6 Best Services to Watch National Geographic Live Without Cable

cord-cutting › national geographic • March 5, 2025 • The Staff

With several hundreds of original programs under the National Geographic belt, you’ll find no shortage of history documentaries or epic biopics here.

You don't need cable to watch National Geographic. You can stream National Geographic live without cable on Sling Blue, DirecTV MyEntertainment, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, or Spectrum TV Stream.

The cheapest option to watch National Geographic is DirecTV MyEntertainment for $34.99/month. Unfortunately, you cannot watch National Geographic with DirecTV Stream, Philo, and Sling Orange.

Below, we count down the best ways to watch National Geographic that cord-cutters use. We made this ranking based on each service's value: how many other channels each dollar of subscription will get you.

The top three ways to watch National Geographic:

Sling Blue $22.99 off your first month.	~~$45.99~~ $23	Watch

DirecTV MyEntertainment 5-day free trial.	$34.99/month	Watch

Fubo 7-day free trial.	$84.99/month	Watch

National Geographic on Sling Blue

If you’re in the market for a live TV service to add to your streamer collection, Sling TV Blue is a competitive choice. For $45.99 a month, you get access to over 40 channels and their on-demand content, plus 50 hours of DVR storage — a cost-effective option that blows traditional cable out of the water.

Go to Sling Blue

Price: ~~$45.99~~ $23

Channel lineup: A&E, ABC, AMC, AXS TV, BBC America, BET, Bloomberg TV+, Bravo, Cartoon Network, Charge!, CNN, Comedy Central, Comet, Discovery Channel, E!, EPIX Drive-In, Food Network, FOX, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1, FS1 4K, Fuse, FX, HGTV, History, HLN, IFC, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, Local Now, MGM+, MSNBC, National Geographic, NBC, NBC local channels, NFL Network, Nick Jr., QVC, Sling Scapes, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, Vice

Device availability: AirTV, Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox

National Geographic on DirecTV MyEntertainment

TV and film fans are well catered to with DirecTV MyEntertainment. You get A&E, Fox channels, MSNBC, CNBC, TLC, and more for less than the price of Sling TV. Cord-cutting services have been looking more like cable lately, but this new option from DirecTV is a welcome change.

Go to DirecTV MyEntertainment

Price: $34.99/month

Free Trial: 5 days

Channel lineup: A&E, AHC, Animal Planet, Aspire, Bounce, Bravo, C NBC, CNN, Cooking Channel, Cozi TV, Destination America, Discovery, Discovery Life, E!, EarthxTV, FETV, Food Network, Fox Business, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXM, FXX, FYI, Game Show Network, Great Entertainment Television, HGTV, History, HLN, ID, Lifetime, Magnolia Network, MSNBC, National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, OWN, Oxygen True Crime, Science Channel, SYFY, TLC, Travel Channel, UPtv

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV

National Geographic on Fubo

FuboTV’s comprehensive Starter Plan gives YouTubeTV a run for its money. $79.99 a month gets you over 100 channels, a huge amount of DVR storage space, and since Fubo is a sports-focused live streamer, all the main sports channels are included. As an added bonus, the package includes simultaneous streams on up to three screens.

Go to Fubo

Price: $84.99/month

Free Trial: 7 days

Channel lineup: A&E, ABC, ABC News Live, ACC Network, AccuWeather, Bein Sports, Big Ten Network, Bravo, CBS, CBS local channels, CBS Sports Network, CBSN, Cheddar, CMT, C NBC, Comedy Central, Comet, Court TV, Cozi TV, CW, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, E!, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Estrella TV, FETV, FMC, FOX, Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, FOX SOUL, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Freeform, fubo Sports Network, FX, FXX, FYI, Galavision, GetTV, Golf Channel, GRIT, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Mystery, History, IFC, Intravel, Local Now, MASN, MSNBC, MTV, National Geographic, NBC, NBC local channels, NBCLX, NBCSN, Newsmax, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Olympic Channel, Oxygen, Paramount Network, Pop, RSNs, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, SYFY, Tastemade, Telemundo, Telemundo local channels, The Weather Channel, Travel Channel, TUDN, TUDNxtra, TV Land, TVG, Unimas, Unimas local channels, Universal Kids, Universo, USA Network, VH1, Vice, WGN America, Willow, YES Network

