What Channel Is NBCSN On? Where to Find the New NBC Sports Network
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Quick answer (as of October 7, 2026): The relaunched NBCSN, on the air since Nov. 17, 2025, is on YouTube TV, Xfinity (channel 1211 in many markets; check your local guide) and Fubo. We found no carriage on Spectrum, DIRECTV, DISH, Verizon Fios, Optimum, Cox, Hulu + Live TV or Sling. A Peacock subscription doesn't include it. The original NBCSN shut down at the end of 2021.
Carriage as of October 7, 2026. Launch details from NBCUniversal.
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NBCSN is back, but not where it used to be. The original NBC Sports Network went off the air at the end of 2021, when NBCUniversal moved its sports to USA Network, NBC and Peacock. On November 17, 2025, NBCUniversal launched a new 24/7 NBC Sports Network with the same NBCSN name. Right now it's carried by only a few TV providers. Here's where to find it, the channel numbers we could confirm, and what it airs.
Who carries the new NBCSN
| Provider | Carries NBCSN? | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | Yes (first to launch it) | Search "NBCSN" in the live guide; no channel numbers |
| Xfinity | Yes | Channel 1211 in many markets (check your local guide) |
| Fubo | Yes (added in 2026) | Search "NBCSN" in the guide |
| Spectrum, DIRECTV, DISH, Verizon Fios, Optimum, Cox | No carriage found as of Oct. 7, 2026 | Check your provider's lineup for updates |
| Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV | No carriage found as of Oct. 7, 2026 | - |
As of October 7, 2026. NBCUniversal announced the launch and its first carriers. Xfinity and Fubo carriage comes from their launch announcements and coverage. Carriage is still rolling out, so check your provider's lineup and your local guide.
NBCSN on Xfinity
Xfinity was the first cable company to add the new NBCSN, and it was reported on channel 1211 in major Xfinity markets at launch. Check your local guide to confirm. At launch, Comcast added it to Xfinity's Popular TV package and the Sports & News TV bundle rather than the most basic lineup, so check your package. If 1211 doesn't tune, search "NBCSN" in the X1 guide or say "NBCSN" into the voice remote.
NBCSN on YouTube TV and Fubo
Streaming services don't use channel numbers. NBCUniversal launched NBCSN for all YouTube TV base-plan subscribers. If you're on a smaller YouTube TV plan, check its channel list. You may also see extra NBCSN feeds during busy sports windows, when several events air at once. On Fubo, NBCSN arrived in 2026 after Fubo and NBCUniversal reached a new carriage deal. Search "NBCSN" or "NBC Sports Network" in either app's guide. Not sure YouTube TV fits? Read the downsides of YouTube TV.
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What's on NBCSN?
NBCUniversal built the new NBCSN to give pay-TV customers many of the sports that also stream on Peacock. Its lineup includes:
- NBA Monday night games and NBA playoff games
- MLB regular-season games and select postseason games
- Premier League soccer
- WNBA regular-season and playoff games
- Big Ten and Notre Dame football; Big Ten, Big East and Big 12 basketball
- Select golf majors coverage, cycling (Tour de France, Vuelta), horse racing undercards and Olympic sports
- Studio shows such as PFT Live and The Dan Patrick Show
Is NBCSN the same as Peacock?
No. NBCSN is a live TV channel that you get through a TV provider. A Peacock subscription doesn't unlock it, and there's no standalone NBCSN app. There is a lot of overlap, though: many NBA, MLB and Premier League events that stream on Peacock also air on NBCSN. If your TV provider doesn't carry NBCSN, Peacock is often the easiest way to watch the same events. Xfinity customers should check whether Peacock is included with their plan: is Peacock free with Xfinity?
NBCSN vs USA Network and NBC
NBC Sports content is now spread across three places: NBC (the broadcast network, free with an antenna), NBCSN (the new cable channel), and Peacock. USA Network belongs to a different company now, Versant, but still carries some sports, such as WNBA and NASCAR. For your local NBC station, see what channel NBC is on.
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Frequently asked questions
Did NBCSN shut down?
The original NBCSN shut down at the end of 2021. NBCUniversal launched a new NBC Sports Network, also called NBCSN, on November 17, 2025.
What channel is NBCSN on Xfinity?
It was reported on channel 1211 in major Xfinity markets. Check your local guide or search "NBCSN" to confirm.
Is NBCSN on Spectrum or DIRECTV?
We found no carriage on either as of October 7, 2026. YouTube TV, Xfinity and Fubo are the confirmed carriers.
Can I watch NBCSN with Peacock?
No. NBCSN requires a TV provider that carries it, but many of the same games also stream on Peacock.