How to Stream NBC Live Without Cable in 2025

Fubo is known by many as a sports-forward live TV streaming service. And while that is true, it also offers a good number of entertainment, lifestyle, and news channels — among them your local NBC. A carriage dispute resulted in Fubo losing Warner Bros. channels like CNN, TNT, and TBS, but if you don't mind missing them on your lineup, then Fubo is a worthwhile cord-cutting option. Pros

• Carries all the other local channels
• Has plenty of regional sports networks (RSNs)
• Unlimited DVR

Cons

• Missing Turner channels like TNT and TBS

Sling Blue is a live TV plan owned by telecom company Dish. It offers 50 hours of DVR and carries popular channels like CNN, FS1, and AMC. In select markets, it also streams local affiliates of NBC, FOX, and ABC. You have to pay an extra $5/month for local channels, but the final cost still beats the price tags of a lot of the other live TV services in this list. Pros

• Also offers FOX and ABC
• Comes with 50 hours of DVR
• Good value for money

Cons

• Only available in select markets
• Additional $5/month is mandatory for local channels

Hulu with Live TV is a streaming package that combines live channels with Disney+, ESPN+, and, of course, Hulu on-demand at no extra cost. It's the best option if you're already subscribed to those services, since getting them via bundle usually costs less. Your local NBC comes with the plan, as do other local channels. It also has unlimited DVR. Where it differs from most services is that it only allows two, instead of the usual four, simultaneous streams. Pros

• Carries all the other local channels
• Solid on-demand catalog care of Hulu on-demand and Disney+
• Extra sports content via ESPN+

Cons

• Missing AMC channels
• Only allows two simultaneous streams

Thanks to its familiar interface and wide-ranging channels, YouTube TV is one of the more popular cable alternatives right now. It features local channels like NBC, easy-to-use cloud DVR, and premium add-ons in case you want to strengthen your streaming lineup. It's great for general viewers, though it might not be the best fit for sports fans, since YouTube TV's picture quality can be inconsistent. It also doesn't have too many RSNs when compared to Fubo and DirecTV Stream. Pros

• Flexible and easy to use
• Carries all the other local channels
• Nice selection of add-ons

Cons

• Issues with picture quality
• Customer service can be hard to reach at times
• On-demand library isn't as robust as other services

DirecTV Stream is pricey, but it covers all bases when it comes to live TV streaming. It offers NBC and all the other local channels, has unlimited DVR, provides remote and simultaneous viewing, and it's fairly easy to flip through. Out of all the streaming services, DirecTV Stream is the most similar to traditional cable, except you don't have to commit to a contract. You can cancel your subscription to DirecTV Stream anytime you want. Pros

• Carries all the other local channels
• Wide coverage
• Unlimited DVR

Cons

• Expensive

Peacock's Premium Plus plan, which goes for $13.99/month, now comes with your local NBC channel. Along with this, Peacock streams live sports and boasts an on-demand catalog filled with original titles and popular NBC programs. The premium tier supposedly removes ads from on-demand titles, but some subscribers have complained about still getting them. Another point of improvement? For the price, it would be nice to get live feeds of NBC's sister channels, like USA or Bravo. Pros

• Also lets you watch NBC programs on-demand

Cons

• No other major live channels aside from NBC
• Ad-free plan still shows a few ads

One way to watch NBC without cable is through an antenna amplifier like Tablo. Tablo receives the freely broadcast signals of local channels like NBC and connects your streaming devices to them. You pay upfront for the equipment and installation, but once that's done, you get channels appearing on the Tablo TV app at no monthly cost. Pros

• No monthly fees
• HD picture quality

Cons

• Requires installation and equipment
• Integration with other streaming services and channels can be bumpy