The 2025–26 afternoon network television schedule for the four major English-language commercial broadcast networks in the United States covers the weekday and weekend afternoon hours from September 2025 to August 2026. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning and cancelled shows from the 2024–25 season.
Affiliates fill time periods not occupied by network programs with local or syndicated programming. PBS, which offers daytime programming through a children's program block (PBS Kids) is not included, as its member television stations have local flexibility over most of their schedules and broadcast times for network shows may vary. Also not included are MyNetworkTV (as the programming service does not offer daytime programs of any kind) and The CW Plus (as its schedules is composed mainly of syndicated reruns).
The CW and Fox are not included on the weekday schedule as they only air afternoon programming (in the form of sports content) during weekends.
Additionally, The CW is also not included in the Sunday schedule as it does not air network programming year round (only Women's College Basketball airs on Sundays as network programming in Winter, with local programming filling all other time slots).
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Schedule New series are highlighted in bold. All times correspond to U.S. Eastern and Pacific Time scheduling (except for some live sports or events). Except where affiliates slot certain programs outside their network-dictated timeslots, subtract one hour for Central, Mountain, Alaska, and Hawaii-Aleutian times. Local schedules may differ, as affiliates have the option to pre-empt or delay network programs. Such scheduling may be limited to preemptions caused by local or national breaking news or weather coverage (which may force stations to tape delay certain programs in overnight timeslots or defer them to a co-operated station or digital subchannel in their regular timeslot) and any major sports events scheduled to air in a weekday timeslot (mainly during major holidays). Stations may air shows at other times at their preference. All sporting events air live in all time zones in U.S. Eastern time, with local programming by affiliates in western time zones after game completion.
Weekdays NetworkNoon12:30 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.2:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m. ABCLocal and/or syndicated programmingGMA3General HospitalLocal and/or syndicated programmingABC World News TonightLocal and/or syndicated programmingCBS Local and/or syndicated programmingThe Young and the RestlessThe Bold and the BeautifulBeyond the GatesCBS Evening NewsNBCNBC News DailyLocal and/or syndicated programmingNBC Nightly News Notes: ABC stations have the option of airing General Hospital at 2:00 or 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, depending on the station's choice of feed. ABC stations have the option of airing GMA: The Third Hour anytime between Noon and 2 p.m. Eastern Time, depending on the station's choice of feed. Depending on their choice of feed, CBS stations have the option of airing Let's Make a Deal at either 10:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. Eastern (airtime adjusted by time zone), and/or The Young and the Restless at 11:00 or 11:30 a.m. local time (in the Central, Mountain, and Pacific time zones). Depending on their choice of feed, on Tuesdays (except for December 23, 29 and 30 which was nationally televised doubleheaders), NBC stations have the option of airing primetime NBA on NBC games at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and/or 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT. (Therefore, affiliates in the Mountain time zone westward that opt to air the early 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT game may air NBC Nightly News live with the rest of the country, delay it to 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT or air it after the game, except on October 21 and December 23, 29 and 30, 2025, and January 19, 2026, in which all NBC affiliates will air a doubleheader/tripleheader that day/ night (at 7:30 and 10 p.m. ET/4:30 and 7 p.m. PT on October 21, at 8 and 10:30 p.m. ET/5 and 7:30 p.m PT on December 23, 29 and 30 and 2:30, 5 and 8 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m. PT) which will preempt NBC Nightly News due to an hour long pre game preceding the doubleheader on October 21, 2025, and game telecasts on December 23, 29 and 30, 2025 January 19, 2026) NBC News Daily airs live every hour from noon until 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and NBC stations have the option to choose which hour they carry. From September 30 to October 2 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, ABC aired 1 of the MLB Wild Card Series. NBC Nightly News airs live in all time zones on Monday and Tuesday nights to avoid preemption due to live airings of 2026 NBA playoffs games.
Saturday NetworkNoon12:30 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.2:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m. ABC FallCollege Football on ABCCollege Football ScoreboardSaturday Night Football WinterABC Hockey Saturday PregameABC Hockey SaturdayLocal and/or syndicated programmingABC World News TonightLocal and/or syndicated programming SpringLocal and/or syndicated programmingWNBA CountdownWNBA on ABCLocal and/or syndicated programming SummerESPN on ABC sports programming CBS FallLocal, syndicated and/or CBS Sports programming CBS College Football KickoffCollege Football TodayCollege Football on CBSCBS College Football PostgameLocal and/or syndicated programming WinterCollege Basketball on CBSLocal and/or syndicated programmingCBS Weekend NewsLocal and/or syndicated programming SpringLocal, syndicated and/or CBS Sports programmingPGA Tour on CBS SummerBig3 on CBSLocal and/or syndicated programmingWNBA Tip off show The CW FallCW Football SaturdayNASCAR Countdown LiveNASCAR on The CWCW Sports programming WinterCW Courtside SaturdayNASCAR Countdown LiveNASCAR on The CW SpringLocal, Syndicated and/or CW Sports programming NASCAR Countdown LiveNASCAR on The CWLocal and/or syndicated programmingFox FallFox College Football WinterFox College Hoops SpringLocal, syndicated and/or Fox Sports programmingBaseball Night in America SummerLocal, syndicated and/or Fox Sports programmingFox Saratoga SaturdayLocal and/or syndicated programmingNBC FallLocal and/or syndicated programmingPremier League on NBCNBC Sports programmingCollege CountdownCollege Football on NBC WinterGolf Channel on NBCLocal and/or syndicated programmingNBC Nightly NewsLocal and/or syndicated programming SpringPremier League Goal ZoneNBC Sports programming SummerNBC Sports programming Notes:
To comply with FCC educational programming regulations, stations may defer certain programs featured in their respective network's E/I program blocks to determined weekend late morning or afternoon time periods if a sporting event is not scheduled in the timeslot or in place of paid programming that would otherwise be scheduled.
