How to Stream Nickelodeon Live Without Cable

Updated on August 9, 2025 • Staff

Ask anyone their favorite Nickelodeon show, and they'll probably betray their age. Millennials might mention All That or Drake & Josh, while kids today will likely mention Henry Danger or The Thundermans. Everyone, however, believes in SpongeBob supremacy. Nickelodeon might have changed over the years, but it's still a source of entertainment and comfort for plenty of kids, preteens, and nostalgic adults.

You can watch Nickelodeon on DirecTV Stream, Philo, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, or YouTube TV.

The cheapest option to watch Nickelodeon is Philo for $28/month.

$86.99/month | Nickelodeon + 136 channels | 5 days free trial

Nickelodeon on DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream is one of the most comprehensive cable replacement packages available right now. The live TV service covers all bases in the channel department (including kids’ channels), has unlimited DVR, and allows up to 20 simultaneous streams. It also features tight, PIN-protected parental controls, so you can be on top of your kids’ TV viewing. Pros

Allows up to 20 simultaneous streams
Nickelodeon is available in all DirecTV Stream plans
Also includes Nick Jr, and Cartoon Network

Cons

Interface can be tricky to figure out for beginners

Go to DirecTV Stream

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$28/month | Nickelodeon + 95 channels | 7 days free trial

Nickelodeon on Philo

At just $28/month, Philo is the cheapest way to watch Nickelodeon live. The streaming service doesn’t have much to offer in the sports or news department, but it does carry over 60 cable channels. That lineup includes other Nick channels, too, like Nick Jr., Nicktoons, and TeenNick. Pros

Unlimited DVR
Also includes Nick Jr

Cons

No sports and local channels
Missing some popular channels like Disney Channel and ION
No offline downloads

Go to Philo

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

Nickelodeon on Fubo

The on-demand and live TV service Fubo may be known for sports, but the streamer also carries a good number of kid-friendly channels, like Nickelodeon. It also has plenty of family-friendly movies from its on-demand catalog. Parents should note, however, that Fubo has little to no parental controls. Pros

Regional and specialty sports channels make it ideal for sports fans
Also includes Nick Jr, Disney Channel, and Universal Kids

Cons

No parental controls
Missing Warner Bros. Discovery channels like TNT, CNN, etc.

Go to Fubo

$82.99/month | Nickelodeon + 105 channels | 3 days free trial

Nickelodeon on Hulu with Live TV

Hulu with Live TV combines over a hundred live channels with Hulu on-demand and, in most cases, Disney+ and ESPN+, making it an ideal option for families. It has more than enough kids content as it is, but if you want more Nickelodeon titles, you can purchase a Paramount+ with Showtime add-on for $12.99/month. Paramount+ grants you on-demand access to the Nickelodeon streaming library. Pros

Can purchase Paramount+ as an add-on for more Nickelodeon content
Parental controls are PIN-protected
Also includes Nick Jr, Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, and Universal Kids

Cons

Only allows two simultaneous streams
Cloud DVR can get glitchy

Go to Hulu with Live TV

$82.99/month | Nickelodeon + 143 channels | 10 days free trial

Nickelodeon on YouTube TV

YouTube TV has a great lineup of channels for kids and adults alike. The live TV streaming service also boasts unlimited DVR and an intuitive, easy-to-use interface. However, YouTube TV doesn’t have the best parental controls. The service allows you to block certain channels per profile, but there are no passcodes or PINs, for instance, to limit this action to one person. Pros

Easy-to-use, unlimited DVR
Has local channels and live sports
Also includes Nick Jr, Teen Nick, Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, and Universal Kids

Cons

Limited on-demand library
Parental controls are weaker compared to other services

Go to YouTube TV

2025 on Nickelodeon

This year, Nickelodeon is rolling out more of the same shows from last year, except for a few new notable ones like The Thundermans: Undercover and Wylde Park. A lot of Nickelodeon shows and movies are also still available on Paramount+. At just $7.99/month, it’s the cheapest way to watch the channel's on-demand offerings. Meanwhile, the free streaming service Pluto TV carries two Nickelodeon spin-off channels—‘90s Nick (added just this year) and Nick on Pluto TV—if you want a live feed and don’t mind multiple ad interruptions.