How to Watch NBC Without Cable (2026)
Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV carry local NBC in most markets; Sling Blue does in a few metros. Peacock's live feed is unconfirmed.
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NBC at a glance: which plan you need
Every row is "select markets" because NBC reaches you through a local affiliate. Peacock is discussed below, not listed, because its live local feed was not confirmed. Paramount+, Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ do not carry NBC.
| Service | Plan needed | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fubo | Pro, select markets | $55.99/mo (starting; Pro costs more) | NBC returned June 10, 2026 after the NBCUniversal blackout from November 2025. Regional sports fee may apply. |
| DIRECTV STREAM | ENTERTAINMENT and up, select markets | $74.99/mo | Locals in all packages including MySports. USA Network and Golf Channel from ENTERTAINMENT. |
| YouTube TV | Base Plan, select markets | $82.99/mo | Most markets. Also USA Network, Golf Channel, NBCSN, and NBC Sports RSNs where available. |
| Hulu + Live TV | Base bundle, select markets | $99.99/mo | Most markets, with next-day NBC episodes on demand. |
| Sling TV | Sling Blue, select markets | $45.99/mo | Limited metros only. Not in Orange. Local surcharge in some Blue markets. |
Carriage verified Oct 12, 2026 against docs/research/channel-sports-availability.md. Re-check by 2027-01-10. Confirm your ZIP code on the provider's site; "select markets" means not every affiliate is carried.
Streaming services that carry NBC, ranked
The four services covering most markets by starting price, with Sling's limited-metro coverage last.
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Built for fans who need their regional sports network
- Most regional sports networks of any streamer
- Up to 10 streams, unlimited DVR, 4K events
- Free trial usually offered
No TNT or TBS; regional sports fee extra
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- 4K
- Free Trial
From$55.99/moSports tier; Pro $88.99 plus regional sports fee
Best for regional sports networks and soccer
Editorial scoreGood6.7/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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Nearly every channel, at a cable-like price
- Deepest channel lineup, up to 185+
- Regional sports plus ESPN and TNT
- 5-day free trial, unlimited at-home streams
Highest price; regional sports fee up to $19.99
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- Free Trial
- No Contract
From$74.99/moMySports genre pack; ENTERTAINMENT $89.99
Best cable-like channel lineup
Editorial scoreGood6.7/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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The best all-around cable replacement
- 100+ channels incl. ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN
- Unlimited cloud DVR, 3 streams
- Intro offer: $59.99/mo for 2 months
$82.99/mo after the intro period
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- Free Trial
- No Contract
From$82.99/moBase Plan; promo $59.99 for 2 months for new members
Best live TV overall
Editorial scoreExcellent8.0/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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Live TV plus three on-demand libraries in one plan
- 95+ live channels with locals, ESPN, TNT
- Includes Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select
- Unlimited cloud DVR
2 streams unless you add $9.99/mo
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- On-Demand
- No Contract
From$99.99/moWith ads, rate effective Oct 21, 2026; $109.99 Premium
Best bundle: live TV plus Disney+ and ESPN
Editorial scoreVery good7.4/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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Live TV for less, if you can skip CBS
- Lowest-priced major live TV service
- Orange: ESPN, TNT; Blue: FS1, NFL Network
- No contract; cheap add-on packs
No CBS; 1 stream on Orange; 50-hour DVR
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- No Contract
From$45.99/moOrange or Blue; $60.99 for both
Best budget live TV
Editorial scoreVery good7.1/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
Key facts
- NBC is never an add-on; it comes with the base plan.
- Fubo's NBC blackout ended June 10, 2026.
- Sling Orange has no locals; Blue has NBC in limited metros.
- Peacock streams NBC sports and next-day shows; live local feed unverified.
- USA, Golf Channel, and NBCSN spun off to Versant; check separately.
- NBC Sports regional networks are home-market only.
What NBC is, and the NBCUniversal family around it
- NBC is Comcast's NBCUniversal broadcast network; your "NBC" is a local affiliate (WNBC, KNBC, WMAQ, and so on), licensed owner by owner, so a ZIP code check is mandatory.
- 2026 national schedule: Sunday Night Football, NBA games under the new deal, Sunday Night Baseball (moved from ESPN), Premier League broadcast matches, the Olympics, and primetime.
- USA Network, Golf Channel, and the relaunched NBCSN were spun off into Versant in 2025, so they no longer travel with NBC automatically.
- Our research confirms USA and Golf Channel on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DIRECTV STREAM; USA on Sling Blue; NBCSN on YouTube TV and Fubo. Fubo's USA and Golf Channel status after its June 2026 deal was unconfirmed.
Subscription options: live TV bundle or Peacock
- A live TV service delivers your local NBC live with local news, full primetime, and a DVR; the path for most people.
