To watch WUSA9 live, use the station’s free 24/7 stream on wusa9.com, linked below. It carries Washington, DC-area newscasts, weather and breaking news without a cable login.
Watch WUSA9 Live
WUSA9 keeps its 24/7 stream on its own website and apps rather than on YouTube, so the official watch page is the way in.
Watch WUSA9 live on wusa9.com (official)
Official external live source: this stream is provided by WUSA9, a TEGNA station on wusa9.com. It opens on the station’s website in a new tab. LiveNewsWorld does not host or embed it.
WUSA9 quick facts
| Call sign | WUSA |
|---|---|
| Channel | 9 (RF 9) |
| Market | Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia |
| Network | CBS (affiliate) |
| Owner | TEGNA Inc., now a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group that operates independently of Nexstar under an April 17, 2026 federal court Hold Separate Order; FCC licensee WUSA-TV, Inc. |
| Official site | wusa9.com |
| Facts checked | October 2026 |
Other official ways to watch
- WUSA9+ streaming app. Free on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple devices and Android devices.
- WUSA9 mobile app. Required to stream on a phone, with breaking-news alerts.
- CBS News 24/7. The free national CBS News stream covers national and world headlines.
- Over the air. WUSA is channel 9, where CBS network shows and sports air.
About WUSA9
WUSA9 is the CBS affiliate for the nation’s capital, covering the District, suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. Its parent TEGNA became part of Nexstar Media Group in 2026 but, under a federal court order, still runs independently of Nexstar for now.
Alongside its daily newscasts the station produces Great Day Washington, its lifestyle and talk show, and its reporters cover federal government, Capitol Hill and regional politics closely.
The 24/7 stream picks up major events live, from press conferences to severe weather, and fills the gaps between newscasts with recent local stories.
If you are looking for CBS network shows such as the evening news or NFL games, those air on channel 9 and are not part of the free WUSA9 stream.
Watching WUSA9 on a computer, phone or TV
Computer: the official button above opens the live player on wusa9.com in a new tab. Any up-to-date browser should work.
Phone or tablet: WUSA9 says its mobile app is required to stream on a phone, so install it from your app store.
Smart TV: Search for WUSA9+ on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV or Android TV, or tune to channel 9 with an antenna.
Tips for watching WUSA9 online
If the page loads but the video stays black, refresh once or switch browsers. On a phone or TV, the station’s free app is usually more reliable than the mobile website.
Most local news streams are free to watch anywhere in the U.S., but some segments, sports highlights or network-produced content can be blocked online or limited by location.
The official player lives on the station’s own website, so it may ask you to allow video or pause an ad blocker before it starts. A short ad before the stream is normal for free local news.
WUSA9 live stream FAQs
Is the WUSA9 live stream free?
Yes. It is free on wusa9.com, in the WUSA9 app and in the WUSA9+ streaming app.
Is WUSA9 still owned by TEGNA?
Yes. TEGNA is now a wholly owned Nexstar subsidiary, but under an April 17, 2026 Hold Separate Order it continues to operate independently.
What happened to the ‘CBS 9’ name?
The station brands itself as WUSA9. It remains Washington’s CBS affiliate on channel 9.
Does LiveNewsWorld host the WUSA9 stream?
No. The button opens the official stream on wusa9.com. LiveNewsWorld does not host or embed it.
