Comprehensive directory of cable and satellite TV channels starting with W
Owner: Nexstar Media Group | Year: Rebranded 2021 | Genre: News
National cable news network providing unbiased coverage. Expanded to 24/7 news format in 2024. Available to 75 million U.S. households via cable and streaming platforms.
Owner: Allen Media Group (Weather Group, LLC) | Year: 1982 | Genre: Weather
Leading weather television network providing 24/7 forecasts, severe weather coverage, and weather-related news. Byron Allen acquired the network in 2018. Weather Channel en Español discontinued December 2024.
Owner: Performance One Media | Year: 2010 | Genre: Weather
Free-to-air weather network founded by meteorologist Paul Douglas. Streams on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Pluto TV with no subscription required. Available on Dish Network channel 215.
Owner: Weather Group Television | Years: 1999-2022 | Genre: Weather
Automated local weather service discontinued December 2022. Fan communities created web simulators preserving the 2005-2022 graphics at weatherscan.net and weatherscan.me.
Owner: WWE (available via Peacock in U.S.) | Year: 2014-present | Genre: Sports Entertainment
Streaming service for WWE wrestling events including all Premium Live Events. Available on Peacock for $5.99/month in U.S. Transitioning to Netflix globally January 2025 for Raw, SmackDown, and NXT.
Owner: Times Group | Year: 2010 | Genre: Cricket Sports
America's premier cricket network rebranded with Cricbuzz in 2024. Covers Indian Premier League, Major League Cricket, ICC tournaments. Launched free FAST channel Willow Sports October 2024.
Owner: Outdoor Sportsman Group | Year: 2005 | Genre: Fishing/Outdoor Sports
Television and streaming platform dedicated to fishing content including tournaments, instruction, travel, and lifestyle programming. Available on Dish (channel 394), Sling TV, and streaming apps.
Owner: Teton Ridge (acquired November 2024) | Year: 2017 | Genre: Western Sports
Leading network for rodeo and Western sports broadcasting 600+ live events annually. Reaches 100+ million people across platforms. Available on Dish (232), DirecTV, Sling TV, and Cowboy Channel+ streaming.
Owner: WGN-TV Chicago | Years: 1948-2019 | Genre: Regional Sports
Historic Chicago sports division broadcasting Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks games. Ended team sports coverage in 2019 as teams moved to cable-exclusive deals. Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) launched October 2024.
Owner: Hemisphere Media Group | Year: 2004 | Genre: Sports (Puerto Rico)
Leading sports channel in Puerto Rico broadcasting MLB, NBA, Puerto Rico football leagues, and local sports. Available on Sling TV and Puerto Rico cable/satellite providers.
Owner: AMC Networks | Year: 1997 (as Romance Classics), rebranded 2001 | Genre: Lifestyle/Reality
Lifestyle and reality programming targeting women and African American audiences. Notable shows include Braxton Family Values and Love After Lockup. Available to 64 million households as of 2023.
Owner: Corus Entertainment | Year: 1995 (as WTN), rebranded 2002 | Genre: Women's Entertainment
Canadian specialty channel featuring drama series and Hallmark movies. Exclusive Canadian rights to Hallmark Channel content. Originally launched Love It or List It and Property Brothers franchises.
Owner: Herring Networks | Year: 2004, rebranded 2013 | Genre: Lifestyle
Luxury lifestyle network featuring exotic travel, supercars, estates, fine dining, and boxing. Available on Charter Spectrum (added May 2025), Amazon Freevee, and streaming platforms.
Owner: Various | Genre: Classic Western Entertainment
Classic western programming channel featuring The Rifleman and cowboy movies. Available on DirecTV (1420) and Charter Spectrum (839).
Owner: Hemisphere Media Group | Genre: Hispanic Entertainment (Puerto Rico)
Leading cable network serving Puerto Ricans in the U.S. with news and entertainment from WAPA-TV, Puerto Rico's #1 broadcast network. Sister channel WAPA+ launched on Roku April 2024 and Fire TV June 2024.
Owner: Kevin Adell | Year: 2000 | Genre: Religious (Christian/African-American)
Largest African-American religious network featuring ministries including Joyce Meyer, Creflo Dollar, and Rod Parsley. Available on DirecTV (373), streaming apps, and over-the-air affiliates.
Formed: April 2022 | Type: Media Conglomerate
Major media company formed from WarnerMedia-Discovery merger. Owns Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, TBS, TNT, CNN, Cartoon Network, and HBO/Max. Announced restructuring December 2024 separating cable networks from streaming/studios.
Owner: Hemisphere Media Group | Launched: 2024 | Platform: Roku, Fire TV
Free ad-supported channel for Puerto Rican community featuring 70 hours weekly of local news, entertainment, and NotiCentro América. Available on Roku Channel 913 and Fire TV En Español category.
Owner: Willow/Times Group | Launched: October 2024 | Platforms: Multiple FAST services
North America's first cricket-focused FAST channel offering free access to live matches, highlights, and cricket content. Available on Sling Freestream, Fubo, DistroTV, Plex, and YuppTV.
Professional wrestling entertainment company. Content distributed via Peacock (U.S.), Netflix (global from 2025), and WWE Network (select international markets).
24/7 classic western films and TV shows featuring singing cowboys and classic entertainment. Available on Sling TV, Rakuten TV, and DistroTV.
Last updated on November 27, 2025