When it comes to watching network channels like NBC without cable, I typically recommend using a digital antenna. However, not everyone can use an antenna. Furthermore, some folks would rather not want to deal with the hassle of getting an antenna up and running. Perhaps, you have an antenna but can’t get NBC.
No worries. You can easily watch live NBC online through various streaming services in quite a few markets. I’ve outlined all the services that stream NBC online below. I’ve also highlighted where NBC is available On-Demand in care you do not have a live NBC streaming option in your local market.
NBC Live Stream
The following streaming services offer live NBC online. I’ve broken down the availability of NBC live streams by giving the locations each streaming service provides live NBC.
DirecTV Now
DirecTV Now streams a massive number of local NBC affiliates online along with another broadcast networks. While it costs $35 per month, they offer one of the based ways to stream local network channels online. Check out our review of DirecTV Now for a full list of all the local networks streamed online.
DirecTV Now streams NBC online in the following markets: Albuquerque NM, Albany NY, Atlanta GA, Baltimore MD, Boston MA, Charlotte NC, Charleston-Huntington WV, Chicago IL, Cincinnati OH, Cleveland OH, Dallas TX, Daytona Beach FL, Denver CO, Detroit MI, Ft. Lauderdale FL, Ft. Pierce FL, Ft. Myers-Naples FL, Ft. Worth TX, Green Bay WI, Hagerstown MD, Hartford CT, Kansas City MO, Los Angeles CA, Melbourne FL, Miami FL, Milwaukee WI, Minneapolis MN, Modesto CA, New Haven CT, New York NY, Oakland CA, Orlando FL, Philadelphia PA, Pittsburg KS, Portland OR, Sacramento CA, Salt Lake City UT, San Diego CA, San Francisco CA, San Jose CA, Santa Fe NM, Schenectady NY, Seattle WA, St. Louis MO, St. Paul MN, Stockton CA, Tacoma WA, Troy NY, Tulsa OK, Washington D.C, and West Palm Beach FL.
Sling TV
You can watch local live streams of NBC online through the Sling TV blue package. They offer a way to watch network TV online in certain markets. For a complete overview of what Sling TV has to offer, take a look at my Sling TV review. It’s only $25 per month and you can try it free for 7 days.
Live NBC is available on Sling in the following cities: Chicago (WMAQ), New York (WNBC), San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose (KNTV), Los Angeles (KNBC), Philadelphia (WCAU), Dallas/Fort Worth (KXAS), Washington DC (WRC), Miami/Fort Lauderdale (WTVJ), San Diego (KNSD), Hartford/New Haven (WVIT)
If your city isn’t listed, it’s still possible to stream NBC online. Check here to see if NBC on-demand is available in your zip code.
FuboTV
Offers NBC live streams in Boston MA, Chicago IL, Dallas-Forth Worth TX, Los Angeles CA, Miami FL, New York NY, Philadelphia PA, San Fran.-Oakland-S. Jose CA, Washington D.C. (Hagerstown, MD), San Diego CA, and Hartford-New Haven CT.
PlayStation Vue
Offers Live NBC streaming Cincinnati, Baltimore, Boston (Manchester), Chicago, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Detroit, Hartford-New Haven, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, New Orleans, New York, Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto, San Diego, and San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose. It also costs more at $30 per month. It also offers on-demand where NBC streaming isn’t live.
Hulu
Offers an online NBC live stream in New Orleans LA, Seattle-Tacoma WA, Los Angeles CA, San Diego CA, San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose CA, Phoenix (Prescott) AZ, Houston TX, St. Louis MO, Salt Lake City UT, Denver CO, Dallas-Ft. Worth TX, Baltimore MD, Knoxville TN, Boston (Manchester) MA, Philadelphia PA, Charlotte NC, Portland OR, Buffalo NY, Bangor ME, Chicago IL, New York NY, Washington DC, Jacksonville FL, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale FL, Hartford & New Haven CT.
Hulu Live TV costs $39.99 per month. It also offers on-demand where NBC streaming isn’t live.
YouTube TV
Offers online NBC live streaming in nearly all the markets they serve. Use this tool to see the exact channels in your area. YouTube TV is available in the following cities: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Greenville, Greensboro, Harrisburg, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Milwaukee, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Nashville, New York City, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, St Louis, Tampa, Washington DC, and West Palm Beach.
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