16 WAPT will expand programming to include CBS on Aug. 1

Beginning August 1, 2026, 16 WAPT will expand its programming lineup to include CBS content. This addition brings CBS primetime shows, sports, and news directly to the local station.

Existing viewers of 16 WAPT can rest assured that the primary channel remains unchanged. All local newscasts, weather updates, and community coverage will continue to air on the main station as usual.

For those watching over the air with an antenna, the new CBS content will be available on a digital subchannel, 16.4. Viewers may need to perform a channel scan on their television sets or converter boxes after August 1 to pick up this new signal.

Cable, satellite, and streaming subscribers will see the CBS channel appear in their program guides once their respective providers confirm the update. You can visit the 16 WAPT website to find specific channel numbers for providers like Comcast, DirecTV, and Dish.