The best Fubo alternatives if you can't live stream NBC

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Fubo is the latest live TV streaming service to find itself missing key networks, with a recent dispute leaving the streamer without any NBCUniversal channels for the time being. The blackout has now officially reached over a month, which means that for some, it may be time to seek out another service.

On November 21, 2025, Fubo announced that NBCU networks would no longer be available on its live TV service, as Fubo and NBCUniversal were unable to renew their content agreement to distribute the networks. Fubo removed popular national networks, such as Bravo and the USA Network, as well as local NBC affiliates and NBC Sports channels. The issue began just a week after the YouTube TV/Disney carriage dispute was resolved, which temporarily left YouTube TV subscribers without popular Disney-owned networks, such as ABC and ESPN, and is the latest development in a long line of carriage disagreements.

There's no word when, or if, NBC channels might return to Fubo. In the meantime, we've broken down everything you need to know about the NBC and Fubo dispute, including exactly what channels are missing and details about Fubo's price change. We've also highlighted some of the best streaming alternatives, whether you're just looking for a way to watch NBC or you're planning to switch to a new live TV streaming package.

The cheapest way to live stream NBC

If you're planning to hang onto Fubo and just need an NBC replacement, then Peacock is your best bet. The app is NBCUniversal's streaming counterpart, hosting a variety of on-demand programming from NBC, Bravo, Syfy, and other properties. The streamer also carries several Universal movies and an enticing slate of its own Peacock Originals.

There are three tiers of service, but you'll need Peacock Premium Plus to live stream your local NBC channel. This tier, which costs $17 a month, unlocks ad-free on-demand streaming and the ability to download content and watch offline. You can learn more about the service in our Peacock streaming guide.

The best overall Fubo alternative

If you're looking to ditch Fubo altogether and switch to a new live TV streaming service, DirecTV is the best alternative. DirecTV ranks as the top cable replacement in our guide to the best live TV streaming services, thanks to its vast selection of channels (including local ones, like NBC) and the ability to add many major streaming services. The service's signature plans are most similar to Fubo's Pro and Elite offerings, although DirecTV has the notable distinction of not missing any major channels or networks in its lineup.

DirecTV Entertainment carries 90+ key channels for about $90 a month, although there are several introductory discounts. Like Fubo, you'll most likely need to cough up some regional sports fees each month. There are also several cheaper genre packs tailored to sports, entertainment, news, and other topics. Subscriptions include a five-day free trial for new customers. You can learn more in our official DirecTV review.

FAQ

What channels are now missing from Fubo?

NBC local affiliates, Telemundo Local/National, and several NBC Sports regional channels (including NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports California, and NBC Sports Philadelphia, among others) are now missing from Fubo's lineup.

Additionally, the list of missing NBCU channels includes Bravo, CNBC, E! Entertainment Television, the Golf Channel, MSNBC (MSNOW), NBC NOW, NBC Sports NOW, NBC Universo, Oxygen True Crime, Syfy, and the USA Network, among several others. You can find a full list of channels on the Fubo support website.

When will the dispute be resolved?

There's no official word when or if the NBCU channels might return to Fubo. In their initial announcement, Fubo noted that they're "diligently working with NBCU in good faith to bring these channels back," but that there was no additional info available. Fubo had a similar dispute with Warner Bros. when they were unable to reach an agreement in April 2024. The streamer dropped the channels at the time, and they remain unavailable to this day.

Several similar carriage disputes have emerged over the years. The YouTube TV/Disney dispute this fall lasted about 15 days. In Fall 2024, DirecTV and Disney had a 13-day disagreement. In 2023, Disney and Charter (Spectrum) had an 11-day dispute.

What's going on with Fubo pricing?

Following the loss of NBCU channels, Fubo lowered the monthly subscription prices on its main plans. Pro subscriptions now cost $74 a month (down from $85 a month), and Elite subscriptions now cost $84 a month (down from $95 a month), among other changes. All subscriptions come with special introductory savings and free trials for new users.

These new prices will take effect immediately for new subscribers and will also impact existing subscribers' billing cycles on or after January 1, 2026. Additionally, Fubo applied a $15 credit to existing subscribers' December bills.

What will happen to Fubo Cloud DVR recordings of NBCUniversal content?

"Any Cloud DVR recordings you have of NBCU programming will remain on your account until they expire or you choose to delete them," according to Fubo. This is good news for those with deep DVR libraries because it means that if you recorded something from an NBCU property before the blackout happened, you should be able to hold onto it for the time being, even if the channel itself is no longer available on Fubo. Fubo allows users to keep recordings on their Cloud DVR for up to nine months, at which point they'll automatically expire and be deleted.

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