- NBC Sports is natively available on the Amazon App Store of Firestick.
- People residing outside geo-restricted countries can sideload the APK version on Firestick.
- Firestick also supports streaming the web version of NBC Sports (https://www.nbc.com/sign-in).
If you are a sports lover, NBC Sports is a must-have app on Firestick to watch live sports events. Additionally, you also watch sports News and highlights. You can watch NBC Sports for free with Pay TV credentials. Alternatively, you can stream its content with a live TV streaming service subscription. Apart from downloading the app on your Firestick, you can stream the content using the Silk browser.
Since NBC Sports is region-specific, it can’t be accessed in some countries. In such cases, you can install its APK file using the Downloader. The article will give you insights on all possible ways to get NBC Sports on Fire TV Stick.
How to Install NBC Sports on Fire TV Stick
Unlike other services, you cannot subscribe to NBC Sports directly. To access the NBC Sports content, you need to subscribe through your cable TV provider. You can also watch NBC Sports without a subscription, but you will not have full access to the NBC app.
1. Turn On your Fire TV/Stick and move on to its home page.
2. Connect the Firestick to WIFI and select the Find icon.
3. Select the Search bar and enter NBC Sports using the on-screen virtual keyboard.
4. Locate and open the official NBC Sports app from the search result.
5. Hit the Get/Download button to include the app on your Firestick app’s list.
6. After installing, click Open to launch the app on Firestick.
How to Activate NBC Sports on Firestick
You cannot stream the NBC Sports content directly after downloading the app. You need to activate the app to stream its content on your Firestick.
1. Open the NBC Sports app on your Firestick and hit the Sign in button.
2. Note down the activation code that appears on your Firestick screen.
3. Launch any of your desired browsers from the smartphone or PC.
4. Visit the NBC Sports activation website [nbc.com/activate] and enter the code displayed on the Fire TV screen.
5. Hit the Continue button and choose your cable TV provider.
6. Then, log in with your TV provider credentials
Finally, relaunch the app on Fire TV/Stick to stream your favorite content from the NBC Sports app.
How to Sideload NBC Sports APK on Firestick [Outside US]
If you reside outside the US, you cannot download the NBC Sports app directly from the Amazon App Store. You can sideload it using the Downloader.
1. Run the Downloader app on Firestick and click the Home tab from the left pane.
FYI: Enable the Install Unknown Apps option to sideload the app on Firestick. To enable it, go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install Unknown Apps → Downloader.
2. Input the APK URL (https://urlsrt.io/NBCSports) of the NBC Sports app and click the Go button to download the APK file.
3. Open the APK file and click the Install button to add the app to your Fire TV/Stick.
4. Now, open a VPN on your Firestick and connect to the US server.
5. After connecting to the US server, go to the Apps section on your Fire TV/Stick and launch the NBC Sports app.
6. Finally, activate the app and log in with TV provider credentials to stream your desired content.
How to Stream NBC Sports on Firestick Using a Browser
If you can’t install the NBC Sports app on your Firestick due to storage issues, you can access any browser on your Firestick to stream the content online.
1. Download the Silk Browser on Firestick and tap the search bar.
2. Enter https://www.nbc.com/sign-in using the on-screen keyboard and log in with your account.
3. Hit the Play button to watch NBC Sports content on Firestick using the Slik browser.
FAQ
You can fix the issue by reinstalling the app and restarting the Firestick. If it does not work, you can opt for other fixes, like clearing the cache, updating the app, and finally resting the Firestick.
To watch NBC Sports on Firestick without cable, you need to subscribe to streaming services like Sling TV, Fubo TV, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, and Hulu.