How to Watch CNBC Without Cable in 2025

Updated on August 25, 2025 • Staff
With the markets this volatile amidst tariff chaos, having access to CNBC is a must. CNBC even contributed to some of this volatility recently, when it relayed an unverified tweet that caused a $2.4 trillion swing in the markets. For better or for worse, we're basically leaving it on all day.

You can watch CNBC on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, or CNBC+.

The cheapest option to watch CNBC is CNBC+ for $14.99/month.

This new streaming option debuted earlier this year and only recently added apps for Apple TV and Roku.
$84.99/month | CNBC + 86 channels | 7 days free trial

CNBC on Fubo
Fubo may be a sports-centered streaming service, but it has its fair share of news. Along with CNBC, it has Fox Business News, ABC News Live, and local channels. Unfortunately, because of a carriage dispute, you won't find CNN and other Turner channels like TNT and TBS here, but RSNs and specialty sports channels (mostly) save it. Pros
  • Carries Fox Business News and ABC News Live
Cons
  • No Bloomberg and CNN
  • No Turner channels like TBS and TNT
Go to Fubo
$49.99/month | CNBC + 136 channels | 5 days free trial

CNBC on DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is the most expensive streaming service in this list, but that price tag comes with plenty of features, including unlimited DVR, great picture quality, and regional sports networks (RSNs). For the price, it could have a smoother interface, but we digress. If you’re looking for an all-around, comprehensive cable alternative, DirecTV Stream is the way to go. But if you’re on a budget, there are plenty of other affordable options. Pros
  • Comes with a free trial and plenty of features
  • Comes with Fox Business, CNN, Bloomberg, and Cheddar
Cons
  • Interface can get clunky and complicated
Go to DirecTV Stream
$82.99/month | CNBC + 105 channels | 3 days free trial

CNBC on Hulu with Live TV
If you want a little bit of everything, then Hulu with Live TV is a worthy contender. It has live sports (though not a lot of RSNs), hefty entertainment catalogs from Disney+ and Hulu, and local channels. It also has Fox Business and Bloomberg if you want to check CNBC alternatives. Oh, and Hulu carries all seasons of Shark Tank on-demand, in case you were wondering. Pros
  • Comes with Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+
Go to Hulu with Live TV
$52/month | CNBC + 15 channels

CNBC on Sling TV + News Extra Bundle
At just $6/month, Sling's News Extra is an affordable way to boost your news lineup. But it comes with a caveat: CNBC, MSNBC, and Fox Business are only available with a Sling Blue plan, while HLN is only available with a Sling Orange plan. Either way, you get a variety of channels since the add-on also carries weather channels and international channels like France24 and BBC World News, among others. Pros
  • Carries international news channels
Cons
  • CNBC is only available with Sling Blue
  • Channel availability varies depending on your Sling plan
Go to Sling TV + News Extra Bundle
$82.99/month | CNBC + 143 channels | 7 days free trial

CNBC on YouTube TV
There was a time YouTubeTV’s price was half of what it currently costs, but with that price increase came a lot of features and channels, including cable news and local channels. Paired with unlimited DVR and a near-seamless interface, it’s no wonder YouTube TV is a favorite among cord-cutters. It doesn’t have as many on-demand titles as other services, though, especially when compared to Hulu with Live TV. Pros
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Has all the cable news channels
Go to YouTube TV
$14.99/month | CNBC + 1 channels

CNBC on CNBC+
CNBC+ is a business-centered streaming service that serves as an extension of the Comcast cable channel. Despite the "plus" on its name, it doesn't offer exclusive programs or new content. Instead, it gives users access to additional live feeds from its news stations in Asia and Europe, making it more global than ever. You can also download it on almost all devices, so you can stream programs like Mad Money and Sqwak Box on the go. A subscription is currently priced at a hefty $14.99/month, while a premium tier that claims to offer advanced market insight and investment tips is priced at $34.99/month.
Go to CNBC+

Watching CNBC on streaming devices

This table shows which streaming platforms carry CNBC and the devices they are available on, such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV.

Platform Amazon Fire TVAndroidAndroid TVApple TVChromecastiOSRokuSamsung TVXbox
Fubo
DirecTV Stream
Hulu with Live TV
Sling TV + News Extra Bundle
YouTube TV
CNBC+

Streaming CNBC for free with a trial

This table lists platforms that offer a free trial so you can test them out before you commit.

Streaming Platform Free Trial Duration
CNBC+ -
DirecTV Stream 5 days
Fubo 7 days
Hulu with Live TV 3 days
Sling TV + News Extra Bundle -
YouTube TV 7 days

Watching CNBC with Skinny Bundles

Skinny bundles offer a more affordable way to stream live TV. Here are the ones that come with CNBC.

Platform CNBC
DirecTV MyEntertainment Yes
DirecTV MyNews Yes
DirecTV MySports Yes
Fox One -
Frndly TV -
Philo -
Sling Select -

Watching CNBC on traditional bundles

Here are the traditional bundles that include CNBC.

Platform CNBC
Disney+, Hulu, and Max Bundle -
Sling Orange + Blue (Bundle) -
Xfinity StreamSaver Bundle (Apple TV+, Netflix, Peacock) -

OTA Antenna for CNBC

It is not possible to watch CNBC for free using an Over-the-Air antenna.

2025 on CNBC

CNBC launched its own streaming service this year called CNBC+, making business news and market data more accessible than ever before. Only time will tell if it will catch on or meet the same fate as the short-lived CNN+, but for now it seems like the channel is as busy as ever with flagship shows Mad Money, Closing Bell, and Squawk Box.

Which bundles are available with CNBC?

Here are the bundle packages that include CNBC

  • Hulu + Live TV (with Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle): This bundle offers a more comprehensive package for the whole family, as it also includes Hulu's on-demand library.
  • Sling TV Orange + Blue (+News extra) bundle):CNBC is available as part of Sling Blue's News Extra. That said, you can bundle it with Sling Orange, which also includes ESPN and other Disney-owned channels for a decent discount.
  • DIRECTV Stream (MyNews Genre Pack): DIRECTV Stream offers specialized "Genre Packs," and the MyNews bundle specifically includes CNBC among its curated selection of news channels. This is for viewers who are primarily interested in news and want a more focused streaming bundle.
  • NOW StreamSaver (from Xfinity): This bundle, offered by Xfinity, includes NOW TV (which has live channels), Peacock, Netflix Standard with ads, and Apple TV+. While CNBC is noton NOW TV itself, Peacock is the streaming home for next-day CNBC content and clips, and NOW TV offers a collection of live channels.