After more than two months of contract disputes, NBCUniversal’s lineup of channels are still not being carried by Fubo, which is a bummer for anyone hoping to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics. Once again, NBC will be the primary place to watch the Winter Games, but Fubo subscribers will need to find alternate viewing methods if they want to watch events like figure skating, ice hockey, luge or skiing this year. The Olympics will also be broadcast on the USA Network and CNBC, and those channels are similarly blacked out on Fubo.
While the two media companies continue their negotiations, subscribers have had no choice but to sign up for other services — or at least test drive the ones that offer free trials — so if you’re a Fubo subscriber and you want to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics, here are some answers to your biggest questions, including which NBC channels are missing from the Fubo lineup, where to watch them, and when to tune in for Olympics coverage.
Which channels are broadcasting the Olympics?
Olympics coverage will be broadcast daily on NBC, USA, and CNBC. NBC will be the main hub for all U.S. coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, showing daily live coverage of many popular events and a primetime broadcast each night spotlighting the top moments from competition.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics without Fubo
The Olympics officially run from Feb. 6-22 and and you’ll also be able to stream every single event live on Peacock. If you want to tune in to daily coverage on NBC, USA, and CNBC, you can also find those on platforms like DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV.
Which channels are no longer available on Fubo?
The following is a list of channels owned or licensed by NBC that are not currently available on Fubo, including NBC, USA, and CNBC:
Local Channels:
Regional Sports Channels:
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NBC Sports California Plus
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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 Television
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Million Dollar Listing Vault
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Oxygen True Crime Archives
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?
Negotiations between the companies are ongoing, and after more than two months, there is still no projected return date.
What are the best alternatives to watch the Olympics?
Peacock is the most comprehensive place to see every Olympic event, and you can even find discounts and deals on subscriptions now. Every channel necessary to watch the Olympics is available on DirecTV, and Hulu + Live TV, too. Here are some of your choices if you’re looking for another way to watch the 2026 Winter Games.
Watch NBC on Peacock
For $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, including this week’s Sunday Night Football game and more. Plus, you’ll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show and much more.
For $17 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
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 usually 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 movie theater memberships, free shipping and delivery on Walmart purchases, discounts on gas and more.
Peacock is home to all kinds of original content, from Emmy Award-winning reality series The Traitors to Poker 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 regular Peacock subscription is $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, not a bad deal if you’re currently going without NBC.
Try DirecTV free for 5 days, and get $30 off your first three months
DirecTV — which Engadget dubbed the best cable service without a contract — offers loads of great live channels, including NBC, USA, Bravo, MSNBC, and the rest of NBCU’s offerings, which means you can watch thousands of live sporting events, live TV and more with a regular subscription.
You can get $10/off for your first three months of either the Ultimate or Premier package if you sign up now. You can find information on every package here. New subscribers are also eligible for a free 4-month trial of Spotify Premium, too.
You can also get a free 5-day trial to test out the platform.
Try Hulu + Live TV for free
Engadget named Hulu + Live TV as the best live TV streaming service for Disney+ or Hulu subscribers. That’s because it includes the basic (with ads) version of those services — along with ESPN Unlimited — at no extra charge. Of course, you also get a 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 free 3-day trial if you need a free and easy stopgap.
You’ll also enjoy access to unlimited DVR storage, the ability to stream on multiple devices and more.
