Fubo Loses NBC-Owned Channels in Carriage Dispute

Another day, another carriage dispute blowing a hole in the channel lineup of a live TV provider. This time, it’s Fubo and NBCUniversal going to war. As a result, many important channels are no longer available.

Fubo says, “We are diligently working with NBCU in good faith to bring these channels back.” Fubo will offer a $15 credit to its subscribers if the stalemate lasts for “an extended period.”

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What Channels Have Gone Dark on Fubo?

Local Channels

NBC Local Affiliates
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What Are the Best Fubo Alternatives for Watching NBC-Owned Channels?

Watching NBC with an Antenna

If you have an antenna lying around, you can use it to watch NBC for free as long as you can access the signal from your local affiliate. I’ve attached my antenna to a HD Homerun so I can stream dozens of channels on all my devices at no additional cost.

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Watching NBC with Peacock

Peacock is a streaming service featuring on-demand access to current and former NBC hits like “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Chicago Fire,” “Scrubs,” “30 Rock,” and “Community.”

The $16.99 Premium Plus plan offers access to your live, local NBC affiliate.

$16.99/mo.

Get 7 Days Free

Read our full Peacock review.

Watching NBC with DIRECTV

DIRECTV is a great live TV option with several different channel packages. In fact, DIRECTV offers more channels than any other live streamer. NBC is available on the following packages: MyNews ($39.99), MySports ($69.99), Entertainment ($86.99), Choice ($114.99) Ultimate ($129.99) and Premier ($169.99).

You’ll get an unlimited DVR, unlimited streams at home, and a very friendly user interface. It’s my top choice for first-time cord-cutters.

$39.99/mo.+

Get 5 Days Free

Read our full DIRECTV review.

Watching NBC with Sling TV

I’ve used Sling TV extensively because it’s always been one of the least expensive live TV streamers. You won’t get every channel you may need, but you have the ability to flex your subscription up or down to save money or add more channels. Choose the Sling Blue or Orange + Blue package to access NBC.

One trick to watch out for is that NBC is only available with Sling in the following markets:

Boston
Chicago
Dallas/Fort Worth
Hartford/New Haven
Los Angeles
Miami/Fort Lauderdale
New York
Philadelphia
San Diego
San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
Washington, D.C.

If you don’t live near one of those markets, you’d need an antenna, Peacock, or another provider for NBC.

$45.99/mo.+

Read our full Sling TV review.

Watching NBC with Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV might be the best value in live TV streaming. Not only do you get a generous channel lineup, you also get free Disney+, ESPN Unlimited, and Hulu on-demand. It’s a great package for families. Many users complain about the clunky interface. Still, it’s a ton of entertainment for a fair price and you will be able to stream NBC.

$89.99/mo.

Get 3 Days Free

Includes FREE Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited

Read our full Hulu + Live TV review.

Watching NBC with YouTube TV

YouTube TV is quickly becoming a dinosaur in the live TV streaming world. It was my go-to solution for several years, but I dropped it as the price climbed and the channel lineup remained stale. It’s nearly the same price as Hulu + Live TV but without the free streaming services. YouTube TV does carry NBC.

$82.99/mo.

Read our full YouTube TV review.

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Fubo Loses NBC-Owned Channels in Carriage Dispute