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NBC Sports Bay Area

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NBC Sports Bay Area - How To Watch Live Without Cable

You can ditch cable and stream NBC Sports Bay Area with a live TV streaming service. Start watching with a free trial (availability may vary) with a service below. These services typically range from $70 to $100 per month and offer apps for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and game consoles (check the services’ review pages here on The Streamable for details).

Watch every San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors game live, plus enjoy sports news, highlights, and analysis. Some services even offer cloud DVR storage and the ability to stream on multiple devices simultaneously. Unfortunately, the San Jose Earthquakes are no longer available on NBC Sports Bay Area, as they have moved to MLS Season Pass. Also, occasionally, due to scheduling conflicts, a Giants game might be aired on NBC Bay Area (KNTV), a local broadcast channel.

To watch NBC Sports Bay Area, you only have four options: you can watch with DIRECTV STREAM’s Choice Plan, which offers a 5-Day Free Trial. You can also watch NBC Sports Bay Area with YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV.

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What area does NBC Sports Bay Area cover? Where is NBC Sports Bay Area available?

You can watch NBC Sports Bay Area live in Northern California (including Fresno but not Bakersfield or San Luis Obispo), plus throughout Nevada and Hawaii. The coverage also extends to Oregon, but only as far north as Eugene. Corvallis and beyond are part of the NBC Sports Northwest channel region.

Blackouts might apply depending on the game, and some Bay Area teams may be found on another NBC Sports channel. For instance, Warriors fans in the Sacramento area won’t see their team on NBC Sports Bay Area, since NBC Sports California has exclusive rights to the Kings’ market. And San Jose has access to SJSU games, but not the Sharks.

What teams can you watch on NBC Sports Bay Area?

For professional sports teams, you have just two teams’ games on NBC Sports Bay Area: The San Francisco Giants and the Golden State Warriors. Fans of the San Francisco 49ers also tune in for shows related to the team and the game (such as pre-game and post-game summaries), but NFL games aren’t found on NBC Sports BA. Additionally, the San Jose Earthquakes used to be on the channel too but moved to Apple’s MLS Season Pass in 2023.

For non-professional teams, the network airs athletic events from San Jose State University and the university’s show “The Charge,” with the occasional broadcast from the West Coast Conference. High school sports also find their way onto the the channel at specific times of the year as well, specifically during tournament season.

How long has NBC Sports Bay Area been around?

The evolution of what is now known as NBC Sports Bay Area began in 1989 when it was originally called Pacific Sports Network. Over the years, the channel underwent several name changes to align with different ownerships and branding strategies. Notable transitions include becoming SportsChannel Bay Area in 1990, followed by SportsChannel Pacific in 1991. In 1998, the channel rebranded as Fox Sports Bay Area, and in 1999 became Fox Sports Net Bay Area. The name was further shortened to FSN Bay Area in 2004.

In 2008, a significant change occurred when Comcast SportsNet Bay Area (CSN Bay Area) was adopted. This change reflected Comcast’s ownership and was a precursor to the future evolution of the channel. The next major shift happened in 2017 when Comcast acquired NBC and the channel was rebranded as NBC Sports Bay Area. This final name change marked the channel’s alignment with the NBC network and culminated its transformation over more than three decades.

Where are the San Jose Earthquakes broadcast if not on NBC Sports Bay channel?

As of now, NBC Sports Bay Area does not broadcast San Jose Earthquakes games. In the past, the games were aired on NBC Sports Bay Area along with NBC Sports California. However, currently, you can watch San Jose Earthquakes games through MLS Season Pass, which is available for a monthly fee of $14.99 or an annual fee of $99.99, and there are no blackout restrictions.

Where can you watch the San Jose Sharks?

While the San Jose Sharks are in the most southern part of the Bay Area, they are not found on NBC Sports Bay Area. That’s because the Sharks are broadcast on NBC Sports California, which is also where you can find the Sacramento Kings play.

What local channel can you watch the Oakland A’s on?

Similar to the San Jose Sharks, the Oakland Athletics proximity to the Bay Area doesn’t mean that it is on the NBC Sports Bay Area channel. You can find the Oakland A’s baseball games on NBC Sports California, along with the Sharks and the Sacramento Kings.

