The broadcast network National Broadcasting Company’s sports division, NBC Sports, is based in the United States (NBC). The NBC Sports Group branch of NBC Universal and a subsidiary of Comcast, responsible for sports broadcasts and its specialized national sports cable channels, owns and operates the channel. The NFL, NHL, French Open, Triple Crown, IndyCar Series, Olympic Games, Tour de France, Premier League, NASCAR, and PGA Tour are just a few of the sports events televised on NBC Sports.

The NBC Sports programming channel is available on Apple TV, Android TV, Roku TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and other smart media players. If you are trying to access NBC Sports on your smart device, you will first need to activate the NBC Sports channel. Follow the instructions at nbc.com/activate to learn how to activate your NBC Sports channel.

Steps to Access NBC Sports on Roku Media Player

  • Ensure your Roku Media Player is turned on and connected to your television. Go to the Roku home screen and choose the NBC Sports app from the menu when you get to the Home section.
  • If you don’t see NBC Sports on your Roku media player’s Home section, you should download it to your account. Go to the Roku Channel Store > Movies & TV to do so.
  • Use the Search feature to find the NBC Sports app under the Movies & TV section. Select the NBC Sports app from the search results, then tap the Add Channel button next.
  • Launch the NBC Sports app after it has been downloaded and installed on your device and wait for it to load.
  • If you’re asked to login into the NBC app, use the credentials provided by your TV provider.
  • Then, once you are logged in, you will need to hunt for the code. Make careful to note it down as it will be necessary to finish the activation process.
  • Then, on a computer or smartphone, go to nbcsports.com/activate in your web browser. On the activation page, select your device from the “Select your device” section and input your activation code in the “Enter your activation code” form.
  • Then, to finish the activation procedure, press the Continue button and follow the on-screen directions.
  • You’ll be able to start watching NBC Sports content on your Roku media player after your NBC Sports account has been successfully activated.

Steps to Access NBC Sports on Amazon Fire TV

Make sure you’re on the Home screen of your Amazon Fire TV device before connecting it to your NBC Sports account. Simply follow the steps outlined below to get started:

  • Begin by going to the main screen and selecting the Search option.
  • You must type “NBC Sports” into the search field and press the search button.
  • Select the NBC Sports option from the search result and select the Free or Download.
  • Once the download has been completed, you will need to click the Open option and select Sign In.
  • Sign in to the NBC Sports app using the login credentials provided by your TV service provider.
  • You’ll need to seek the activation code once you’ve logged into the app. Make a mental note of it because you’ll need it to finish the activation process.
  • Then, on a computer or smartphone, go to nbcsports.com/activate in your web browser. On the activation page, select your device from the “Select your device” section and input your activation code in the “Enter your activation code” form.
  • Then, to finish the activation procedure, press the Continue button and follow the on-screen directions.
  • After the successful registration of your NBC Sports account, you will be able to start enjoying your favorite content of NBC Sports on your Amazon Fire TV.

Activate NBC Sports Account on your Xbox

Ensure you’re logged in to your Microsoft Xbox Live account before proceeding with the procedures below.

For Xbox One

NOTE: NBC Sports is only accessible on Xbox One in regions with NBC Sports and Xbox Live services.

  • On your Xbox One, go to the Home screen.
  • To get to the Store, you’ll need to scroll right.
  • Then pick NBC Sports from the Apps menu.

NOTE: If you don’t see NBC Sports, you’ll have to click Search all apps to look for it.

  • Choose the Install option now. The app will start downloading and installing the app.
  • Open the app to login into your NBC Sports account once installed on your Xbox One device.

To Sign in to Your NBC Sports Account

  • Begin by launching NBC Sports from your Xbox One’s Home screen.
  • After that, you must choose the Member Sign In option.
  • Then, to sign in to the NBC Sports app, enter the login credentials provided by your TV service provider.
  • You’ll need to seek the activation code once you’ve logged into the app. Make a mental note of it because you’ll need it to finish the activation process.
  • Then, on a computer or smartphone, go to nbcsports.com/activate in your web browser. On the activation page, select your device from the “Select your device” section and input your activation code in the “Enter your activation code” form.
  • Then, to finish the activation procedure, press the Continue button and follow the on-screen directions.
  • You’ll be able to start watching NBC Sports on your Xbox One after your NBC Sports account has been successfully activated.

Steps to Access NBC Sports on Sony PlayStation 4

To watch NBC Sports on your Sony PlayStation 4, download the NBC Sports app and sign in to your NBC Sports account. The following are the steps you must take:

  • Navigate to the TV & Video area from the home screen and look for NBC Sports.
  • Tap the PS button in the center of your controller to get to the home screen if you aren’t already there.

NOTE: To access the TV & Video section, you must be logged in to your PSN account.

  • After that, you must choose the Download option. On your PS4, the NBC Sports app will begin to download.
  • If the NBC Sports app is not available on TV & Video, use the steps below to get it via the PlayStation Store.
    • Begin by going to the PlayStation Store on your device.
    • After then, you must choose the Apps.
    • Then go to the Movies/TV section and find the NBC Sports app.
    • Then, to install the application, select the Download option.
  • Continue with the steps below once the download is complete.

To Sign in to Netflix

  • Navigate to the TV & Video area from the home screen and pick NBC Sports.
  • You’ll need to hit the PS button in the center of your controller to get to the home screen if you aren’t already there.

