You can get 22 free TV channels in South Bend, IN
10 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of South Bend. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
10 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SE (143°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (143°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in South Bend, IN
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | CBS | WSBT-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 4.9 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 5.7 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | FOX | WSJV Elkhart, IN · Full Power | 4.9 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 34 | PBS | WNIT South Bend, IN · Full Power | 6.0 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | Independent | WHME-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 7.9 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GD-D Dunlap, IN · Low Power | 5.7 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCWW-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 6.1 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 34 | Local / LPTV | WMYS-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 6.1 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 57 | Local / LPTV | WBND-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 6.1 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEID-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 10.7 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 71.8 mi | WNW (282°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 52 | PBS | WGVK Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 53.7 mi | NE (36°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 71.8 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WWMT Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 75.9 mi | NNE (29°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WMAQ-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 71.8 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | PBS | WYIN Gary, IN · Full Power | 62.7 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | ION | WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 71.8 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Telemundo | WSNS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 71.8 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | Independent | WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 71.8 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 71.8 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYGN-LD Berrien Springs, MI · Low Power | 20.1 mi | NNW (348°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 71.8 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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