How To Watch Nickelodeon Online Without Cable

You don’t need cable to watch Nickelodeon Any of the following streaming services with let you stream Nickelodeon just as if you had cable: Philo, Hulu Live TV, FuboTV, Vidgo, DIRECTV STREAM, and YouTube TV. Interestingly, while Sling TV carries Nick Jr. and NickToons, it does not offer access to Nickelodeon.

Read on to see which one is right for you.

Want A Quick Answer: Philo is the cheapest way to stream Nickelodeon but lacks local channels, sports, and cable news. DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV are closer to what one would expect from a cable TV package but are more than double the price of Philo. FuboTV and Vidgo also have Nickelodeon in their channel lineups at a price point and channel selection in between streaming services like Philo and services like DIRECTV STREAM.

Where to Watch Nickelodeon

As with most cable content today, there are alternate ways to enjoy the channels and shows you want without forking over mountains of cash to a cable TV provider. Here are a few of the cable subscription-free ways you can stream Nickelodeon online.

Watch Nickelodeon on Philo

The most affordable way to watch Nickelodeon without cable is by subscribing to the streaming service Philo. For just $25 a month, you get over 60 channels, including Nickelodeon, as well as the ability to record as many shows as you like and watch them for 30 days. Philo offers a seven-day free trial. Cancel within the trial period, and you will not be charged. If you continue your subscription, you can cancel at any time as there is no long-term contract.

You can also use your Philo credentials to sign on to Nickelodeon app and watch Nickelodeon shows on-demand. For information, check out our review, which includes a list of all channels available on Philo. Philo supports the Apple iPhone and iPad (running iOS 9 or newer), Android phones and tablets (running 5.0 or newer), Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast. See our review of Philo for details.

Watch Nickelodeon on Hulu

Personally, I use Hulu to watch live Nickelodeon online. Previously Hulu was known for its vast on-demand streaming library. However, they also offer Hulu Live TV service, which includes live Nickelodeon Streaming and most top channels typically found on cable. Hulu Live TV starts at $69.99 and includes the following features:

• Over 60 live Channels including Nickelodeon
• Unlimited cloud DVR storage. (Recordings save for 9 months)
• Watch on 2 screens at once. (Upgrades available)
• It comes with 6 customizable profiles
• Includes entire Hulu On-Demand streaming library

With Hulu Live TV, you can watch Nickelodeon on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, and more. See our review of Hulu for more information.

Watch Nickelodeon on Vidgo

Vidgo is a newer streaming service that offers fairly competitive pricing over other live streaming services. Vidgo includes Nickelodeon in its base Plus package, along with over 60 other channels. New customers can sign up for the Plus Plan for $59.95 per month. (They offer discounted promo pricing when signing up.) Vidgo doesn’t force you into a contract so you can cancel any time.

Vidgo is supported on available on Android, iOS, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV. You can also stream the service on up to three devices at the same time. We have the full details in our guide to Vidgo’s live streaming service.

Nickelodeon on FuboTV

FuboTV is an excellent place to go for sports, but it offers many other more general channels as well. FuboTV provides Nickelodeon, along with 70+ other channels on its basic package for $74.99.

Fubo TV includes:

• over 100 channels including Nickelodeon are available in fuboTV’s channel lineup
• You can watch on three screens at the same time 
• 250 hours of cloud DVR storage
• The FuboTV app is available on major platforms, including Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV. 

You can sign up for a 1-week free trial or check out our review of FuboTV for more details.

Nickelodeon on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is another way you can watch Nickelodeon Channel packages with Nickelodeon start at $74.99 per month. A subscription to DIRECTV STREAM includes the following:

• watch 20 streams simultaneously per subscription 
• a cloud-based DVR
• channels like Nickelodeon and more
• supported on Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon FireTV, and more

You can check out this streaming service through this online offer or read about it in our DIRECTV STREAM review.