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, Roku, Xfinity Flex, Xumo

National Geographic on Hulu with Live TV

Movies, acclaimed TV shows ready for binging, your favorite current series — and more than 75 live channels at your fingertips. For $75 a month, Hulu with Live TV lets you have it all. The package’s 50 hours of DVR storage sounds smaller compared to its competitors, but with Hulu’s content library included, it’s a trade off that ensures you won’t be left wanting more.

Go to Hulu with Live TV

Price: $82.99/month

Free Trial: 3 days

Channel lineup: A&E, ABC, ABC News Live, ACC Network, Adult Swim, Animal Planet, BET, Big Ten Network, Bloomberg TV+, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CBS, CBS local channels, CBS News, CBS Sports Network, Cheddar News, CMT, C NBC, CNN, CNN International, Comedy Central, Comedy TV, Cozi TV, CW, Dabl, Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, E!, ESPN, ESPN College Extra, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business, Fox News Channel, FOX SOUL, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Fox Weather, Freeform, FX, FXM, FXX, FYI, Game Show Network, Get TV, Golf Channel, Hallmark, Hallmark Mystery, HGTV, History, HLN, ID, Justice Central TV, Lifetime, Lifetime Movies, LiveNOW, Localish, Military History Channel, Motor Trend, MSNBC, MTV, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NBC, NBC local channels, NBC News Now, NBCLX, NBCSN, News Nation, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, OWN, Oxygen, Paramount Network, Pop, QVC, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, Start TV, SYFY, TBS, Telemundo, The Grio, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, Turner Classic Movies, TVLand, Universal Kids, USA Network, Vevo '80s, Vevo '90s, Vevo Country, Vevo Features, Vevo Hip-Hop, Vevo Pop, VH1, Vice, Weather Channel

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, iPhone, LG TV, Nintendo Switch, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox

National Geographic on YouTube TV

Looking to keep your favorite shows at your fingertips, preserve access to live sports and news broadcasts, but still want to cut the cord? YouTube TV is the answer. At $83 a month it skews more expensive than other live streamers, you won’t be able to find a more extensive, all-inclusive package anywhere else.

Go to YouTube TV

Price: $82.99/month

Free Trial: 7 days

Channel lineup: ABC, ABC News, ACCN, Adult Swim, AMC, Animal Planet, BBC America, BBC World News, BET, BET Her, Big Ten Network, Bounce, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CBS, CBS local channels, CBS Sports Network, Charge!, Cheddar, Cheddar News, CMT, C NBC, C NBC World, CNN, Comedy Central, Comedy TV, Comet, Court TV, Cozi TV, Dabl, Discovery Channel, Disney, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Docurama, Dove Channel, E!, ESPN, ESPN U, ESPN2, ESPNews, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business, Fox News, FOX SOUL, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Fox Weather, Freeform, FX, FXM, FXX, Galavision, Game Show Network, Get TV, Golf Channel, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Mystery, HGTV, HLN, HSN, IFC, Investigation Discovery, ION, Justice Central TV, LAFC Channel, Law & Crime, Live Now, Local Now, Localish, MotorTrend, MSNBC, MTV, MTV 2, MTV Classic, My TV, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NBA TV, NBC, NBC local channels, NBC News Now, NBC Universo, NBCLX, NBCSN, NECN, Neon, News Nation, Newsmax, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Orlando City Channel, OWN, Oxygen, Oxygen True Crime, Paramount, PBS, PBS Kids, PBS local channels, PC Mag, Pop, QVC, Recipe.TV, Scripps News, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, SNY, Start TV, Sundance TV, SYFY, Tastemade, TBD, TBS, Teen Nick, TeleHit, Telemundo local channels, Tennis 2, The CW, The Great Courses, The Walking Dead Universe, The Weather Channel, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, Tru TV, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, TYT, Unimas, Unimas local channels, Universal Kids, Univision, Univision local channels, USA Network, VH1, WE tv, YouTube Originals, Zen channel

