NBC, the broadcast home of The Voice, This is Us, and a trifecta of Chicago dramas, is about to get sporty in February: Not only is NBC airing the 2022 Winter Olympics, but it’s also this year’s home to the Super Bowl. We’re winded just thinking about all the action we’ll be watching from the couch!
So, do you know how to find NBC on your local cable, satellite, or live TV streaming services? No worries, we’re going to walk you through all the ways to watch your local NBC channel no matter where you are (even with a good ole antenna or NBC’s Peacock streaming app).
What channel is NBC on near me?
Since there are over 200 NBC affiliate stations in the US, finding one in your area shouldn’t be too difficult. Below, we’ve listed 50 major cities and the cable, satellite, and antenna TV options available for each. For more options, plug your zip code into our provider finder tool below.
NBC stations in major US cities
| City | Local affiliate channel | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 4 | N/A | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Atlanta, GA | 11 | N/A | 11 | 11 | N/A | 11 | 11 |
| Austin, TX | 21 | N/A | 21 | 21 | N/A | 21 | N/A |
| Bakersfield, CA | 17 | N/A | 17 | 17 | N/A | N/A | 17 |
| Baltimore, MD | 11 | N/A | 11 | 11 | N/A | N/A | 11 |
| Bronx, NY | 4 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Brooklyn, NY | 4 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Buffalo, NY | 2 | N/A | 2 | 2 | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Charlotte, NC | 36 | N/A | 36 | 36 | N/A | 36 | N/A |
| Chicago, IL | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Cleveland, OH | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Columbus, OH | 4 | N/A | 4 | 4 | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Dallas, TX | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Denver, CO | 9 | N/A | 9 | 9 | N/A | N/A | 9 |
| Detroit, MI | 4 | N/A | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| El Paso, TX | 9 | N/A | 9 | 9 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | 6 | N/A | 6 | 6 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Fresno, CA | 24 | N/A | 24 | 24 | N/A | N/A | 24 |
| Houston, TX | 2 | N/A | 2 | 2 | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 13 | N/A | 13 | 13 | N/A | 13 | 13 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 12 | N/A | 12 | 12 | N/A | N/A | 12 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Los Angeles, CA | 4 | N/A | 4 | 4 | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Louisville, KY | 3 | N/A | 3 | 3 | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| Memphis, TN | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Miami, FL | 6 | N/A | 6 | 6 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 4 | N/A | 4 | 4 | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Minneapolis, MN | 11 | N/A | 11 | 11 | N/A | N/A | 11 |
| New York, NY | 4 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Orlando, FL | 2 | N/A | 2 | 2 | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 10 | N/A | 10 | 10 | N/A | N/A | 10 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 11 | N/A | 11 | 11 | N/A | N/A | 11 |
| Portland, OR | 8 | N/A | 8 | 8 | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| Sacramento, CA | 3 | N/A | 3 | 3 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| St. Louis, MO | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| St. Paul, MN | 11 | N/A | 11 | 11 | N/A | 11 | 11 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| San Antonio, TX | 4 | N/A | 4 | 4 | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| San Diego, CA | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | N/A | 17 | N/A |
| San Francisco, CA | 13 | N/A | 13 | 13 | N/A | N/A | 13 |
| San Jose, CA | 11 | N/A | 11 | 11 | N/A | 11 | 11 |
| Seattle, WA | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Tampa, FL | 8 | N/A | 8 | 8 | N/A | 8 | 8 |
| Tucson, AZ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Washington, DC | 4 | N/A | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Get NBC with cable or satellite TV
With most cable and satellite providers, local channels like CBS are included with all plans, from the least expensive up to fully loaded packages. Here are the basic TV plans that carry CBS stations:
- Xfinity—Basic ($20.00/mo.)
- Spectrum—Select ($49.99/mo.)
- DISH—America’s Top 120 ($64.99/mo.)
- DIRECTV—ENTERTAINMENT ($74.99/mo.)
Data as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Get NBC with an antenna
Don’t want a cable or satellite bill arriving every month? If all you need are local broadcast channels (including NBC), a one-time purchase of a digital over-the-air antenna can set you up with free TV for life.
Here are two of the best antennas we’ve reviewed at CableTV.com:
- Mohu Leaf (25-mile range)—approximately $18
- 1byone Indoor Antenna (120-mile range)—approximately $26
Data as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Read more about rabbit-ears alternatives in our Best Antennas for Cord-Cutters guide.
Get NBC with live TV streaming services
Live TV streaming services, like YouTube TV and Sling TV, are generally less expensive than cable and satellite TV subscriptions, and they don’t require annual contracts. On the downside, you’re less likely to get all of your local channels (like NBC) on a live TV streaming service, and you’ll need a solid internet connection (at least 25 Mbps) to stream glitch-free.
Here are our top live TV streaming services that carry NBC channels:
- Youtube TV—$64.99/mo.
- Hulu + Live TV—$69.99–$75.99/mo.
- Sling TV—$35.00–$50.00/mo.
- fuboTV—$69.99–$79.99/mo.
- DIRECTV STREAM—$69.99–$149.99/mo.
Want to know more about internet-based live TV? Check out our Best Live TV Streaming Services guide.
Get NBC with Peacock, NBC.com, or an app
NBC’s on-demand streaming cousin, Peacock, carries some live sports programming, most notably the 2022 Winter Olympics (every event, beginning Friday, Feb. 4) and this year’s Super Bowl (Super Bowl LVI, Sunday, Feb. 13). But most events are only available on the paid Peacock Premium tiers ($5.99–$9.99 a month), not the free version.
With a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming service login, you can also watch NBC programming, live and some on-demand, at NBC.com. Like Peacock, the site also features “live” channels of looping content from NBC and other NBCUniversal cable channels.
In the app store for your streaming device (Roku, Amazon Fire TV, etc.) or smart TV, you’ll also be able to find apps for NBC, NBC Sports, NBC News, and several local NBC stations. Most require a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming service login, and only some feature live programming.
Sports
- Super Bowl LVI
- 2022 Winter Olympics
- NFL on NBC
- NBC Sunday Night Football
- Football Night in America
- USGA Championships
- Ryder Cup
- NASCAR
- Monster Jam
- Tour De France
Dramas
- The Blacklist
- Chicago Fire
- Chicago Med
- Chicago P.D.
- Days of Our Lives
- La Brea
- Law & Order: Organized Crime
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
- New Amsterdam
- This is Us
Comedies
- American Auto
- Grand Crew
- Kenan
- Mr. Mayor
- Saturday Night Live
- Young Rock
Reality and game shows
- America’s Got Talent
- American Ninja Warrior
- Hollywood Game Night
- That’s My Jam
- The Voice
- The Wall
Talk and news shows
- Dateline
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
- Meet the Press with Chuck Todd
- NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt
- Today
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
What’s NBC?
NBC (National Broadcasting Company) premiered in 1926, making it the oldest TV network in the US. It’s part of the Comcast-owned NBCUniversal company, which also includes channels like Telemundo, Syfy, and Bravo.
Most importantly, NBC is home to CableTV.com favorites like Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, American Ninja Warrior, This is Us, and—last time, promise—this year’s Super Bowl and Winter Olympics.
