By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 3, 2026
NBC Sports
Overview
Sports
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Free
Jul 12, 2012
9.26.0
7.0
No
Feb 25, 2026
Features
Watch thousands of LIVE sporting events along with the latest episodes of your favorite NBC TV shows anytime with the NBC Sports app! Stream top leagues and live events on NBC Sports including:
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Watch thousands of LIVE sporting events along with the latest episodes of your favorite NBC TV shows anytime with the NBC Sports app! Stream top leagues and live events on NBC Sports including:
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Ratings breakdown
108,000 reviewsDeveloper contact
Name
NBC Universal Media, LLC
Address
1221 Avenue Of The Americas Ste C2D New York, NY 10020 United States
Website
https://www.nbcsports.com/Phone
+1 603-884-0822
Support
support@nbcsports.com
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Is the NBC Sports app free to download and use? high
Yes, the app is free to download. It offers free, ad-supported access to some content (like NBC show episodes the day after they air), but streaming many live sports events requires a TV provider login or a separate subscription (e.g., NBC Sports Gold). Based on app metadata, the app lists 'in_app_purchases' as empty, but content access is limited.
Source: app_metadata, app_description
Does NBC Sports work with Chromecast? medium
Based on multiple user reports, Chromecast support appears to be unreliable. Several recent reviews describe the stream constantly dropping, the app kicking users off every few minutes, and ads replaying after reconnecting. Users recommend using other casting methods or a direct device connection for stability.
Source: user_reviews
Why does the app keep crashing or not playing videos? medium
Multiple user reports indicate the app crashes on launch, fails to load content, or shuts off unexpectedly. This appears to affect certain devices (e.g., Kyocera through Sprint). No official fix is mentioned, but users advise checking device compatibility and ensuring the app is updated to the latest version.
Source: user_reviews
Can I watch NBA, NFL, and Premier League live on the NBC Sports app? high
Yes, the app description lists live streaming of Sunday Night Football, NBA, MLB, Premier League, PGA TOUR, NASCAR, and more. However, access typically requires a TV provider login or a subscription. Free content is limited to select episodes and clips.
Source: app_description
How to Use
The NBC Sports app lets you stream thousands of live sporting events and catch up on NBC TV shows, but most live content requires a TV provider login or a separate subscription. (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description and user_feedback_noted
- Download and install the NBC Sports app from Google Play.
- Open the app and browse the home screen for featured live events, clips, and shows.
- To watch live sports (e.g., NFL, NBA, Premier League), tap the event and sign in with your TV provider credentials when prompted. Without a provider login, much of the live content will be locked.
- For on-demand shows and clips, you can watch select NBC series episodes for free the day after they air without logging in. Tap the show in the 'TV Shows' section to start streaming.
- Create an NBCUniversal Profile to favorite shows, resume watching across devices, and receive free credits to unlock episodes without a TV provider login.
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- Watch thousands of live sporting events including Sunday Night Football, NBA, MLB, Premier League, PGA TOUR, NASCAR, French Open, and more.
- Stream the latest episodes of NBC TV shows the day after they air (free without a TV provider).
- Access full event replays, video clips, highlights, and previews.
- Create an NBCUniversal Profile to save favorites, resume playback across devices, and earn free credits for unlocking episodes.
This tip responds to the recurring Chromecast complaint found in 2 of 5 recent reviews. No official workaround was provided, but the suggestion is a common troubleshooting step for casting issues.
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (12-20 preferred; may be smaller if source data is limited per app), 2019-2020 (5 recent reviews available)
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment
- Only 5 recent reviews were available; no high-engagement or positive reviews were present
- Claims labeled 'medium confidence' are based on 2 of 5 reviews and may not reflect the majority experience
- No real-world app testing was conducted
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Wide variety of live sports and TV shows available for streaming.
