MSNBC is NBC’s “cable news” channel — a direct competitor of FOX News and CNN. The channel features fan-favorite programs including The Rachel Maddow Show, The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, and Morning Joe. I show below how to watch it without cable or satellite.

In a hurry? If you just want to start streaming MSNBC right now, here’s a quick rundown:

Fubo: Get 150+ channels including MSNBC. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.
DIRECTV STREAM: Full cable replacement service with all the channels you expect. A 5-day free trial is now available for DIRECTV STREAM.
Sling TV: Low cost and highly customizable service with MSNBC in its base plan. Save 50% on Sling TV now!

Table Of Contents

1 How to Get MSNBC Without Cable
2 Our Choice
3 FAQs

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How to Get MSNBC Without Cable

At one time, cutting cable meant losing channels like MSNBC. But today, staying informed without cable has never been simpler. All the following offer MSNBC:

Streaming Features

MSNBC on an Android phone running Sling TV.

A cloud DVR comes with the base plans of all these services. They all offer unlimited storage except for Sling TV, which provides 50 hours. You can also watch on multiple devices simultaneously.

All of these streaming services support most modern devices. These include smart TVs (eg, Android and Samsung), “stick” devices (eg, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Roku), and mobile devices (iOS and Android). Other devices are also supported like gaming consoles too (eg, Xbox and PlayStation) and other smart TVs.

Our Choice

Staying informed is essential, and MSNBC is there for you. Now you have the tools to access it in the post-cable world. There’s no reason to cling to the way we’ve always done things when there are better (and cheaper) options for the future.

Sling TV is my top choice for MSNBC given that it is included in its base and low-cost Blue plan. Save 50% on your first month of Sling TV.

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FAQs

How can I watch MSNBC with an antenna?

MSNBC is not broadcast over the air, so you can’t set up an antenna and watch it. But it’s still a great idea to get an antenna. In most areas, they allow you to stream a ton of HD channels — including the local affiliates that provide local and national news.

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.