Freeview Channel Numbers: Complete List for 2026
Updated June 2026 with current pricing, channel listings and UK setup steps. The definitive reference guide to every Freeview channel and its number. Whether you need to find a specific channel, check the HD variant, or see which channels are available in your area, this list covers every channel on Freeview in 2026. Bookmark this page for quick reference — we update it whenever channel numbers change.
Main Freeview Channels (1-30)
| Number | Channel | HD | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBC One | 101 | BBC iPlayer |
| 2 | BBC Two | 102 | BBC iPlayer |
| 3 | ITV1 / STV | 103 | ITVX |
| 4 | Channel 4 | 104 | Channel 4 |
| 5 | Channel 5 | 105 | My5 |
| 6 | ITV2 | — | ITVX |
| 7 | BBC Three | — | BBC iPlayer |
| 9 | BBC Four | 106 | BBC iPlayer |
| 10 | ITV3 | — | ITVX |
| 12 | E4 | — | Channel 4 |
| 13 | Channel 4+1 | — | Channel 4 |
| 14 | More4 | — | Channel 4 |
| 15 | Film4 | — | Channel 4 |
| 17 | Really | — | UKTV Play |
| 19 | Dave | — | UKTV Play |
| 20 | Drama | 71 | UKTV Play |
| 21 | 5USA | — | My5 |
| 22 | ITV4 | — | ITVX |
| 23 | ITVBe | — | ITVX |
| 24 | Yesterday | — | UKTV Play |
| 25 | W | — | UKTV Play |
| 26 | 5Star | — | My5 |
| 27 | Dave ja vu | — | UKTV Play |
| 29 | ITV2+1 | — | ITVX |
| 30 | E4+1 | — | Channel 4 |
Entertainment & Specialist Channels (30-70)
Channels 30 to 70 include entertainment, lifestyle, children's, and music channels. Notable entries include Quest (37), Food Network (41), CITV (69), and various +1 channels. The exact lineup varies slightly by region — some relay transmitters carry fewer channels than main transmitters.
For the complete list including every channel from 30 to 70, use the Digital UK coverage checker with your postcode to see exactly which channels are available in your specific area.
HD Channels (101-115)
Freeview HD channels occupy the 100+ range. The main HD channels are BBC One HD (101), BBC Two HD (102), ITV1 HD (103), Channel 4 HD (104), Channel 5 HD (105), BBC Four HD (106), CBeebies HD (107), and BBC News HD (231). Additional HD channels may be available depending on your transmitter.
If HD channels are missing from your TV, you may need to retune your Freeview channels. Our HD Today UK guide covers HD quality across all platforms.
News & Information Channels (70-100)
BBC News is on channel 80, Sky News (free on Freeview) is on channel 233, and GB News is on channel 236. Radio stations occupy channels 700+ with BBC Radio 1 on 700 through to BBC Radio 4 on 704. The full radio lineup mirrors BBC radio frequencies for easy reference.
Channel Not Appearing?
If a channel from this list does not appear on your TV, try a retune first (our retuning guide has instructions for every TV brand). If it still does not appear, check the Digital UK coverage checker — some channels are not available in all areas, particularly those served by smaller relay transmitters.
If you want access to channels your aerial does not receive, our Freeview without aerial guide covers internet-based alternatives, and a Firestick with broadcaster apps can supplement missing aerial channels. For a cross-platform channel list (Freeview, Freesat, Sky, Virgin), see our UK TV channels list.
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