Missing NBC on Fubo? Here's how to watch this week's NBA games and more
If you're a Fubo subscriber, you've certainly noticed that NBC and all NBCUniversal-owned channels have gone dark on the platform. For over a week, customers have gone without NBC programming like the Today Show, The Voice, and Sunday Night Football. Now, customers will have to find alternate methods of watching this week's NBA coverage on NBC, too. It's all because Fubo and NBCUniversal are having a contract dispute, so channels like NBC, USA Network, Telemundo, and Bravo have been unavailable on Fubo since Nov. 21, and as of now, there's no projected date for their return.
A message released by Fubo to their customers explains, "Fubo believes customers should have the option to choose among multiple distributors to access the content they love. Unfortunately, NBCU has offered terms regarding pricing and packaging that are egregiously above those offered to other distributors." A statement from an NBCU spokesperson adds, "Fubo has chosen to drop NBCUniversal programming despite being offered the same terms agreed to by hundreds of other distributors. Unfortunately, this is par for the course for Fubo — they’ve dropped numerous networks in recent years at the expense of their customers, who continue to lose content.” (Fubo, for instance, cut Warner-owned channels back in 2024.) You can read more about exactly why Fubo is countering NBC's proposed deal here.
While the companies are continuing discussions to come to an agreement, there is still no resolution. Fubo has already begun emailing customers to note that a $15 credit will be applied to their bills starting "on or after December 1." But in the meantime, if you're a Fubo customer and are wondering how to watch this week's biggest games and shows, here's everything you need to know about the Fubo-NBC blackout, which channels are missing and your options for where to watch them.
How to watch the NBA without Fubo
This week's nationally televised NBA on NBC matchup between the Knicks vs. Celtics is on Tuesday, Dec. 2. As an alternative, you can tune in on platforms like Peacock, DirecTV, and Hulu + Live TV. Additionally, there are several games that are available on NBC in local markets that are available on platforms like DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV.
What else is on NBC this week?
In addition to this week's NBA games, there are loads of sports on NBC, USA, Universo and more that you won't want to miss, including extensive Premiere League coverage and NHL games, plus dozens of new show premieres this week like the Christmas in Rockefeller Center tree-lighting special, Stumble, and Happy's Place. On Bravo, there are new episodes of The Real Housewives of Potomac and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Southern Charm, and the season premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, on Dec. 5, too.
Which channels are no longer available on Fubo?
The following is a list of channels owned or operated by NBC that are not currently available on Fubo:
Local Channels:
NBC Local Affiliates
Telemundo Local/National
Regional Sports Channels:
NBC Sports 4K
NBC Sports Bay Area
NBC Sports Bay Area Plus
NBC Sports Boston
NBC Sports California
NBC Sports California Plus
NBC Sports California Plus 3
NBC Sports Philadelphia
NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus
National Channels:
American Crimes
Bravo
Bravo Vault
Caso Cerrado
CNBC
CNBC World
Cozi
Dateline 24/7
E! Entertainment Television
E! Keeping Up
Golf Channel
GolfPass
LX Home
Million Dollar Listing Vault
MS NOW (formerly MSNBC)
NBC NOW
NBC Sports NOW
NBC Universo
True CRMZ
New England Cable News
Noticias Telemundo Ahora
Oxygen True Crime
Oxygen True Crime Archives
Real Housewives Vault
SNL Vault
Syfy
Telemundo Accion
Telemundo al Dia
The Golf Channel
Today All Day
Universal Movies
USA Network
Why are these NBC-owned channels currently unavailable?
Per Fubo, NBC channels were pulled from the platform because of a disagreement over their long-standing content distribution agreement that has yet to be resolved.
When will the missing channels return?
There is no information available as to when NBC's lineup of channels will return. Negotiations between the companies are ongoing.
Is Fubo offering a rebate while these channels are missing?
In a message to subscribers, Fubo stated, "If NBCU programming remains off of Fubo for an extended period, we will directly credit $15 to your Fubo account." At least one Fubo customer on our staff received an email confirming the credit would be automatically applied in the December billing cycle.
What alternatives do viewers have in the meantime?
Looking to switch from Fubo? You've got plenty of options, including Peacock, DirecTV, and Hulu + Live TV. Here are some of your choices:
Watch NBC on Peacock
Get a deal on Peacock with Walmart+
Try DirecTV free for 5 days, and get $30 off your first month
Try Hulu + Live TV for free
Other services to watch NBC
If I switch to a different service, can I cancel or pause Fubo in the meantime?
Fubo does not allow customers to pause their subscriptions, so if you're looking to make a change, you can cancel your plan outright. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/missing-nbc-on-fubo-heres-how-to-watch-this-weeks-nba-games-and-more-014052684.html?src=rss