It’s Thanksgiving Day, and if you’re a Fubo subscriber, that means you can’t watch two of the biggest TV events today: this morning’s official Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast and tonight’s NFL matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens. And it’s all because of the ongoing feud between streaming service Fubo and NBCUniversal. Channels like NBC, USA Network, Telemundo, and Bravo shut down on Fubo on November 21, 2025 at 5 PM ET and as of now, there is no estimated date for their return.
A message issued by Fubo to its customers stated, “Fubo believes that customers should have the option to choose between multiple distributors to access the content of their choice. Unfortunately, NBCU has offered terms regarding pricing and packaging that are significantly above those offered to other distributors.” A statement from an NBCU spokesperson said, “Fubo has decided to drop NBCUniversal programming despite hundreds of other distributors offering similar agreed terms. Unfortunately, this is the same for Fubo – they have dropped several networks in recent years at the expense of their customers, who are increasingly losing content.” (For example, Fubo cuts Warner-owned channels in 2024.)
Although the companies are continuing discussions to reach an agreement, there has been no progress to be announced as of Thursday morning. Fubo has already begun emailing customers to note that the $15 credit will be applied to their bills “on or after December 1st.” But in the meantime, if you’re a fubo subscriber and wondering what to do, here’s what you need to know about the fubo-NBC blackout, which channels are missing and your options for where to watch them.
What time does the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start?
The parade begins today (Thanksgiving morning) at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT on NBC and Peacock. The double telecast will take place at 2PM ET/PT.
When does the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens game start?
The Bengals vs. Ravens Thanksgiving Day game will kick off at 8:20 PM ET/5:20 PM PT on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
Which channels are no longer available on fubo?
The following is a list of NBC owned or operated channels that are not currently available on Fubo:
Local Channel:
Regional Sports Channels:
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NBC Sports California Plus
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NBC Sports California Plus 3
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National Channel:
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E! entertainment television
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Oxygen True Crime Archives
Why are these NBC-owned channels currently unavailable?
According to Fubo, the NBC channels were removed from the platform due to disagreements over their long-standing content distribution agreement that has yet to be resolved.
When will the missing channels come back?
There is no information available about when the series will return to NBC’s channels. Negotiations are ongoing between the companies.
Is fubo offering any discounts while these channels are missing?
In a message to customers, Fubo said, “If NBCU programming remains off Fubo for an extended period of time, we will deposit $15 directly into your Fubo account.” At least one fubo customer on our staff received an email confirming that the credit will be automatically applied in the December billing cycle.
What options do the audience have in the meantime?
Looking to switch from fubo? You have plenty of options, including Peacock, DirecTV, and Hulu + Live TV. Here are some of your options:
Watch NBC on Peacock
For $17 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription that includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during specified games and events) and the ability to download select titles for offline viewing.
$10.99/month on Peacock
Get a deal at Peacock with Walmart+
Walmart+ members get free Peacock Premium (or Paramount+ Essentials) included in their membership at no additional cost. A monthly subscription to Walmart+ costs $12.99, and the annual plan usually costs $98, but right now, you can get half off the annual subscription. That means you’ll only pay $49 for Peacock and get benefits like five free months of Apple Music, discounts on Cinemark movie theater subscriptions, 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 to traitor To poker face And twisted MetalThe 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 the premium plan and goes up to $16.99 for the ad-free Premium Plus plan, if you’re a Walmart+ customer you get an ad-supported subscription for free, not a bad deal if you’re currently going without NBC.
$49 at Walmart+
Try DirecTV Free for 5 Days, and Get $30 Off Your First Month
DirecTV — which Engadget dubbed the best cable service without a contract — offers a ton of great live channels, including NBC, Bravo, MSNBC, and the rest of NBCU’s offerings, which means you can watch thousands of live sports programs, live TV, and more with a regular subscription. And right now, for a limited time, you can get a $20 bill credit in your first month when you sign up, plus at least That’s an extra $10 per month off for your first 24 months with a DirecTV Choice, Ultimate or Premier package – that’s a savings of over $250. You can find information about each package here.
Right now you can also get a 5-day free trial to test out the platform.
$30 Off Your First Month of DirecTV
Try Hulu + Live TV Free
Engadget named Hulu + Live TV 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 others. You can sign up for Hulu + Live TV for $89.99/month for guaranteed access to all your favorite NBC shows and sports. If you’re optimistic and don’t think the Fubo/NBC dispute will last long, you can also sign up for a free 3-day trial.
You’ll enjoy access to unlimited DVR storage, the ability to stream to multiple devices, and much more.
Hulu at $89.99/month
Other services to watch NBC
If I switch to a different service, can I cancel or pause fubo in the meantime?
Fubo doesn’t allow customers to pause their subscription, so if you want to make any changes, you can cancel your plan immediately.
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