What Channel Is TBS on Spectrum?
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For related channel information, see truTV on Spectrum and TBS on DIRECTV. Our Spectrum provider guide covers the provider in more detail.
There's no single TBS channel number on Spectrum. Spectrum sets its lineup market by market, so TBS lands on a different number depending on where you live. In recent official Spectrum lineups, TBS is channel 23 in Manatee County, Florida, channel 32 in Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and channel 27 in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
TBS comes with Spectrum's Stream TV Signature, Stream TV Pro and Stream TV VIP plans, plus Stream TV Latino Más. It isn't in TV Lite or TV Latino. With TNT Sports showing the American League Division Series and Championship Series on TBS this month, here's how to find your number in under a minute.
Quick answer: TBS on Spectrum
- Channel number: varies by market. Examples: 23 (Manatee County, FL), 32 (Murrells Inlet/Pawleys Island, SC), 27 (Brunswick County, NC)
- Plans with TBS: Stream TV Signature, Pro, VIP and Latino Más
- Not included: TV Lite and TV Latino
- Backup channel for MLB: every ALDS and ALCS game on TBS is also on truTV
- Fastest lookup: search "TBS" in your Spectrum guide or the Spectrum TV App
TBS and truTV numbers in sample Spectrum markets
These standard-definition numbers come from Spectrum's own published channel lineups for each area. The lineup date is shown because Spectrum can renumber channels when it updates a market.
| Spectrum market (lineup date) | TBS | truTV |
|---|---|---|
| Manatee County, FL (March 2026) | 23 | 55 |
| Murrells Inlet / Pawleys Island, SC (September 2026) | 32 | 65 |
| Brunswick County / Southport, NC (October 2025) | 27 | 48 |
Live somewhere else? Your number will probably be different, and that's normal. The steps below find it for your exact address.
How to find TBS on Spectrum where you live
Search the on-screen guide
Press Guide on your Spectrum remote, open search (or press the voice button if your remote has one) and say "TBS." The guide jumps to the right channel for your lineup, and you can set a reminder or recording from there.
Check the Spectrum TV App
Sign in to the Spectrum TV App on your phone, tablet or streaming device and search "TBS." The app shows your live channel list, which also confirms whether your plan includes it.
Use Spectrum's online channel lineup
Spectrum's online channel lineup tool lets you enter your service address or ZIP code and search any network. Look up truTV while you're there so you have both numbers ready before first pitch.
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Which Spectrum TV plans include TBS?
| Spectrum TV plan | Advertised starting price | TBS | truTV |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV Lite | $40/mo for 1 year (requires Spectrum Internet) | No | No |
| Stream TV Signature | $100/mo for 1 year | Yes | Yes |
| Stream TV Pro | $110/mo for 1 year | Yes | Yes |
| Stream TV VIP | $145/mo for 1 year | Yes | Yes |
| TV Latino | Requires Spectrum Internet | No | No |
| Stream TV Latino Más | Check current pricing | Yes | No |
Older bills and printed lineups may still call the base plan "TV Select Signature." If that's what you have, TBS is in your lineup. Prices are Spectrum's advertised rates for new customers, before taxes and equipment fees, and they can change.
2026 ALDS on TBS: this week's games
TNT Sports has exclusive coverage of the 2026 ALDS and ALCS, simulcast on TBS, truTV and HBO Max. Times are Eastern.
- Wednesday, Oct. 7: Game 3, Guardians at White Sox, 4 p.m.; Game 3, Rays at Yankees, 8 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 8 (if necessary): Game 4, Guardians at White Sox, 5 p.m.; Rays at Yankees, 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 10 (if necessary): Game 5, White Sox at Guardians, 5 p.m.; Yankees at Rays, 8 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 12: ALCS Game 1 on TBS and truTV, time to be announced
Because the games are simulcast, truTV is a handy fallback if you can't find TBS right away. See our guide to truTV on Spectrum for more on that channel.
Streaming TBS games with Spectrum
If TBS is in your plan, you can watch it live in the Spectrum TV App while signed in. Spectrum also lists HBO Max Basic With Ads among the streaming apps included with its Stream TV plans, and TNT Sports streams the ALDS on HBO Max. Activate the app ahead of game day and confirm the live game appears in your HBO Max plan.
Watching on DIRECTV instead? TBS is channel 247 there. Our guide to TBS on DIRECTV covers the packages. Looking for another network on Spectrum? See how we break down Court TV on Spectrum.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is TBS on Spectrum?
It depends on your market. Official Spectrum lineups list TBS on 23 in Manatee County, FL, 32 in Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, SC, and 27 in Brunswick County, NC. Search "TBS" in your guide or the Spectrum TV App to confirm yours.
Is TBS on Spectrum TV Lite?
No. TBS is included in Stream TV Signature, Pro, VIP and Latino Más, but not in TV Lite or TV Latino.
Is the ALDS on TBS or truTV on Spectrum?
Both. TNT Sports simulcasts the 2026 ALDS and ALCS on TBS, truTV and HBO Max, so you can watch on either channel.
Can I watch TBS in the Spectrum TV App?
Yes. If TBS is in your Spectrum TV plan, you can stream it live in the Spectrum TV App on supported devices after signing in.