel 627, 280, 93 or 81, and it's included with Spectrum Stream TV Signature, Pro and VIP plans as of October 2026. Here's how to find IFC at your address, a market-by-market list of common channel numbers and other ways to watch.
IFC channel numbers on Spectrum by city
Spectrum numbers channels differently from region to region. These are the IFC channel numbers commonly listed for major Spectrum markets in 2026:
| Spectrum market | IFC channel |
|---|---|
| Austin, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Portland, San Antonio, San Diego | 627 |
| Albany, Buffalo, Charlotte | 627 (HD) |
| Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Milwaukee | 280 (HD) |
| El Paso, Houston, St. Louis | 93 |
| New York City (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan) | 81 |
| Dallas, Fort Worth, Oklahoma City | 261 |
| Atlanta | 161 |
| Bakersfield | 642 |
| Columbus, Ohio | 95 |
| Indianapolis | 88 |
| Louisville | 612 |
| Nashville | 170 |
| Orlando | 63 |
| Tampa | 85 |
Channel numbers can change when Spectrum updates a local lineup, so treat this list as a starting point and confirm with one of the methods below.
How to find IFC on your Spectrum lineup
- Use the on-screen guide: press Guide on your Spectrum remote and scroll, or use the search option to type "IFC."
- Check the Spectrum TV app: open the live TV guide in the app to see the channels in your plan and their numbers.
- Look up your local lineup: Spectrum's online channel lineup lets you enter your address and filter by plan.
- Ask Spectrum: customer service can tell you your channel number or send you a printed lineup.
Our Spectrum channels list and guide to local channels on Spectrum help you find other networks, too.
Which Spectrum TV plans include IFC
| Spectrum plan | Channels | First-year price | Includes IFC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream TV Signature | 150+ | $100/mo | Yes |
| Stream TV Pro | 160+ | $110/mo | Yes |
| Stream TV VIP | 230+ | $145/mo | Yes |
Prices are Spectrum's advertised first-year rates as of October 2026 and go up after 12 months. Most promo rates require Spectrum Internet. If you have the smaller TV Lite package, check your lineup, since it carries a much shorter channel list. Not every channel is available in every market or at every service level.
What's on IFC
IFC started in 1994 as the Independent Film Channel and is owned by AMC Networks, alongside AMC, BBC America and SundanceTV. It made its name with offbeat original comedies like Portlandia and Documentary Now!, but today it mostly runs classic sitcoms on weekdays, including Everybody Loves Raymond, Two and a Half Men, Sanford and Son, Three's Company and Night Court, plus comedy and horror movies on weekends.
Other ways to watch IFC
- Satellite TV: IFC is channel 333 on DIRECTV and channel 133 on DISH nationwide.
- Live TV streaming: YouTube TV, Sling TV, Philo and DIRECTV STREAM carry IFC. Hulu + Live TV and Fubo don't carry IFC or other AMC Networks channels.
- Streaming apps: IFC doesn't have its own streaming app, but some of its shows are on AMC+.
- Free channels: IFC Film Picks and Slightly Off by IFC are free ad-supported channels on Pluto TV, Xumo and other free streaming services.
If you're thinking of dropping cable for streaming, see how to cancel Spectrum TV but keep the internet. Looking for another network? Try our guides to A&E on Spectrum and TLC on Spectrum.
Internet speed for streaming IFC
If you watch IFC through the Spectrum TV app or a live TV streaming service, plan on at least 5 to 10 Mbps of steady speed per HD stream, and 100 Mbps or more for a busy household. Our Spectrum provider page lists Spectrum Internet plans by area.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is IFC on Spectrum?
It depends on your market. IFC is commonly listed on Spectrum channel 627 in cities such as Los Angeles, San Antonio, Charlotte and Buffalo, 280 in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Milwaukee, 93 in Houston, El Paso and St. Louis, and 81 in New York City. Press Guide on your Spectrum remote to confirm the number at your address.
Which Spectrum plans include IFC?
As of October 2026, IFC comes with Spectrum Stream TV Signature ($100 a month for the first year), Stream TV Pro ($110) and Stream TV VIP ($145). Lineups vary by market, so check your local lineup before you order.
Is IFC in HD on Spectrum?
In many markets, yes. Spectrum carries IFC in HD in cities such as Buffalo, Charlotte, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Your guide shows whether your local IFC channel is HD.
Can I watch IFC in the Spectrum TV app?
Usually, yes. If IFC is part of your Spectrum TV plan, you can find it in the Spectrum TV app's live guide at home, though some channels have streaming limits outside your home network.
Is IFC free to watch?
No. IFC is a paid cable network, so you need a TV plan that carries it. IFC-branded free channels, IFC Film Picks and Slightly Off by IFC, stream for free on services like Pluto TV and Xumo, but they aren't the main IFC channel.
What shows are on IFC now?
IFC mostly airs comedy reruns such as Everybody Loves Raymond, Two and a Half Men, Sanford and Son, Three's Company and Night Court on weekdays, with comedy and horror movies on weekends.
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