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National Geographic
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National Geographic
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A&E
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A&E
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AMC
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AMC
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BET
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BET
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Bravo
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Bravo
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Cartoon Network
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Cartoon Network
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CNN
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CNN
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Comedy Central
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Comedy Central
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Discovery
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Discovery
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Disney Channel
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Disney Channel
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Disney Junior
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Disney Junior
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E!
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E!
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ESPN
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ESPN
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Food Network
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Food Network
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Fox News
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Fox News
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Freeform
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Freeform
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FX
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FX
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FXX
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FXX
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Hallmark Channel
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Hallmark Channel
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HGTV
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HGTV
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The History Channel
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The History Channel
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Investigation Discovery
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Investigation Discovery
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Lifetime
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Lifetime
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MS NOW
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MS NOW
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MTV
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MTV
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Nickelodeon
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Nickelodeon
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Paramount Network
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Paramount Network
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SYFY
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TBS
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TLC
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TLC
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TNT
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TNT
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Travel Channel
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Travel Channel
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truTV
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truTV
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USA Network
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USA Network
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VH1
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VH1
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WE tv
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WE tv
DIRECTVFuboHuluPhiloSling TVYouTube TV
Free TrialFree TrialFree 3-Day TrialFree TrialSave with SlingFree Trial
$20.99$9.99$28.99$25$19.99$29.99$45.99$45.99$64.99
National Geographic$22$59$61--✓-✓$18

You can stream National Geographic with a live TV streaming service. No cable or satellite subscription needed. Start watching with a free trial.

You have 5 options to watch National Geographic online. You can watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, and YouTube TV. Unfortunately, you cannot stream National Geographic with Philo.

TV Everywhere App

Some live TV streaming services include access to Nat Geo TV App, which has live and on demand National Geographic shows.

DIRECTVFuboHuluPhiloSling TVYouTube TV
National GeographicFree TrialFree TrialFree 3-Day TrialFree TrialSave with SlingFree Trial
$20.99$9.99$28.99$25$19.99$29.99$45.99$45.99$64.99
Nat Geo TV App+ $22+ $59+ $61--✓-✓+ $18

All Live TV Streaming Services to Watch National Geographic

Can I watch National Geographic with DIRECTV?

Yes, DIRECTV includes National Geographic as part of the DIRECTV MyEntertainment package for $42.99 a month, after a 5-Day Free Trial.

DIRECTV has 14 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, VH1, and WE tv.

This is the full DIRECTV Channel List.

Every DIRECTV subscriber can record National Geographic to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while up to 20 users can stream at the same time.

DIRECTV supports a wide-range of devices to stream National Geographic including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. DIRECTV is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and onn.

Can I watch National Geographic with Sling TV?

Yes, Sling TV includes National Geographic as part of their Sling Select package for $29.99 a month.

Sling TV has channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, and USA Network.

This is the full Sling TV Channel List.

Every Sling TV subscriber can record to their 50 hours Cloud DVR, which can be upgraded to 200 Hours for $5 a month. users can stream National Geographic on Sling TV at the same time.

Sling TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream National Geographic including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Sling TV is not available to stream on PlayStation, Nintendo, and onn.

Can I watch National Geographic with Hulu Live TV?

Yes, Hulu Live TV includes National Geographic as part of their Live TV Only package for $88.99 a month.

Hulu Live TV has 70 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, and VH1.

This is the full Hulu Live TV Channel List.

Every Hulu Live TV subscriber can record National Geographic to their Unlimited Cloud DVR,  while 2 users can stream at the same time. For $9.99/month, you can upgrade to use on unlimited devices at home and three on-the-road.

Hulu Live TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream National Geographic including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

Can I watch National Geographic with Fubo?

Yes, Fubo includes National Geographic as part of their Elite package.  The service costs $68.99, after a Free Trial.  

Fubo has 150 channels as part of their plan, including BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, and VH1.

This is the full Fubo Channel List.

Every Fubo subscriber can record National Geographic to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 10 users can stream at the same time.

Fubo supports a wide-range of devices to stream National Geographic including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Fubo is not available to stream on PlayStation, Nintendo, and onn.

Can I watch National Geographic with YouTube TV?

Yes, YouTube TV includes National Geographic as part of their YouTube TV package for $82.99 a month.

YouTube TV has 60 channels as part of their plan, including AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, VH1, and WE tv.

This is the full YouTube TV Channel List.

Every YouTube TV subscriber can record National Geographic to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 3 users can stream at the same time.

YouTube TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream National Geographic including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. YouTube TV is not available to stream on Nintendo and onn.

Can I watch National Geographic with Philo?

No, Philo does not offer National Geographic with the streaming service.

While they don’t offer National Geographic, they do have 60 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Comedy Central, Discovery, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TLC, Travel Channel, VH1, and WE tv. Philo costs $25, after a 7-Day Free Trial.

This is the full Philo Channel List.

Philo supports a wide-range of devices to stream including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Philo is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and onn.

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