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How to Watch ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ Live for Free on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Mobile

Jeff Kotuby
Jeff Kotuby is a contributing writer to The Streamable who specializes in sports, music, and all things Japanese media. He cut the cord in 2017 and has spent the last six years of his career writing for technology, entertainment, and healthcare websites. He's a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles and Anaheim Ducks fan, but also enjoys watching animated shows from the '90s.
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The annual tradition returns once again, as NBC broadcasts the Christmas tree lighting live from Rockefeller Center. “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” NBC’s presentation of the event, will feature performances by Carrie Underwood, Mickey Guyton, Harry Connick Jr., Brad Paisley, Alessia Cara, Norah Jones, Rob Thomas, and The Radio City Rockettes. You can officially kick off the Christmas season this Wednesday, December 1, starting at 8 PM ET on NBC.

How to Watch Christmas in Rockefeller Center LIVE Without Cable on NBC

Background

Since 1931, Rockefeller Center has played host to an annual Christmas tree lighting, where festive Christmas lovers from across the country come together to officially kick off Christmas. This year’s tree is coming from Maryland, making the 145-mile trip just in time for the event. It will be adorned with over 50,000 Christmas lights and will be topped by a Swarovski crystal star.

How to Stream Christmas in Rockefeller Center for Free on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, and Android

There are six major streaming providers that offer Live TV Streaming. Five of these providers allow you to watch Christmas in Rockefeller Center live using iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Web.They are DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, and YouTube TV.

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DIRECTV STREAM

Price: $79.99
Includes: NBC + 31 Top Cable Channels

Hulu Live TV

Price: $76.99
Includes: NBC + 33 Top Cable Channels

Fubo

Price: $91.99
Includes: NBC + 25 Top Cable Channels

YouTube TV

Price: $72.99
Includes: NBC + 32 Top Cable Channels

The History of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Jeff Kotuby
Jeff Kotuby is a contributing writer to The Streamable who specializes in sports, music, and all things Japanese media. He cut the cord in 2017 and has spent the last six years of his career writing for technology, entertainment, and healthcare websites. He's a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles and Anaheim Ducks fan, but also enjoys watching animated shows from the '90s.
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You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

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Hulu Live TV Cash Back

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You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

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  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.