NOTE: To access the TV & Video section, you must be logged in to your PSN account.

  • Begin by going to the NBC Sports home screen and selecting the sign-in option.
  • To sign in to the NBC Sports app, use the login credentials provided by your TV service provider.
  • After you’ve logged into the app, look for the activation code. Make a mental note of it because you’ll need it to finish the activation process.
  • Then, on a computer or smartphone, go to nbcsports.com/activate in your web browser. On the activation page, select your device from the “Select your device” section and input your activation code in the “Enter your activation code” form.
  • Then, to finish the activation procedure, press the Continue button and follow the on-screen directions.
  • You’ll be able to start watching NBC Sports on your PlayStation 4 after your NBC Sports account has been successfully activated.

Steps to Activate NBC Sports on Android

Android phones, tablets, and televisions may use the NBC Sports app. To connect your Android phone or tablet to NBC Sports, first, make sure you’re on your Android device’s Home screen, then follow the instructions below.

To Download and Install NBC Sports App on Android

  • You must first open the Google Play Store app on your Android smartphone.
  • You’ll need to look for the NBC Sports app once you’re in the Play Store app.
  • Select the NBC Sports app from the search results, then hit the Install icon next to the app.
  • When the message Successfully Installed NBC Sports appears in the notification bar at the top of the screen, the installation is complete.
  • Exit the Google Play Store and open the NBC Sports app on your Android phone or tablet. You’ll be taken to an NBC Sports sign-in page.
  • On the sign-in screen, enter the login credentials provided by your TV service provider in the fields provided and click Sign-in.
  • You’ll need to seek the activation code once you’ve logged in. Make a mental note of it because you’ll need it to finish the activation process.
  • Then, on a computer or smartphone, go to nbcsports.com/activate in your web browser. On the activation page, select your device from the “Select your device” section and input your activation code in the “Enter your activation code” form.
  • Then, to finish the activation procedure, press the Continue button and follow the on-screen directions.
  • You’ll be able to start watching NBC Sports on your Android device after your NBC Sports account has been successfully activated.

NOTE: Because the NBC Sports app allows you to call customer service directly, the app may ask for permission to utilize your device’s microphone.

Guide to Access NBC Sports on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

To connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to NBC Sports, make sure you’re on the device’s Home screen. Then simply follow the steps outlined below.

NOTE: You can only play the current version of the NBC Sports app if you have iOS 12.0 or later. If you have an iPhone or iPad with iOS 5.0 or later, you may be able to download an older version of the NBC Sports app if it hasn’t been updated. Apple’s help site is a good place to go for further information.

  • To begin, go to the App Store on your iOS device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch).
  • Once you’re in the App Store, use the search feature to look for the NBC Sports app.
  • You must type the keyword “NBC Sports” into the Search window and press the Search button.
  • Choose the NBC Sports app from the search results. You will be forwarded to the next screen.
  • You must pick the Get button or tap the Cloud on the following screen.

NOTE: If you are unable to locate the NBC Sports app installation option, please follow the troubleshooting procedures outlined below:

  • On your iOS device, go to the menu screen and select the NBC Sports app icon. This will launch the NBC Sports sign-in screen.
  • Once you’ve arrived at the NBC Sports sign-in page, input your TV service provider’s login credentials in the given field and click the sign-in button.
  • You’ll need to seek the activation code once you’ve logged into the app. Make a mental note of it because you’ll need it to finish the activation process.
  • Then, on a computer or smartphone, go to nbcsports.com/activate in your web browser. On the activation page, select your device from the “Select your device” section and input your activation code in the “Enter your activation code” form.
  • Then, to finish the activation procedure, press the Continue button and follow the on-screen directions.
  • You’ll be able to start watching NBC Sports on your Android device after your NBC Sports account has been successfully activated.

Guide to Access NBC Sports on your Samsung TV

Follow the steps outlined below if you want to watch NBC Sports on your Samsung Smart TV.

  • Connect your Xbox to your TV and browse to the Samsung App Store to activate NBC Sports on your Xbox.
  • You’ll need to search for the NBC Sports app after you’ve arrived at the app store. You’ll need to install it on your Samsung Smart TV when you’ve discovered it.

NOTE: To install the Food Network app, you must first check in to your Samsung account.

  • You’ll need to start the NBC Sports App on your Smart TV now that you’ve installed it. Sign in to the app using the login credentials provided by your TV service provider once it has been opened.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions (if any) to acquire the activation code once you’ve logged in to the app. Make a mental note of the activation code because you’ll need it to finish the process.
  • You’ll need to open a web browser and then go to a web browser on your computer or smartphone after writing down the activation code.
  • You must go to the nbcsports.com/activate page once you are on the web browser.
  • As you click on the NBC Sports Activation link, you will be transported to the NBC Sports website, where you will be required to input your activation code in the available area.
  • On the activation page, select your device from the “Select your device” section and input your activation code in the “Enter your activation code” form.
  • Then, to finish the activation procedure, press the Continue button and follow the on-screen directions.
  • You’ll be able to watch NBC Sports on your Samsung Smart TV after your NBC Sports account has been successfully activated.

So, these are the steps you’ll need to do to activate NBC Sports Channel on your Samsung Smart TV, Android, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation, and other smart media players.