A new digital platform gives members more ways to enjoy and support WQED.
PITTSBURGH (November 27, 2025) — WQED today announced the launch of WQED+, a new streaming experience that brings together the best of PBS and Pittsburgh in one easy-to-use platform.
When WQED lost federal funding earlier this year, the station made a promise: to turn that challenge into an opportunity and deliver a better viewing experience for the community. Just four months later, that promise is fulfilled with the debut of WQED+, a modern, smarter, and locally centered streaming app.
WQED+ provides a faster, more personalized way to watch trusted PBS programs and exclusive Pittsburgh stories — all in higher definition than broadcast television.
What makes WQED+ a better streaming experience:
- Unlimited on-demand access to thousands of PBS favorites and local stories.
- Complete series and special collections like The Rick Sebak Collection and Ken Burns’ The American Revolution.
- Early access to new episodes and exclusive content.
- Smarter discovery with curated collections and personalized recommendations.
- Five live HD channels: WQED TV, PBS KIDS, Create, World, and The 412.
- Simple sign-in: Qualifying memberships unlock it all — no activation codes or extra steps.
“WQED+ is built for today’s streaming members — easier, smarter, and made for Pittsburgh,” said Jason Jedlinski, President & CEO of WQED Multimedia. “We’re saying thank you to our members by delivering a premium digital experience that finally matches the quality of our storytelling — turning membership into something people truly want to use and support.”
Appropriately, WQED selected Thanksgiving Day for the public launch. “We think families will love discovering it over the holidays — including plenty of seasonal programming and special collections,” Jedlinski added.
How to watch:
WQED+ will be available at launch in app stores for Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, iOS, and Android — with LG and Samsung coming soon. Viewers can simply sign in using their existing PBS Passport account or create a new account to start streaming.
For more information, visit wqed.org/plus.
About WQED
Founded more than 70 years ago as America’s first community-owned television station, WQED was a forerunner to PBS and the television home of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Known as southwestern Pennsylvania’s Voice of the Arts, WQED provides a vital platform that amplifies our region’s vibrant and diverse cultural assets. Every day, WQED showcases the stories and voices that make our communities unique, strengthening our connections to each other, and deepening our pride in the place we call home.