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NBC News NOW is a free ad‑supported streaming television (FAST) news channel owned and operated by the NBCUniversal News Group, a division of NBCUniversal (Comcast), with its headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan, New York City . The channel was launched on May 29, 2019, as the streaming video news service of NBC News, initially broadcasting eight hours of live programming per day with the goal of eventually operating 24/7 . NBC News NOW is designed to provide a digital-native news experience, distinct from NBC’s broadcast evening news, MSNBC, and CNBC, with content adapted for the over‑the‑top (OTT) viewing experience using high‑quality documentary‑style visuals and graphics . The service is free, ad‑supported, and does not require cable authentication, making it accessible to any viewer with an internet connection .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of rolling news, breaking news events, in‑depth reporting, and analysis. As of summer 2026, NBC News NOW has expanded its live programming to “14 hours per day on weekdays“, running from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Eastern Time . The expansion represents a significant increase from its original 8‑hour schedule, delivering more original programming than any other streaming news service . The channel’s weekday lineup is anchored by a rotation of NBC News correspondents and hosts, featuring live reports from the field, taped feature stories, explainers, and regularly updated headlines . A major addition to the lineup is The Chris Jansing Report – in July 2025, NBC News announced that veteran anchor Chris Jansing would return to daytime television with a new 1:00 P.M. ET weekday program on NBC News NOW .

Starting in summer 2026, the channel will add a new two‑hour weekday program hosted by Christine Romans at 10:00 A.M. ET . Romans, who joined NBC News in 2023 after 24 years at CNN, has been promoted to the role of Chief Business Correspondent for the network . Her show will focus on economic news, financial markets, and business reporting, providing coverage as markets open and economic stories take shape during the trading day . NBC News executives Rebecca Blumenstein (President, Editorial, NBC News) and Janelle Rodriguez (EVP, Programming, NBC News) oversee the channel’s programming strategy, describing Romans as someone who “brings deep expertise and clarity to complex, fast‑moving stories, from inflation and government shutdowns to the global impact of war and the forces shaping the modern economy” . The channel also airs encore presentations of NBC News magazines and documentaries during late‑evening and overnight hours, serving as a complement to its live lineup . In the first quarter of 2026, NBC News NOW recorded its most‑watched quarter in a year, with March 2026 representing its strongest month since June 2025 .

As part of its expansion, NBC News NOW will move to a new dedicated studio, Studio 3A at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, a state‑of‑the‑art space previously used by MSNBC (which has since been renamed MS NOW and moved its New York studios to a new facility near Times Square) . The move represents an investment in the channel’s production quality and signals NBC News’ commitment to its streaming service as a priority for the network’s future .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream, NBC News NOW is not a traditional broadcast television station with over‑the‑air or cable distribution. Instead, the channel is accessible as tv online via multiple free streaming platforms across the United States and internationally. The channel is available on the official NBC News website at nbcnews.com and within the NBC News mobile applications for iOS and Android devices, which provide 24‑hour live streaming . The channel is also distributed on connected TV platforms including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV, as well as on smart TVs from manufacturers such as Samsung, LG, and Vizio .

NBC News NOW is available on Amazon Prime Video as part of that platform’s dedicated news destination, accessible to all Amazon customers in the U.S. at no additional cost . The channel is also included as one of 22 FAST channels within NBC News’ new direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) subscription service, priced between $4‑7 per month, which offers ad‑free and limited‑ad streaming options, exclusive video briefings from correspondents including Richard Engel, Steve Kornacki, Kristen Welker, and Laura Jarrett, and early access to podcasts and programs such as Dateline and Meet the Press . Viewers outside the United States can also watch NBC News NOW live on YouTube internationally, as well as on Sky TV and Virgin Media in the United Kingdom .

The channel is part of a growing portfolio of streaming news services from major broadcast networks, competing directly with ABC News Live, CBS News 24/7, Fox’s LiveNOW, and CNN Headlines, all of which offer similar free, ad‑supported 24‑hour news streams . NBC News NOW is led by the NBCUniversal News Group, with Cesar Conde serving as Chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group, overseeing NBC News, MSNBC, and CNBC, and with Rebecca Blumenstein and Janelle Rodriguez directly managing NBC News NOW’s editorial and programming operations . The channel is also available on the Peacock streaming service in both the United States and Canada, extending its reach to Peacock’s millions of subscribers .

As of 2026, NBC News NOW has become a significant player in the streaming news market, with its expansion to 14 live hours per day and the addition of Christine Romans’ business‑focused program positioning it to compete aggressively for viewers seeking free, accessible, and continuous live news coverage. The channel’s ability to attract audiences during breaking news events, such as its coverage of the Artemis landing in March 2026, which delivered the largest Friday primetime audience in the channel’s history, demonstrates its growing relevance in the digital news ecosystem . With its combination of experienced anchors, high‑quality production values, and strategic distribution across multiple free platforms, NBC News NOW continues to extend the reach of NBC News’ journalism to viewers who have cut the cord or prefer streaming over traditional broadcast and cable television.

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