Can I watch NBC for free?

Yes. NBC broadcasts free over the air in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara is rated good.

Which streaming services have NBC?

In the Santa Barbara market, NBC is carried by Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream. Of those, Fubo, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream offer free trials.

How to Watch NBC Santa-barbara For Free & Without Cable

Last updated: June 15, 2026

NBC Santa-barbara is one of the local channels serving the Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara market. A standard antenna pulls it in at no monthly cost.

Over the air: Free · Reception: Good

Streaming NBC Without Cable

With a free trial: Fubo, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream 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.

FuboFree Trial

YouTube TVFree Trial

DirecTV StreamFree Trial

Hulu + Live TV

Every Local Channel in Santa Barbara

Here is the full Santa Barbara 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)
CBS KEYT · Ch 3	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV
NBC KSBY · Ch 6	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream (free trial)
Telemundo KTAS · Ch 33.1	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV
Univision KPMR · Ch 38.1	YesGood	Fubo (free trial)
UniMás KTSB	YesGood	Fubo (free trial)
CBS KCOY · Ch 12	YesGood	YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV
The CW KSBY-DT2 · Ch 6.2	YesGood	YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream (free trial)
FOX KKFX · Ch 24	YesGood	Fubo (free trial) YouTube TV (free trial) Hulu + Live TV DirecTV Stream (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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara is rated good.
Which streaming services have NBC?: In the Santa Barbara market, NBC is carried by Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream. Of those, Fubo, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream offer free trials.

Last updated: June 15, 2026