How to Watch NBC San-diego For Free & Without Cable
Last updated: September 21, 2026
NBC San-diego is one of the local channels serving the San Diego 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 San Diego 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 and Sling TV also include NBC, though you pay from the first day.
Every Local Channel in San Diego
Here is the full San Diego 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) |
| NBC KNSD · Ch 39 | YesGood | DirecTV Stream (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV Sling TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| UNIVISION KBNT · Ch 17.1 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| UNIMAS KDTF · Ch 36.17 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) |
| ABC KGTV · Ch 10 | YesGood | DirecTV Stream (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| The CW KFMB-DT2 · Ch 8.2 | YesGood | YouTube TV (free trial) |
| CBS KFMB · Ch 8 | YesGood | Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| FOX KSWB · Ch 69 | YesGood | DirecTV Stream (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Hulu + Live TV YouTube TV (free trial) |
| Telemundo KUAN · Ch 48 | YesGood | 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego is rated good.
- Which streaming services have NBC?
- In the San Diego market, NBC is carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. Of those, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV offer free trials.
Last updated: September 21, 2026