What Channel Is NBCSN on YouTube TV?
By American TV editorial team |
NBCSN is available on YouTube TV, but it has no channel number. Search “NBCSN” or “NBC Sports Network” in the live guide. NBCUniversal launched the new network first for all YouTube TV subscribers on November 17, 2025. If you now use a smaller or specialized plan, check that plan's current channel list rather than assuming every bundle includes the same networks.
Find NBCSN in the live guide
- Open the TV app and choose the Live tab.
- Search for NBCSN or NBC Sports Network.
- Switch away from a custom guide if the channel is hidden.
- Select the live feed or the upcoming event, rather than a replay or related highlight.
Unlike traditional cable lineups, the service organizes channels by name and guide position, not a universal numeric slot. Moving a channel in a custom guide does not change whether your subscription includes it.
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.
Watch Wizards at Pistons on November 9
The next Monday game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. See our Wizards–Pistons viewing guide for the matchup and platform information. The page title refers to another TV service, but the NBCSN and Peacock assignment is the same national game.
If NBCSN is missing
Check the plan's network list, disable a custom guide that hides channels, and make sure the app is using the intended household account. Update the app if it cannot load the guide. If the network is included but the live feed fails, ask support to investigate the account or device rather than looking for a nonexistent numeric channel.
Peacock is a separate option for the same Monday NBA games. It is not needed solely to unlock an NBCSN feed already included in your TV subscription, but it may matter for other Peacock-exclusive sports. Compare the exact game schedule before buying two services for the same event.
When searching the guide, use the full network name to distinguish the national channel from regional sports networks. Add the game to your library ahead of tip-off if you want the service to record it, and confirm the recording setting rather than assuming it is automatic.
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Frequently asked questions
What number is NBCSN on YouTube TV?
There is no numeric channel. Search NBCSN or NBC Sports Network in the live guide.
Was the new network launched on this service?
Yes. NBCUniversal announced its November 17, 2025 launch first for all YouTube TV subscribers. Confirm inclusion if you use a newer specialized plan.
Do I also need Peacock for the same Monday NBA game?
Not if your included NBCSN feed carries that game. Peacock is a separate streaming alternative, not a requirement for watching an authorized NBCSN feed.