The new NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) is due to launch next week. The channel will initially become available to YouTube TV subscribers, before going live for other pay-tv distributors at a later date.
Key Takeaways
- NBC Sports Network returns on November 17, 2025, launching first on YouTube TV, with Xfinity and other pay-TV platforms to follow.
- The new NBCSN will feature a broad sports lineup, including NBA, MLB, Premier League, Olympic coverage, and popular sports talk shows.
- NBCSN is designed to complement Peacock without replacing it, offering a linear alternative to those who want it.
The previous NBCSN officially came to an end in late 2021. At the time, it was understood the channel closed as part of an attempt to shift focus and content to Peacock and USA.
NBCSN is now scheduled to return on Monday, Nov. 17, and will exclusively be available through pay-tv distributors.
The channel will first launch on YouTube TV, with a launch on Xfinity taking place at some point after. NBC Sports has also confirmed support for other distributors will be announced at a later date.
“NBCUniversal delivers the biggest moments in sports, and the new NBC Sports Network gives pay-tv customers a seamless way to enjoy the wide range of sports in our portfolio, adding an important pillar in our linear and streaming strategy,” said Matt Schnaars, President, Platform Distribution and Partnerships, NBCUniversal.
In terms of what viewers can expect, the new version of NBC Sports Network will again feature a wide range of live sports and related programming, including:
- Monday Night NBA games and NBA Playoffs
- Dozens of MLB regular-season and select post-season games (due to be announced soon)
- Premier League soccer matches
- Gold Zone hosted by Scott Hanson (daily whip-around coverage for Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games in February 2026)
- WNBA Regular Season and Playoff games
- Big Ten and Notre Dame Football
- Big Ten, Big East and Big 12 Men’s and Women’s Basketball
- Golf Majors (includes select coverage of U.S. Open and The Open Championship)
- Cycling (Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes; Vuelta a España, and more)
- Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks undercard races
- Olympic Sports (e.g., Figure Skating, Ski & Snowboard, Gymnastics, Swimming, Track & Field)
- Popular shows, including PFT Live, The Dan Patrick Show, The Dan Le Batard Show, and Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry
While a lot of this content is also available to stream on Peacock, the launch of the channel is designed to offer a linear experience for those not primarily using Peacock to watch live sports.
“NBCSN is a win across the board – driving value for fans and distributors who prefer an aggregated experience, league and conference partners seeking broad reach, and advertisers targeting engaged sports audiences – while also creating a new monetization path for some of our most premium programming and supporting NBCU’s commitment to serving viewers wherever they watch, whether on Peacock, pay-tv, or both,” said Schnaars.
Based on the information provided, the return of NBCSN isn’t expected to result in any sports content being pulled from Peacock.
Instead, Peacock and NBCSN is expected to cater to different users, meeting them were they want to watch live sports.
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