CBS News and its local stations provide a free anchored streaming news service known as CBS News 24/7.
This expansion of live-streaming offerings allows the network to reach a global audience with a continuously available news destination. By removing paywalls for its streaming news, the company aims to compete for viewers who prefer digital platforms over traditional cable schedules.
The service delivers live breaking news, original reporting, and programs produced by CBS News and its correspondents. The network rebranded the service to "CBS News 24/7" in 2024 to better reflect its constant availability [1].
According to the network, the service streams news 24 hours a day, seven days a week [2]. This schedule ensures that viewers have access to real-time updates regardless of the time zone or specific broadcast window.
Access to the stream is available online via the internet. Viewers can also access the content through the CBS News app, or on gaming hardware such as the Xbox One [3, 4]. The integration into these platforms reflects a broader strategy to place news content where diverse demographics already consume media.
By utilizing its network of correspondents and local station resources, the service blends national reporting with regional perspectives. This approach allows the network to scale its coverage during major breaking news events while maintaining a steady flow of daily programming [1, 4].
“CBS News 24/7 is a free, continuously-streaming news service.”
The move toward a free, 24/7 streaming model signals a shift in how legacy media organizations distribute news to combat the decline of linear television. By integrating with platforms like Xbox and mobile apps, CBS is attempting to capture younger, digitally native audiences who avoid traditional cable subscriptions.
