Dish Network May Pull Connecticut's WFSB From Lineup on Tuesday

Viewers can still access WFSB through streaming services or with a satellite antenna

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Dish Network customers in Connecticut may lose access to WFSB, the local CBS affiliate, starting Tuesday night at 7 p.m. unless a new agreement is reached between the satellite TV provider and the station. WFSB said Dish customers will no longer be able to watch popular shows like "Survivor," "Ghosts," "The Young and the Restless," and the upcoming NCAA men's basketball tournament if the channel is pulled. However, viewers can still access WFSB's programming through streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu Live, and Fubo, or by using a satellite antenna to watch the channel for free.

Why it matters

The potential loss of WFSB on Dish Network would deprive Connecticut viewers of access to local news, popular TV shows, and major sporting events like the NCAA tournament. This highlights the ongoing tensions between TV providers and local stations over carriage fees and distribution rights, which can sometimes lead to temporary blackouts that inconvenience customers.

The details

WFSB said it will be pulled from the Dish Network lineup on Tuesday at 7 p.m. unless a new agreement is reached between the two parties. Dish customers will no longer be able to watch WFSB's programming, including shows like "Survivor," "Ghosts," "The Young and the Restless," and the upcoming NCAA men's basketball tournament. However, viewers can still access WFSB through streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu Live, and Fubo, or by using a satellite antenna to watch the channel for free.

  • WFSB will be pulled from the Dish Network lineup on Tuesday, March 9, 2026 at 7 p.m. unless a new agreement is reached.

The players

Dish Network

A major satellite TV provider that may remove WFSB from its lineup if a new carriage agreement is not reached.

WFSB

The CBS affiliate television station serving the Hartford-New Haven television market in Connecticut.

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What they’re saying

“Dish customers will no longer be able to watch its programs that include "Survivor," "Ghosts," "The Young and the Restless" and the upcoming NCAA men's basketball tournament.”

— WFSB (stamfordadvocate.com)

What’s next

Viewers can contact Dish Network at 800-333-3474 to urge the company to keep WFSB in its lineup. WFSB has also directed customers to its free streaming app, WFSB+, which is available on Android, Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV.

The takeaway

This dispute between Dish Network and WFSB highlights the ongoing tensions between TV providers and local stations over carriage fees and distribution rights. While Dish customers may temporarily lose access to WFSB's programming, there are alternative ways for viewers to continue watching the station's news, shows, and sporting events.