All Live TV Streaming Services to Watch NBC Sports Bay Area

Can I watch NBC Sports Bay Area with DIRECTV STREAM?

Yes, DIRECTV STREAM includes NBC Sports Bay Area as part of the DIRECTV STREAM Choice package for $108.99 a month, after a 5-Day Free Trial.

When you subscribe to DIRECTV STREAM you can stream NBC Sports Bay Area to watch San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, and San Jose Sharks games.

DIRECTV STREAM has 65 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, History, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MSNBC, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Syfy, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, VH1, and WE tv.

This is the full DIRECTV STREAM Channel List.

Every DIRECTV STREAM subscriber can record NBC Sports Bay Area to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while up to 20 users can stream at the same time.

DIRECTV STREAM supports a wide-range of devices to stream NBC Sports Bay Area including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, 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 STREAM is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo.

Can I watch NBC Sports Bay Area with Hulu Live TV?

Yes, Hulu Live TV includes NBC Sports Bay Area as part of their Hulu Live TV package for $76.99 a month.

When you subscribe to Hulu Live TV you can stream NBC Sports Bay Area to watch San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, and San Jose Sharks games.

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, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, History, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MSNBC, 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 NBC Sports Bay Area 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 NBC Sports Bay Area including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, 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 NBC Sports Bay Area with Fubo?

Yes, Fubo includes NBC Sports Bay Area as part of their Pro package.  The service costs $91.99, after a 7-Day Free Trial.  

When you subscribe to Fubo you can stream NBC Sports Bay Area to watch San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, and San Jose Sharks games.

Fubo has 90 channels as part of their plan, including BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, MSNBC, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Syfy, TLC, Travel Channel, USA Network, and VH1.

This is the full Fubo Channel List.

Every Fubo subscriber can record NBC Sports Bay Area to their 1000 hours Cloud DVR, while 10 users can stream at the same time.

Fubo supports a wide-range of devices to stream NBC Sports Bay Area including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, 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 and Nintendo.

Can I watch NBC Sports Bay Area with YouTube TV?

Yes, YouTube TV includes NBC Sports Bay Area as part of their YouTube TV package for $72.99 a month.

When you subscribe to YouTube TV you can stream NBC Sports Bay Area to watch San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, and San Jose Sharks games.

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, MSNBC, 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 NBC Sports Bay Area to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 3 users can stream at the same time.

YouTube TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream NBC Sports Bay Area including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, 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.

Can I watch NBC Sports Bay Area with Philo?

No, Philo does not offer NBC Sports Bay Area with the streaming service.

While they don’t offer NBC Sports Bay Area, they do have 60 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Comedy Central, Discovery, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, History, 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, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Philo is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and LG Smart TV.

Can I watch NBC Sports Bay Area with Sling TV?

No, Sling TV does not offer NBC Sports Bay Area with the streaming service.

While they don’t offer NBC Sports Bay Area, they do have 30 channels as part of their $40 a month plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, HGTV, History, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MSNBC, Syfy, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, and USA Network.

This is the full Sling TV Channel List.

Sling TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, 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 and Nintendo.

More NBC Sports Bay Area Streaming Tips

Watch Golden State Warriors on NBC Sports Bay Area

If you’re looking to watch the Golden State Warriors’ divisional rivals, here is how you can tune in to basketball games featuring the other teams in the Pacific Division if you live in one of their respective markets:


Watch San Francisco Giants on NBC Sports Bay

You can find the San Francisco Giants divisional rivals on various regional sports channels as well. Here are the channels that broadcast the baseball games for fans in these respective markets, but you can watch out-of-market games with MLB.TV:

  • Oakland A’s games are found on NBC Sports California
  • Los Angeles Dodgers games are found on Spectrum SportsNet LA
  • Arizona Diamondbacks are on DBACKS.TV (their local streaming app)
  • Colorado Rockies are on MLB.TV without blackouts
  • San Diego Padres are on MLB.TV without blackouts

To watch the Sharks’ divisional rivals, you can tune into various regional sports networks based on their location. The hockey teams and their respective broadcasting networks are as follows, but you can watch out-of-market games with ESPN Plus:


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