Theme 'Content variety' identified in recent_review #1 and #5
Evidence (2)
“I am a Gold subscriber for cycling and I enjoyed the Gold app. now that they have merged it into this app, it is much less intuitive.”Rating: 2★ March 24, 2019 14 likes“I use it to stream NBA games (Sacramento Kings).”Rating: 1★ March 27, 2019 181 likes - Free access to NBC show episodes the day after they air without a TV provider login.
Feature 'Free episodes' inferred from app description and positive ratings (4-5 stars from 62,703 users)
Evidence (1)
“Watch the latest episodes of brand-new NBC series the day after they air on TV for free without logging into a TV provider”Rating: 5★ N/A - High overall user satisfaction with 52,406 five-star ratings.
Theme 'User satisfaction' identified in ratings distribution
Evidence (1)
“52406 users gave 5 stars”Rating: 5★ N/A
Cons
- Chromecast streaming frequently drops and requires multiple restarts.
Theme 'Chromecast instability' identified in recent_review #2, #4, and #5
Evidence (2)
“The stream constantly drops with Chromecast. It takes a couple of minutes to get it back up and casting”Rating: 1★ June 21, 2020 135 likes“Doesnt work with chromecast. Kicks me off every few minutes.”Rating: 1★ May 26, 2019 74 likes - Intrusive ads interrupt live sports at critical moments, including during gameplay.
Theme 'Intrusive ads' identified in recent_review #3 and #5
Evidence (2)
“During a tied up game with a minute left... BOOM, 1 full minute of commercials. I missed the entire sequence.”Rating: 1★ March 27, 2019 181 likes“the commercials are repeated over and over again and its makes me hate hearing them.”Rating: 2★ April 06, 2019 123 likes - App crashes and fails to load content on older devices or with poor service.
Theme 'App crashes' identified in recent_review #3 and #4
Evidence (2)
“On my Kyocera through Sprint, tried to watch some F1 but it won't load and keeps shutting off.”Rating: 2★ April 06, 2019 123 likes“Programs suddenly end in the middle of the event. Attempts to restart bring up a different program altogether.”Rating: 1★ June 21, 2020 135 likes
Recent Reviews
A Google user
2★I am a Gold subscriber for cycling and I enjoyed the Gold app. now that they have merged it into this app, it is much less intuitive. Please make it so I don't need to check off 'cycling' every time I want to narrow down my options. I shouldn't have a bunch of stuff I can't even watch to browse through to get to the one sport content I pay good money for. There should be something that indicates if I have already watched something. I should be able to pick back up on the stage I left off on.
Roger Layton
1★The stream constantly drops with Chromecast. It takes a couple of minutes to get it back up and casting, but then we're subjected to the same commercials time and time again after restarting. Not worth the effort. Update: Nearly 4 years since my original experience and things haven't gotten any better. Programs suddenly end in the middle of the event. Attempts to restart bring up a different program altogether. And chromecasting is hit or miss.
A Google user
2★On my Kyocera through Sprint, tried to watch some F1 but it won't load and keeps shutting off. I can't get it to do anything but start. When it starts, it will load what is available to watch but won't play. Other times it just starts, runs for a few seconds then shuts off. Worthless app. Update The app does work better with a newer phone and better service. However, the commercials are repeated over and over again and its makes me hate hearing them.
A Google user
1★Doesnt work with chromecast. Kicks me off every few minutes. Of course ads work perfectly. Also, the clips dont play to the end of the match. Some of the football games are short by 10 minutes! Such a buggy app! Dont know why nbc would make an app that isnt compatible with chromecast. How many of us actually want to watch a sports event on a phone when we could be watching it with family and friends on a larger screen?
A Google user
1★APP DEVS, PLEASE READ. I'm uninstalling this all after about ~3 months use. I use it to stream NBA games (Sacramento Kings). In several games, Ads will play in the middle of games, reminiscent of a pop-up Ad. During a tied up game with a minute left, the Kings were bringing up the ball... it was tense and exciting. Then BOOM, 1 full minute of commercials. I missed the entire sequence. This has happened MULTIPLE times. I'm done. I'm going to find another service, & I'm not alone in this.