UPDATE: DirecTV restored 54 local broadcast stations owned by The E.W. Scripps Co. to its streaming, satellite and U-verse services Friday, ending a five-week blackout that affected customers in 36 Nielsen TV markets.
The agreement, effective immediately, returns local news, weather and regional programming to millions of DirecTV customers. Affected markets include Green Bay, Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, Nashville, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Tampa-St. Petersburg.
The blackout had interrupted viewers' access to Scripps stations' community coverage and major cultural events, including the NBA Finals, the NHL Stanley Cup Final and matches from the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
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DirecTV – a multi‑billion‑dollar corporation that controls programming distribution for millions of Americans – has removed NBC 26's trusted, locally produced news, along with key sports and entertainment programming from its channel lineup.
We’re working hard to restore your programming, but in the meantime, here’s how you can keep watching NBC 26, NBC and The Spot - Green Bay 32.
What you can do:
If you are a DirecTV customer, contact DirecTV at 1-866-KEEPUS-6 (1-866-533-7876) and tell them you want NBC 26 restored on your channel lineup.
Our priority is to make sure that you continue to have access to the sports, news, weather and traffic updates that support your daily life, in addition to all the great programs we know you love.
Free Options:
· By antenna: Our signal is always free and available over-the-air. An antenna provides a reliable, high-definition viewing experience. Visit www.thefreeTVproject.org or Tablo TV to find the best antenna for your location.
· On our streaming apps: You can watch NBC 26's other content by searching for our station on Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Amazon Prime Video and other connected TV platforms.
Other Services:
· YouTube TV
· Hulu + Live TV
· Other streaming platforms, as well as cable services in our area
How to Rescan Your TV for Our Free Over-the-Air Signal
If you are using an antenna, you may need to rescan your TV to find our channel. It's a simple
process that is usually found in your TV’s menu
1. Click the "Menu" button on your remote control.
2. In the menu, choose "Channel Setup" or a similar option
3. Select "Antenna" or "Tuner."
4. Start a "New Scan" or "Auto Scan." Your TV will automatically find all available channels.
If you run into issues, please refer to the product manual that came with your TV.