- Peacock Premium streams NBC's sports simulcasts and exclusives (Sunday Night Football, NBA on NBC, Premier League, Sunday Night Baseball) and next-day NBC and Bravo shows.
- Peacock Premium Plus advertises a live local NBC feed per our provider data, but our carriage research marks it unverified, so we treat Peacock as a way to watch NBC programming rather than a confirmed channel carrier.
- For local news or non-sports live broadcasts, confirm the live feed on Peacock's plans page or pick a live TV service. See the Peacock review.
Pricing and package requirements
- Sling Blue, $45.99/mo: cheapest where available, with a possible local-channel surcharge.
- Fubo from $55.99/mo for a sports-focused tier; locals including NBC are on Pro, which costs more.
- DIRECTV STREAM: locals from the $74.99/mo MySports pack upward.
- YouTube TV Base, $82.99/mo; Hulu + Live TV, $99.99/mo; both with locals.
- Peacock Premium starts above the $8.99/mo Select tier, which has no sports and no live NBC.
Device compatibility
- All five live TV services and Peacock run on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Samsung and LG TVs, phones, and browsers.
- YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Peacock also support Xbox and PlayStation; Sling and Fubo lack PlayStation apps; DIRECTV STREAM has no console apps.
- Local NBC follows your account's home address. See the device compatibility guide.
Blackouts and geographic limitations
- Fubo lost every NBCUniversal channel, including local NBC and the NBC Sports RSNs, from November 2025 until a new deal on June 10, 2026. NBC and the RSNs are restored; the Versant channels (USA, Golf) are unconfirmed.
- Sunday Night Football and NBA on NBC are national; NBC Sports regional networks are home-market only, carried by YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV STREAM in those markets.
- Peacock exclusives (Monday NBA games, the designated NFL exclusive, Premier League matches) are not on NBC, so a live TV service alone does not cover them.
Pros and cons by provider for NBC viewers
- Fubo (Pro): NBC and NBC Sports RSNs are back, NBCSN in base and Sports plans; unlimited DVR, up to ten home streams, select 4K. Pro costs more than the starting price, regional sports fee, USA and Golf Channel unconfirmed.
- DIRECTV STREAM (ENTERTAINMENT or MySports): locals plus USA and Golf Channel; unlimited DVR and home streams; five-day trial. Highest package prices; regional sports fee on CHOICE and above.
- YouTube TV (Base Plan): most complete NBCU lineup in our research (NBC, USA, Golf, NBCSN, RSNs where available); unlimited DVR, three streams. High recurring price after intro.
- Hulu + Live TV: live NBC plus next-day episodes; Disney+ and ESPN Select bundled. Two streams, highest base price; NBCSN status unknown.
- Sling TV (Blue): cheapest live NBC in covered metros, with USA Network; three streams. Most markets get no NBC; Orange has no locals.
NBC streaming FAQ
Is NBC back on Fubo?
Yes. Fubo and NBCUniversal reached a new deal on June 10, 2026, restoring NBC stations, Telemundo, and NBC Sports regional networks after a blackout that began in November 2025.
Can I watch live NBC on Peacock?
Peacock Premium streams NBC sports simulcasts, exclusives, and next-day shows. A live local NBC feed is advertised for Premium Plus but marked unverified in our carriage research, so confirm on Peacock's plans page first.
Which service has the most NBC-family channels?
YouTube TV in our research: NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, NBCSN, and NBC Sports RSNs where available. DIRECTV STREAM and Hulu + Live TV carry NBC, USA, and Golf; Fubo's USA and Golf status was unconfirmed.
Does Sling TV carry NBC?
Only on Blue and only in select metros; Orange has no local channels. If your ZIP code is not covered, Sling will not give you NBC.
Will I get Sunday Night Football with a live NBC feed?
Yes; it airs on NBC nationally and simulcasts on Peacock. Peacock's exclusive NFL game and Monday NBA games are streaming-only and not on the NBC channel.
What is the cheapest way to watch NBC without cable?
Sling Blue at $45.99/mo in covered metros, otherwise Fubo from $55.99/mo (Pro required for locals), as of Oct 12, 2026. An over-the-air antenna is a no-subscription alternative in many areas.
Methodology and sources
Carriage statements come from docs/research/channel-sports-availability.md and carriage.json, verified Oct 12, 2026, re-check by 2027-01-10. Prices come from our provider database with their own verification dates. No hands-on testing is claimed. Sources consulted for NBC: Cord Cutters News, YouTube TV 2026 guide; Cloudwards, Hulu + Live TV channels; TV Guide, Sling channel list; Sports Media Watch, NBCUniversal and Fubo deal; The Desk, Fubo NBC-inclusive plans; Compare Internet Hub, DIRECTV STREAM 2026; A Good Movie to Watch, NFL streaming and Peacock; The Desk, NBCSN relaunch; NBC Sports, Premier League extension. Read how we rank and the editorial policy.
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