National Geographic is a popular network for anyone interested in nature, history and science-based documentaries and shows, and the cheapest way to watch the live channel is Sling TV. With most of the popular live TV streaming services offering access to National Geographic, consumers have a variety of options to choose from.
Before getting into those live TV options, it is worth noting that a wide selection of National Geographic shows and content can be watched with a Disney+ subscription. With Disney+ plans starting at just $9.99 a month, this is one of the very cheapest ways to watch Nat Geo content without cable.
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For those wanting a live TV package that includes the network, here are the streaming services that currently offer access to the live National Geographic channel.
- Sling TV from $40/mo
- Fubo from $80/mo
- Hulu Live TV from $77/mo
- YouTube TV from $73/mo
Cheapest Way To Watch National Geographic
Sling TV is the cheapest way to watch National Geographic live. Sling TV offers two main plans, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, and both cost a minimum of $40 a month. However, the Sling Blue package is the only one that includes National Geographic in its channel lineup.
In addition to National Geographic, Sling Blue subscribers get access more than 40 channels, including Discovery, Syfy, USA Network and truTV. Sling Blue subscribers also get access to 50 hours of DVR, the ability to watch on multiple devices at the same time, and the option to watch a selection of on-demand content.
For those that find the channel lineup to be a little too limited, there is the option to combine the two base plans through the Sling Orange & Blue package. Starting at $55 a month, the Orange & Blue plan unlocks access to both channel lineups, including National Geographic.
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Other Ways To Watch National Geographic
While Sling TV is the cheapest overall, it is not the only option, and the next cheapest is YouTube TV. Priced at $72.99 a month, the base plan unlocks access to more than 100 channels, an unlimited DVR, and the ability to share a subscription with five other people.
With the network included in its 95+ channel lineup, Hulu Live TV is another good option for National Geographic. One of the additional benefits of Hulu Live TV is that it also includes Disney+ at no additional cost, making it possible to also access Nat Geo content directly through the Disney+ app as well.
DirecTV Stream offers multiple plans to choose from and all of them include National Geographic. The cheapest Entertainment package costs $79.99 a month and unlocks access to more than 90 channels, including Nat Geo, and an unlimited DVR.
Similar to DirecTV Stream, Fubo also offers multiple plans with the price starting at $79.99 a month. While all of Fubo’s packages include National Geographic, Fubo also applies an RSN fee in many locations, which could increase the monthly cost by up to $16 a month.
National Geographic And TV Everywhere
Another option for watching National Geographic content is directly through the National Geographic app or website. Thanks to TV Everywhere support, live TV users are able to log in and watch the live channel, as well as a variety of on-demand shows and movies.
Watching National Geographic content directly through the app or website still requires a paid live TV subscription, so this won’t help to lower the price.
While TV Everywhere support is not always available for every channel and through all live TV streaming services, that’s not an issue with National Geographic. All of the live TV services that currently include the Nat Geo network in their channel lineup also offer TV Everywhere support for National Geographic.
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