WEST (TV network)
American Western television network
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WEST (a backronym for Western Entertainment Series Television) is an American digital multicast television network owned by Weigel Broadcasting. The network airs a variety of classic western television series.
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| Type | Broadcast television network (classic westerns) |
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| Country | United States |
| Broadcast area | 51.21% OTA coverage[1] and streaming |
| Affiliates | see § Affiliates |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Picture format |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | Weigel Broadcasting |
| Parent | Western Entertainment Series TV Limited Partnership[2] |
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| History | |
| Launched | September 29, 2025 |
| Links | |
| Website | westtelevision |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Service(s): | Frndly TV, Philo |
History
On June 17, 2025, Weigel announced they would launch a new network dedicated solely to classic Western television series.[3] Originally announced with a non-specific launch date within the fall of 2025,[4] the launch date of September 29 was confirmed in the middle of that month.[5]
The network was originally announced with Weigel stations as their preliminary base group for launch, with other affiliates solidified and announced in the week before September 29.[1][6]
Programming
Affiliates
At launch, WEST was available in 46 television markets across the country, including most major markets. The network was also available at launch through Dish (with internet service), along with TDS Telecom's IPTV service and Frndly TV, with some cable distribution in markets where Weigel stations are available or the group has national distribution and channel slots for their networks.[6][11]