Airtimes of sporting events may vary depending on the offerings scheduled for that weekend. NBC Nightly News will only air in the Eastern and Central time zones during fall if Notre Dame Football on NBC airs a 3:30 p.m. ET game. All other time zones will either air the program live (if available) or otherwise preempted due to College Football on NBC. CBS Weekend News is preempted in the Eastern and Central time zones when College Football on CBS airs a 3:30 p.m. ET game. All other time zones air the program.
Sunday NetworkNoon12:30 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.2:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m. ABC FallLocal, syndicated and/or ESPN on ABC sports programmingWNBA on ABCLocal and/or syndicated programmingABC World News Tonight WinterLocal and/or syndicated programmingNBA pregame showNBA Sunday ShowcaseLocal and/or syndicated programming SpringESPN on ABC sports programmingLocal and/or syndicated programming SummerLocal, syndicated and/or ESPN on ABC sports programmingWNBA CountdownWNBA on ABCCBS FallThe NFL TodayNFL on CBS WinterCollege Basketball on CBSLocal and/or syndicated programmingCBS Weekend News SpringLocal, CBS Sports and/or syndicated programmingPGA Tour on CBS SummerBig3 on CBSFox FallFox NFL SundayFox NFL WinterLocal, syndicated and/or Fox Sports programming Fox Sports programming SpringLocal, syndicated and/or Fox Sports programmingUFL on Fox SummerLocal, syndicated and/or Fox Sports programmingNBC FallLocal and/or syndicated programmingNASCAR AmericaNASCAR on NBC Local and/or syndicated programmingNBC Nightly News WinterNBC Sports programmingGolf Channel on NBC SpringNBC Sports programming
Notes: To comply with FCC educational programming regulations, stations may defer certain programs featured in their respective network's E/I program blocks to determined weekend late morning or afternoon time periods if a sporting event is not scheduled in the timeslot or in place of paid programming that would otherwise be scheduled. Airtimes of sporting events may vary depending on the offerings scheduled for that weekend. When CBS and/or Fox offer an early single NFL game, a post-game show airs after the game from 4:30–5:00 p.m. ET (the length of which may vary depending on the timing of the early game's conclusion) with local, syndicated or non-NFL sports programming airing after from 5:00–7:00 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, when CBS and/or Fox offer a late single NFL game, local, syndicated or non-NFL sports programming airs from 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. PT. CBS and Fox stations in the Pacific Time Zone receiving an NFL single game, must air a late single game, if possible. ABC, CBS and/or NBC stations may air their corresponding network's early evening newscast at 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. ET and PT/5:00 or 5:30 p.m. CT/MT, depending on the station's choice of feed. NBC Nightly News airs live in all time zones year-round to avoid pre-emption due to the live airings of NBC Sunday Night Football, NBC Sunday Night Basketball and NBC Sunday Night Baseball, respectively. CBS Weekend News is preempted on the Eastern and Central time zones when NFL on CBS airs late NFL games. All other time zones air the program.
By network ABC Returning series: ABC News ABC World News Tonight GMA3: What You Need To Know ESPN on ABC College Football on ABC College Football Scoreboard Saturday Night Football WNBA on ABC ABC Hockey Saturday NBA Countdown NBA Sunday Showcase NBA TipOff General Hospital
CBS
Returning series: Beyond the Gates The Bold and the Beautiful CBS Evening News CBS Sports College Football on CBS College Football Today NFL on CBS The NFL Today PGA Tour on CBS College Basketball on CBS The Young and the Restless
Not Returning from 2024–25: The Price Is Right (reruns) The Talk
The CW Returning series:
CW Sports ACC on The CW CW Football Saturday Pac-12 College Football on The CW NASCAR Countdown Live NASCAR on The CW CW Courtside Saturday Grand Slam Track
Fox Returning series: Fox Sports Fox College Football Fox NFL Fox NFL Sunday Fox College Hoops Baseball Night in America UFL on Fox
NBC Returning series: NBC News NBC News Daily NBC Nightly News NBC Sports College Football on NBC College Countdown NASCAR America NASCAR on NBC Premier League on NBC
Renewals and cancellations Series renewals CBS Beyond the Gates—Renewed through the 2027–28 season on April 15, 2026. The Bold and the Beautiful—Renewed through the 2027–28 season on April 8, 2025. The Young and the Restless—Renewed through the 2027–28 season on February 27, 2024.
See also 2025–26 United States network television schedule (prime-time) 2025–26 United States network television schedule (morning) 2025–26 United States network television schedule (late night) 2025–26 United States network television schedule (overnight)
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