Nickelodeon on YouTube TV

YouTube TV also offers live Nickelodeon, as well as limitless storage space for recording your shows. Your library of recorded shows can be streamed anywhere. In addition to Nickelodeon, and numerous other channels, YouTube TV includes a Personal Cloud DVR and YouTube Red original series. All this costs subscribers just $64.99 per month a month for six accounts.

• access to Nickelodeon, Local Network Channels, and over 70 other channels
• unlimited cloud DVR storage
• stream on three devices at once
• YouTube TV supports Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and more. The YouTube TV app has also returned to Roku devices after settling a dispute between the two companies. 
• Includes YouTube TV on-demand

Check our review of YouTube TV for all the information on this service. YouTube TV offers a 1-week free trial.

Watch Nickelodeon for Free

Several of the streaming services that carry Nickelodeon offer a free trial. You can take advantage of those and watch free Nickelodeon for almost a month or longer if you use different email addresses. Let’s look at the free trials available.

• Philo – offers a 7-day free trial
• YouTube TV –  offers a 1-week free trial

As long as you cancel before the free trial expires, you won’t be charged. You can cycle the free trials to get nearly a month of Nickelodeon free. If you get creative with email addresses and payment methods, you could watch free Nickelodeon even longer. Doing this would also let you test out the various live TV streaming services to see which one you like the best.

Watch Nickelodeon on Roku

To watch Nickelodeon on Roku, follow these instructions.

1. Subscribe to a streaming service that carries Nickelodeon (Philo, FuboTV, Vidgo, DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV, etc.)
2. On your Roku Menu, navigate to “Search” and press “OK” on your remote
3. Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
4. Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
5. Select “Add Channel” press “OK” on your remote. If the channel is already installed, “Go To Channel” will be an option.
6. The App is now installed on your Roku. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. Nickelodeon will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide.

Watch Nickelodeon on Fire TV

To watch Nickelodeon on Fire TV, follow these instructions.

1. Subscribe to a streaming service that carries Nickelodeon (Philo, FuboTV, Vidgo, DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV, etc.)
2. On your Fire TV Home screen, click on the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
3. Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
4. Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
5. Select “Download,” and the channel will install
6. The App is now installed on your Fire TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. Nickelodeon will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide.

Watch Nickelodeon on Apple TV

To watch Nickelodeon on Apple TV, follow these instructions.

1. Subscribe to a streaming service that carries Nickelodeon (Philo, FuboTV, Vidgo, DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV, etc.)
2. Scroll right to the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen
3. Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
4. Select the streaming service click the cloud icon, and the channel will install
5. The App is now installed on your Apple TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. Nickelodeon will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide.

Nickelodeon Streaming App

The Nickelodeon Streaming app is available on your Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, and iOS and Android devices. You can use it to stream Nickelodeon shows on demand. However, you need a TV provider to log in. Luckily, your login credentials from Philo, Vidgo, fuboTV, and YouTube TV will work to stream Nickelodeon using the app.

Using The Nick App on Roku and Other Devices

Once you subscribe to one of the services above, you can watch by downloading the “Nick” app to your supported device. When asked for a TV provider, use your login credentials from one of the streaming services above. Below are the steps to unlock Nickelodeon on Roku. Other streaming devices and channels have a very similar process.

1. Go to the channel store on your device.
2. Search for “Nickelodeon.” You will see the “Nick app. Add it to your device 
3. Open the app. Nick will provide an activation code and a URL.
4. Using a web browser, go to the URL and enter the activation code.
5. You will then be asked for the credentials of the TV provider you use for Nickelodeon I use for Philo. 
6. Your TV screen will refresh, and you can stream available Nickelodeon shows on your Roku or another streaming device.

Additionally, you can use the app to watch Nickelodeon shows if you have the login credentials to a paid cable or satellite TV subscription.

For information on watching other TV channels online check out: How To Stream Specific TV Channels

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