Kapamilya Channel was launched in June 2020 as a replacement for the ABS-CBN's main terrestrial network which ceased its free-to-air broadcasts in May 2020, after its legislative franchise renewal was denied.

[2] This enabled ABS-CBN Corporation to continue producing and distributing content while awaiting the decision on their congressional franchise application.

[8] Although the network itself is available only in the Philippines, most of the local programs are available on ABS-CBN's international subscription service - The Filipino Channel via cable, satellite, online and IPTV.

[5] The Three O'Clock Prayer (Filipino: Panalangin sa Ikatlo ng Hapon) is also shown during afternoon time slots.

[2] On January 24, 2021, selected Kapamilya Channel programs started simulcasting on TV5, as part of ABS-CBN Corporation's agreement with TV5 Network Inc. and Cignal TV.

[26] Live-streaming of shows on both platforms have been available exclusively in the Philippines since August 1, 2020; Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore since June 19, 2023; South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Macau, Vietnam, China and Indonesia since July 17, 2023; and Europe, Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Israel and other locations in Asia since September 25, 2023; and Canada since December 1, 2023.

[27] On August 1, 2021, Kapamilya Online Live became accessible worldwide, streaming classic series on weekdays and Star Cinema movies and specials during weekend midnight programming.

Kapamilya Online Live Global streams in the Middle East, Africa, Guam, Hawaii, Canada, United States, and several locations in South America.

[citation needed][29] On February 22, 2021, Kapamilya Online Live began offering a video on demand service of its shows accessible for fourteen (formerly seven) days after their original streaming date.