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It’s been almost two months since Fubo stopped carrying NBCUniversal-owned channels, and there’s still no sign of them returning to the streaming service. Customers had to find alternative viewing methods Sunday Night Footballall the latest episodes of Real Housewives franchise, and much more due to the contract dispute between Fubo and NBCUniversal, so channels like NBC, USA Network, Telemundo and Bravo are no longer available on Fubo since November 21.
A message published by Fubo to its customers explains: “Fubo believes customers should have the ability to choose from multiple distributors to access the content they love. Unfortunately, NBCU offered significantly better pricing and packaging terms than other distributors.” A statement from an NBCU The spokesperson adds: “Fubo chose to drop NBCUniversal programming despite being offered the same terms accepted by hundreds of other distributors. Unfortunately, the same is true for Fubo: they have abandoned many networks in recent years to the detriment of their customers, who continue to lose content. (Fubo, for example, remove Warner-owned channels in 2024.) You can read more about exactly why Fubo opposes NBC’s proposed deal. here.
While the companies continue discussions to reach an agreement, no solution is still found. Fubo has issued $15 credits to subscribers’ bills as a gesture of goodwill and has also reduced subscription prices for packages that include NBCU-owned channels (you can see if your plan is included here). If you’re a Fubo customer wondering how to watch this week’s biggest games and shows, here’s everything you need to know about the Fubo-NBC outage, which channels are missing, and your options for where to watch them.
How to watch Sunday Night Football without Fubo
This week’s Sunday Night Football playoff game between the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots will air at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, but you can also stream it on Peacock, DirectTVAnd Hulu + Live TV.
What else is on NBC this week?
In addition to this week Sunday Night Football game, there are plenty of sports on NBC, USA, Universo and more that you won’t want to miss, including extensive coverage of the Premiere League, NBA games and the US Figure Skating Championships, plus new show premieres this week like St-Denis Medical And Chicago Med. On Bravo there are new episodes of Vanderpump Rules, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake CityAnd The Real Housewives of Beverly HillsAlso.
Which channels are no longer available on Fubo?
Here is a list of NBC owned or operated channels that are currently not available on Fubo:
Local channels:
Regional sports channels:
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NBC Sports California More
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NBC Sports California Plus 3
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NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus
National channels:
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E! Entertainment TV
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Million Dollar Registration Vault
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Oxygen True Crime Archives
Why are these NBC-owned channels currently unavailable?
For FuboNBC channels were removed from the platform due to a disagreement over their long-standing content distribution agreement that has yet to be resolved.
When will missing channels return?
Negotiations between the companies are ongoing and after more than six weeks, there is still no expected return date.
Does Fubo offer a discount while these channels are missing?
Fubo announced that starting January 1, 2026, prices for certain subscription tiers have been reduced. To find out whether or not you are eligible for this discount, you should have received an email from Fubo with a new pricing structure for your plan. Customers who received an email about a price reduction are on packages that previously included NBC programming, but if your current package did not previously include NBC programming, your subscription is not assigned at that time and the price remains the same.
What alternatives do viewers have in the meantime?
Looking to switch from Fubo? You have plenty of options, including Peacock, DirecTV, and Hulu + Live TV. Here are some of your choices:
Watch NBC on Peacock
For $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events broadcast on NBC, including this week’s Sunday Night Football game and much more. Plus, you’ll have access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation And The office, each Well done the show and much more.
For $17 per month, you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription that includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles for offline viewing.
Get a deal on Peacock with Walmart+
Walmart+ members get free Peacock Premium (or Paramount+ Essential) included in their membership at no additional cost. A monthly subscription to Walmart+ costs $12.99, and an annual plan typically costs $98. For less than $100, you’ll get a year of Peacock and perks like five free months of Apple Music, discounts on Cinemark theater memberships, free shipping on Walmart purchases, discounts on gas and more.
Peacock is home to all kinds of original content, from Emmy-winning reality series The traitors has Impassive face And Twisted metal. The platform has an impressive library of shows from NBC and Bravo, thousands of movies, and live sports including the 2026 Super Bowl and Winter Olympics.
While a standard Peacock subscription costs $10.99 for a Premium plan and goes up to $16.99 for the ad-free Premium Plus plan, you get an ad-supported subscription for free if you’re a Walmart+ subscriber, which isn’t a bad deal if you’re currently going without NBC.
Try DirecTV free for 5 days and get $30 off your first month
DirecTV – which Engadget dubbed the best no-contract cable service – offers many live channels, including NBC, Bravo, MSNBC and the rest of NBCU’s offerings, which means you can watch thousands of live sporting events, live TV and much more with a regular subscription.
And right now, you can get a $20 bill credit on your first month when you sign up, plus at least An extra $10 off per month for your first 24 months with a DirecTV Choice, Ultimate or Premier plan, for over $250 in savings. You can find information on each package here.
You can also benefit from a 5-day free trial to test the platform.
Try Hulu + Live TV for free
Engadget named Hulu + Live TV the best live TV streaming service for Disney+ or Hulu subscribers. In fact, it includes the basic version (with advertisements) of these services, as well as ESPN Unlimited, at no additional cost. Of course, you also get full live TV service, with access to live channels like NBC, Bravo and more. You can sign up for Hulu + Live TV for $89.99/month for guaranteed access to all your favorite NBC shows and sports. You can also just sign up for a 3-day free trial if you need a free and easy stopgap.
You’ll also get access to unlimited DVR storage, the ability to stream to multiple devices, and much more.
Other services for watching NBC
If I switch to another service, can I cancel or suspend Fubo in the meantime?
Fubo doesn’t allow customers to pause their subscriptions, so if you want to make a change, you can Cancel your plan altogether.
