How to Watch NBC Chico-redding For Free & Without Cable
Last updated: September 21, 2026
NBC Chico-redding is one of the local channels serving the Chico market. Below is how to watch it without a cable subscription, including the free options.
Watching NBC With an Antenna
NBC broadcasts free over the air in the Chico market. A standard antenna pulls it in at no monthly cost.
Streaming NBC Without Cable
With a free trial: DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV all carry NBC and let you watch free during the trial period before any charge.
No free trial, but they carry it: Hulu + Live TV also include NBC, though you pay from the first day.
Every Local Channel in Chico
Here is the full Chico lineup, whether each channel is available free with an antenna and how well it comes in, plus the streaming services that carry it.
| Channel | Antenna (Free) | Streaming services |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| NBC KNVN · Ch 24 | YesGood | DirecTV Stream (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| Univision KUCO · Ch 27.1 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| UniMás KKTF | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| ABC KRCR · Ch 7 | YesGood | Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| The CW KHSL-DT2 · Ch 12.2 | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) |
| CBS KHSL · Ch 12 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| FOX KCVU · Ch 20 | YesGood | DirecTV Stream (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
Antenna reception is free with a one-time antenna purchase. Services tagged “free trial” let you watch at no cost during the trial window; the rest require a paid subscription from day one.
NBC FAQ
- Can I watch NBC for free?
- Yes. NBC broadcasts free over the air in Chico, so a one-time antenna purchase gets you the live signal at no monthly cost. Several live TV streamers that carry it also offer free trials.
- Is NBC available with an antenna?
- Yes, reception in Chico is rated good.
- Which streaming services have NBC?
- In the Chico market, NBC is carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. Of those, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV offer free trials.
Last updated: September 21, 2026