How to Watch MSNBC Without Cable in 2025

Updated on September 29, 2025 • Staff

With MSNBC, get the latest original news and coverage as well as commentary from sister news channel NBC.

It is possible to stream MSNBC online without cable with a subscription to: Fubo, Sling TV’s Blue Plan, DirecTV Stream, Hulu with Live TV, Peacock, YouTube TV, or Spectrum TV Choice (only for Spectrum Internet customers).

The cheapest way to watch MSNBC live is DIRECTV's new MyEntertainment pack for $35/month. If you just want next-day MSNBC content, the cheapest way to get that is with Peacock for $10.99/month.

$84.99/month | MSNBC + 86 channels | 7 days free trial

MSNBC on Fubo

Fubo isn't the best option if you're looking for a wide variety of news outlets. Apart from MSNBC, Fox News, and local affiliate stations, it offers little else. But it should be on top of your list if you prioritize sports, especially local sports. The service carries ESPN, NFL Network, and Big Ten Network, as well as popular regional sports networks Fanduel and YES. Pros

Plenty of regional sports networks
Also has CNBC and local channels

Cons

Missing Warner Bros. channels, including CNN, BBC America, TBS, TNT, and TruTV

Go to Fubo

$45.99/month | MSNBC + 46 channels

MSNBC on Sling TV’s Blue Plan

Sling Blue is a live TV plan that comes with nearly 50 of the most popular cable channels in the country. In select markets, it also carries local ABC, NBC, and FOX channels, but users in those areas are charged a monthly $5 broadcast fee. If you want to boost your news lineup, Sling does offer a "News Extra" add-on for $6/month. It carries business channels like CNBC and international news channels like NDTV World. Pros

Has local channels in select markets

Go to Sling TV’s Blue Plan

$49.99/month | MSNBC + 137 channels | 5 days free trial

MSNBC on DirecTV Stream

All signature DirecTV Stream plans come with MSNBC and other news channels like CNN, HLN, and Fox News. They also come equipped with 4k channels, unlimited DVR, and on-the-go viewing. But they are expensive, with the most basic plan priced at $86.99/month. So, if you don't mind losing a couple of channels (particularly local and sports), then your best option is to go for DirecTV Stream's "MyEntertainment" genre pack. At just $35/month, the plan already comes with MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, and 40 more channels. It's also bundled with Disney+, Hulu, and Max at no additional cost, which makes it ideal for film and TV fans. It's also more affordable than Sling, which is the next cheapest way to watch MSNBC live. Pros

Unlimited DVR and simultaneous streams
Has 4k channels

Go to DirecTV Stream

$82.99/month,increase to $89.99/month on October 21st, 2025 | MSNBC + 105 channels | 3 days free trial

MSNBC on Hulu with Live TV

Hulu with Live TV combines Hulu originals with more than a hundred live channels, including MSNBC and other news outlets like CNN, HLN, and Fox News. It's a popular choice for families, since Hulu with Live TV often comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, so there's something to watch for everyone. A potential downside, however, is that Hulu with Live TV only allows for two simultaneous streams. For reference, YouTube TV allows for three, while DirecTV Stream and Fubo offer unlimited simultaneous streams. Pros

Inclusion of Hulu on-demand, Disney+, and ESPN+ ensure a variety of options

Cons

Only allows up to two simultaneous streams

Go to Hulu with Live TV

$10.99/month | MSNBC + 75 channels

MSNBC on Peacock

Peacock doesn't carry an MSNBC livestream. Instead, the NBC-owned streaming service carries on-demand (albeit delayed) episodes of MSNBC programs like Morning Joe, The Beat, All In, and Lock Up. A premium plan also gives you access to your local NBC channel. Pros

Offers live sports on all plans
The premium plan streams your local NBC live

Cons

No live MSNBC feed

Go to Peacock

$82.99/month | MSNBC + 143 channels | 7 days free trial

MSNBC on YouTube TV

YouTube TV's extensive channel lineup, unlimited cloud DVR, and familiar interface are some of the reasons why it remains a popular cable replacement option for cord-cutters. One particularly interesting feature is the service's multiview function, which lets you watch four channels at once. Multiview applies to MSNBC and other news, sports, business, and weather channels. Pros

Multiview available for sports and news channels

Cons

On-demand library is limited compared to the competition

Go to YouTube TV

$80/month | MSNBC + 74 channels | 7 days free trial

MSNBC on Spectrum TV Choice (only for Spectrum Internet customers)

Spectrum TV Choice is a unique cable alternative that lets you pick 15 out of 60 popular channels, including news outlets like MSNBC, CNN, and BBC World News. You can then change your selection every 30 days. It should be noted, however, that Spectrum TV Choice is only available to Spectrum internet users, and you can only subscribe to it via phone call or a branch visit. Local channel availability is also quite limited. Pros

Allows you to choose 15 cable channels and change them every month

Cons

Exclusive to Spectrum internet users
Local channels are not available in all markets

Go to Spectrum TV Choice (only for Spectrum Internet customers)

Watching MSNBC on streaming devices

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

Platform	Amazon Fire TV	Android	Android TV	Apple TV	Chromecast	iOS	Roku	Samsung TV	Xbox
Fubo
Sling TV’s Blue Plan
DirecTV Stream
Hulu with Live TV
Peacock
YouTube TV
Spectrum TV Choice (only for Spectrum Internet customers)

Streaming MSNBC 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
DirecTV Stream	5 days
Fubo	7 days
Hulu with Live TV	3 days
Peacock	-
Sling TV’s Blue Plan	-
Spectrum TV Choice (only for Spectrum Internet customers)	7 days
YouTube TV	7 days

Watching MSNBC with Skinny Bundles

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

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

Watching MSNBC on traditional bundles

Here are the traditional bundles that include MSNBC.

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

OTA Antenna for MSNBC

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

Watching MSNBC abroad or out of state

Here are the VPNs that work with the streaming services above and for the most cities.

Streaming Platform	ExpressVPN 55 US cities¹	NordVPN 22 US cities²	ProtonVPN 19 US cities³
DirecTV Stream
Fubo
Hulu with Live TV
Peacock
Sling TV’s Blue Plan
Spectrum TV Choice (only for Spectrum Internet customers)
YouTube TV

2025 on MSNBC

A change in national leadership also meant a change in MSNBC dynamics. Ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration early this year, it was announced that MSNBC president Rashida Jones would step down, and that MSNBC will be absorbed into a new NBCUniversal company called “SpinCo.” Not much else is clear about the future of MSNBC under SpinCo., aside from the fact that it remains generally staunch in its criticism of the current administration, especially with anchor Rachel Maddow returning to helm the nightly news.

How to get MSNBC without Fox News?

As it stands, the only way to get MSNBC content without subsidizing Fox News is Peacock. Every other cord-cutting service that carries MSNBC live, also has Fox News.

What is the cheapest way to get MSNBC without cable?

If on-demand access to MSNBC shows is enough, then the cheapest way is Peacock for $7.99. Otherwise, if you want the linear live stream, the cheapest service is DIRECTV Stream's "MyEntertainment" genre pack for $34.99, and then is Sling TV for $45.99.

How to watch MSNBC and CNBC without cable?

You can watch MSNBC and CNBC on:

Fubo

DirecTV Stream

Hulu with Live TV

How to watch MSNBC and CNN without cable?

You can watch MSNBC and CNN on:

DirecTV Stream

Hulu with Live TV

YouTube TV