How to Watch NBC Online Without Cable: Free NBC Livestreams, Services

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At some point, every cord-cutter is likely to have second thoughts. Usually, it’s because they realize they’re missing one of a handful of channels. NBC is one of them. The network is still home to some of TV’s most buzzy content, from Saturday Night Live and Law & Order to New Year’s Eve celebrations and Sunday Night Football. This year, NBC also took a huge chunk of NBA games from TNT, making it a must-have for basketball fans.

At a Glance: How to Watch NBC Online Without Cable

If you’re missing NBC, here’s the good news: You can still access livestreams of the broadcast giant on several popular streaming services. Read on for the best ways to watch NBC without cable.

How to Watch NBC Online Without Cable

If you’ve said farewell to your cable TV, here’s where you can stream NBC online:

One of our top recommendations for watching local channels like NBC without cable is DirecTV. Packages with NBC included start at $39.99 a month, but you get a five-day free trial to start.

Whether you’re trying to watch live sports or an NBC show without cable, you can still get the channel with a streaming service like Fubo. Subscriptions with NBC access start at $84.99 a month, but the streamer is currently offering a five-day free trial and up to $30 off your first month.

Cord-cutters can also watch NBC live with a subscription to Sling. The streamer’s Blue plan starts at $45.99 a month and includes access to the channel for those who don’t have cable. The package comes with 46 channels. Plus, Sling is running a deal right now that gets you 50% off your first month.

Hulu + Live TV comes with everything on Hulu, plus Disney+ and ESPN. But what really sets it apart is that it makes it possible to tune into live TV, from sports to shows, even if you don’t have cable. Viewers can watch local channels like NBC with every plan, which start at $82.99 a month. New subscribers can even get a three-day free trial before paying for the monthly subscription fee.

Some NBC shows and live events also stream on Peacock, the network’s streaming service. Peacock gives viewers access to stream episodes of shows like The Office, Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, 30 Rock, Young Rock, America’s Got Talent, and Chicago Fire. Subscriptions start at $7.99 a month.

Stream NBC for Free Without Cable

Cord-cutters can livestream NBC for free with free trials to DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV before committing to a subscription.