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung TV, Sharp, Vizio, Xbox

National Geographic on Spectrum TV Stream

This little-known cord-cutting offer from Spectrum includes 90 channels for $39.99, without any additional fees like a local channels surcharge. That's because, well, there are simply no local channels included.

With Philo having a similar channel lineup but costing $15 less, you probably need a very good reason to go for Spectrum TV Stream. But hey, it's always nice to have another somewhat affordable option.

Go to Spectrum TV Stream

Price: Varies depending on your location and account history.

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Let's recap the streaming services that allow you to watch National Geographic without cable.

What is the cheapest way to watch National Geographic?

The most cost-efficient way to watch National Geographic content is to get a subscription to DirecTV MyEntertainment for $34.99/month.

How to get a free trial to National Geographic?

You can get a limited time free trial to National Geographic by subscribing to DirecTV MyEntertainment, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, or YouTube TV.

How to watch National Geographic for free?

Unfortunately there are no streaming services that offer National Geographic completely for free. That said, as we mentioned above you can get it for free for a limited time by subscribing to a service with a free trial. Here they are, this time ranked by which one offers the longest free trial:

YouTube TV (7 days free)
Fubo (7 days free)
DirecTV MyEntertainment (5 days free)
Hulu with Live TV (3 days free)

How to get a National Geographic live stream?

The platforms that will get you a National Geographic live stream right now are: Sling Blue, DirecTV MyEntertainment, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, or Spectrum TV Stream.

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How to watch National Geographic outside the US?

You can watch National Geographic abroad by combining NordVPN and one of the streaming services above like Sling Blue, Hulu with Live TV, or YouTube TV.

How to watch National Geographic on Roku?

You can watch National Geographic on your Roku device by subscribing to Sling Blue, DirecTV MyEntertainment, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, or YouTube TV.

How to watch National Geographic on an Amazon Fire TV?

National Geographic can be accessed on an Amazon Fire TV device by subscribing to Sling Blue, DirecTV MyEntertainment, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, or YouTube TV.

How to watch National Geographic on an Apple TV device?

The streaming services that include National Geographic and are available on Apple TV are Sling Blue, DirecTV MyEntertainment, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV.

How to watch National Geographic on a computer?

On a web browser head to the websites of Sling Blue, DirecTV MyEntertainment, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, or YouTube TV to start watching National Geographic.

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How to watch National Geographic on iOS (iPhone or iPad)?

You can watch National Geographic on an iPhone or iPad by subscribing to Sling Blue, DirecTV MyEntertainment, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, or YouTube TV.

How to watch National Geographic on an Android phone?

You can watch National Geographic on an Android device such as Samsung or Google Pixel by subscribing to Sling Blue, DirecTV MyEntertainment, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, or YouTube TV.

How to watch National Geographic on an Android TV?

You can watch National Geographic on a Smart TV that runs on Android by getting a subscription to Sling Blue, DirecTV MyEntertainment, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, or YouTube TV.

>How to watch National Geographic on an Xbox?

You can watch National Geographic on an Xbox console through Sling Blue, Hulu with Live TV, or YouTube TV.

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How to pay for a National Geographic subscription with Paypal?

The services that accept Paypal and carry National Geographic are: Sling Blue, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, and Spectrum TV Stream.

How to pay for a National Geographic subscription with Apple Pay?

The services that accept Paypal and carry National Geographic are: Sling Blue.

How to pay for a National Geographic subscription with Google Pay?

The services that accept Paypal and carry National Geographic are: Sling Blue, and YouTube TV.