What Channel Is NBCSN on Xfinity?
By RSINC editorial team | Updated
NBCUniversal named Xfinity as an intended distributor when it announced the relaunched NBC Sports Network. This review did not independently confirm a current channel number or package for your address. Search “NBCSN” or “NBC Sports Network” in your current guide, then confirm whether your subscription includes the live network.
Where to find NBCSN
| Viewing method | What to do |
|---|---|
| TV guide | Search NBCSN or NBC Sports Network, then confirm package access. |
| Voice remote | Say “NBCSN” or the name of the live game. |
| Streaming guide | Search NBCSN and confirm the live network is included in your subscription. |
Launch-era package names do not establish current availability. Check the channel list and order terms for the plan offered at your address before changing service.
The new NBCSN is not the channel that closed in 2021
The original NBC Sports Network went off the air at the end of 2021. NBCUniversal launched a new 24/7 network using the NBCSN name on November 17, 2025. An old channel-number list can therefore be wrong even if the name looks familiar. The new network is distributed through participating pay-TV services, and its lineup overlaps with sports available on Peacock.
NBA Monday games in November
Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons is scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock. NBC Sports says its Peacock-exclusive Monday NBA games also air on NBCSN. That does not make every game an NBC broadcast: a local NBC station is a different channel.
| Date | Game | Tip-off (ET) | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon., Nov. 9 | Wizards at Pistons | 7 p.m. | NBCSN and Peacock |
| Mon., Nov. 16 | Magic at Celtics | 7 p.m. | NBCSN and Peacock |
| Mon., Nov. 23 | Nets at Timberwolves | 7:30 p.m. | NBCSN and Peacock |
| Mon., Nov. 30 | Lakers at Rockets | 7:30 p.m. | NBCSN and Peacock |
Times and assignments can change. Search the exact matchup shortly before tip-off, particularly if your app is showing a replay or a regional broadcast instead of the national feed.
NBCSN and Peacock are separate ways to watch
NBCSN is a live linear television network. Peacock is a separate streaming service with its own account, subscription tiers and devices. A sports-inclusive Peacock plan can carry the same Monday NBA game without granting access to the full NBCSN live channel. Conversely, a TV package carrying NBCSN does not automatically unlock everything in Peacock.
Open the sports section of the app and find the specific game. Confirm that your subscription includes live sports; an entertainment-only plan is not enough. If a TV or internet promotion includes Peacock, check the tier and activation requirements rather than assuming the benefit is already active.
Check the event, not just the channel name
NBC Sports programming is split across NBC, NBCSN, Peacock and other networks. A channel carrying a studio show is not necessarily carrying the live game you want. Regional NBC Sports networks are also different from the national NBCSN channel. A local-team listing, a national schedule and a streaming replay may all appear in a search, so read the event description before settling in.
If NBCSN is missing
- Search by network name with the guide set to all subscribed channels, not a favorites-only view.
- Check the package's current lineup for your service address.
- Confirm whether the listing is a live channel, an app tile or an on-demand result.
- If it appears in your plan but will not play, ask the TV provider to check authorization and device compatibility.
For more background, see which services carry the new NBCSN. Our guide to watching broadcast TV without cable explains why an antenna and a subscription sports network solve different problems.
Frequently asked questions
Does NBCSN have one nationwide channel number?
No nationwide number was independently confirmed in this review. Check the channel position and package in your current local guide.
Does NBCSN include a Peacock subscription?
Not automatically. The live network and the streaming app are separate services.
Is NBCSN an NBC regional sports channel?
No. The national NBC Sports Network is distinct from regional NBC Sports networks.
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Reviewed November 9, 2026. Availability, prices and terms can change.