Streaming services have made it easier than ever to watch MSNBC without cable. All you need is a subscription to one the services listed here and a device like a Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
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Which Streaming Services Offer MSNBC?
If you’re looking for a cheaper way to go All In With Chris Hayes, or catch the latest episode of The Rachel Maddow Show, the streaming services we cover here will help you get it done.
1. Sling TV
This affordable streaming service is a dependable way to watch MSNBC live.
Sling TV has two channel packages – Sling Blue and Sling Orange – each for $40 per month. You can stream MSNBC without cable by choosing the Blue package.
Other channels in Sling Blue include A&E, AMC, Fox Sports, and HGTV.
Channels in the Sling Orange package include: A&E, Cartoon Network, CNN, Disney Channel, HGTV, History Channel, and TBS.
The difference between the two tiers is Orange includes ESPN, and Blue has Fox Sports.
Learn more in our review of Sling TV.
2. fuboTV
If you love sports as much as you enjoy watching Morning Joe, fuboTV is worth trying. The fuboTV channel lineup includes a wide range of live sports, entertainment, and news content.
*Related: Love sports? Check out our guide on how to watch ESPN without cable and save $50+ per month.*
In addition to MSNBC, it also gets you popular channels like: AMC, Bravo, E!, Food Network, FX, FXM, FXX, Hallmark Channel, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, and the Travel Channel.
You can start streaming MSNBC today with its basic package.
3. DIRECTV STREAM
This isn’t the cheapest way to get MSNBC without a TV provider, but it is cheaper than cable. Formerly known as AT&T TV Now, DIRECTV STREAM’s ‘Entertainment’ Plan gives you anytime, unlimited access to MSNBC for about half the cost of cable.
*Related: Do you like to watch NBC News but don’t want cable? Read our guide on how to stream NBC without cable to learn more.
Its user interface is intuitive, and its channel list includes all the major networks. You can learn more about the price options, streaming quality and channel guide in our review of DIRECTV STREAM.
4. Hulu With Live TV
There are many things to like about this way to watch MSNBC online. Hulu Live includes an unlimited cloud DVR, local channels, multi-screen viewing, and customizable profiles.
But what really sets Hulu apart is its channel lineup and extensive on-demand content library, including all of its original titles like the popular Handmaid’s Tale.
Read our Hulu Live review to learn more.
5. YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a major player on the streaming scene. With an abundance of popular channels and everywhere access, it’s quickly becoming a top competitor for streamers.
What really makes this service shine is its unlimited cloud DVR. That’s right, unlimited. You can record as much as you like at no extra cost.
Learn more in review of YouTube TV.
Use the MSNBC App
Access to the MSNBC live stream is gated behind a login. However, signing up with any of the streaming services mentioned here will provide you access to the MSNBC app.
The app is full of live and on-demand content from the cable news channel.
This is a terrific way to stay current with the news regardless of where you’re at. If you’re at home, you can watch MSNBC on Roku, or on your mobile device when on the go.
Additionally, you can watch some MSNBC shows via Peacock Premium. Read our Peacock TV review to learn more.
Is MSNBC Available on Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, or Fire TV?
Yes, it is possible to watch the news station on your Roku device any major streaming platform.
You only need two things to watch MSNBC without cable:
- A subscription to a streaming service (like Hulu Live, FuboTV, Sling TV, etc.)
- A streaming device like AppleTV, Roku or Amazon Fire Stick
All of the popular streaming services have apps on AppleTV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast.
If you have an internet connection and a streaming platform, you’re set. Just set up the device, add the streaming service app and start watching.
Can I Watch MSNBC without a TV Provider?
It’s easy to think that you need a cable subscription to watch major news networks. However, you don’t need a TV provider to watch MSNBC or any other cable news networks.
Many live TV streaming services carry the news giant. Use a free trial to find the best service to meet your needs and you can watch free of a contract.
If you want to want to watch MSNBC live on Roku, or any other device, just select the streaming service you use and start watching your favorite show.
What is the Cheapest Way to Stream MSNBC?
While fuboTV or YouTube TV are true cable replacements, Sling TV is the most inexpensive way to stream MSNBC. You will need to choose the Sling Blue package to get the news channel.
Sling Blue also includes CNN and Fox News so you get the full spectrum of cable news. The Blue package carries roughly 45 other live TV channels.
*Missing out on your local channels? Read our guide on how to watch FOX shows without cable to learn how to get your local station.
Both fubo and YouTube TV cost over $60 for a month whereas Sling TV costs $35 a month for the respective base packages. Choosing Sling Blue provides an instant savings of at least $30.
You can use those savings for an on-demand service or some other need you may have in your budget.
Summary
If watching MSNBC or any other channel is keeping you in an overpriced cable contract, there are cheaper ways to watch the news.
Try one of the services today and start saving money. Just think of what you could do with the money you save!
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I’m Nicole Schmoll – a master’s-educated professional writer, mompreneur, and co-founder of Frugal Rules.
As a freelance copywriter in Omaha, I still believe that writing is an artistic expression. Every time I strike the keys, I intend to evoke a response from my listeners. I left my full-time career as a senior copywriter for an insurance agency to start my own freelance writing business.
I love watching and writing about TV (and how to stream it!)
