The main official CNBC live stream without cable is CNBC+, the network’s own subscription. It costs $14.99 a month or $99.99 a year as of October 2026 and covers live business-day programming on the web, phones, Apple TV and Roku. If you already pay for TV, you can sign in to the CNBC app with your provider instead. Outside the US, CNBC runs separate international channels from London and Singapore, carried by local TV providers. Here’s how each option works and which shows air when.
Key facts (as of October 2026)
- CNBC+ is CNBC’s own subscription: $14.99 a month or $99.99 a year.
- Pay-TV subscribers can sign in to the CNBC app with their provider instead.
- Outside the US, CNBC runs international channels from London and Singapore.
CNBC in brief
CNBC is a US business and financial news network. It launched on April 17, 1989, as the Consumer News and Business Channel. Its headquarters are in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and it also has a studio at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. KC Sullivan has been president since August 2022.
Knowing what each route includes makes it easier to pick a CNBC live stream that fits your budget.
Ownership changed recently. CNBC used to belong to NBCUniversal, but Comcast spun it off into Versant, a separate public company, in January 2026. Versant also owns MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), USA Network and several entertainment channels. For viewers, the spin-off didn’t change where CNBC appears on TV.
Unlike general news channels, CNBC focuses on markets. Most live programming runs during the US trading day. Evenings and weekends usually carry business documentaries and reality shows instead of live news.
Ways to watch the CNBC live stream in the US
US viewers have four official choices. The right one depends on how much CNBC you watch and whether you already pay for TV.
| Option | What you get | Price (as of October 2026) | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNBC+ | Live business-day CNBC, a market data stream and on-demand clips | $14.99/month or $99.99/year | cnbc.com, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku |
| CNBC Pro | Live streaming plus investing tools and analysis | $34.99/month or $299.99/year at launch | cnbc.com and apps |
| CNBC app with TV provider login | Live CNBC included with your TV plan | No extra cost with an eligible plan | cnbc.com and apps |
| Live TV streaming services | CNBC as part of a channel bundle | Varies; check provider | Most phones, TVs and streaming players |
CNBC has changed its tiers before, so check cnbc.com for current plans and prices before you subscribe.
CNBC+: the stand-alone subscription
CNBC+ opened for sign-ups at the start of January 2025. It was the first time CNBC offered its live channel to people without a pay-TV subscription. The price is $14.99 a month, with an annual option of $99.99.
At launch it worked on cnbc.com and the CNBC apps for iPhone and Android. It added Apple TV and Roku on April 2, 2025, which made watching on a big screen much easier. Cord Cutters News reported two streams on the TV apps. The main stream carries CNBC’s global business-day shows, from Squawk Box Asia and Squawk Box Europe through to Closing Bell. The second is a market data stream with live charts and headlines.
There are limits. CNBC+ focuses on business-day programming, so CNBC’s prime-time, overnight and weekend shows are not part of the live stream. NewscastStudio also reported no free trial at launch. If you mostly watch CNBC during market hours, those gaps may not matter.
CNBC Pro and All Access
For active investors, CNBC sells bigger bundles. CNBC Pro launched at $34.99 a month or $299.99 a year and adds stock analysis, investor tools and expert commentary. An All Access tier at $599.99 a year adds Jim Cramer’s Investing Club. These are mainly research products, but they include CNBC’s live video too.
Signing in with a TV provider
Anyone can create a free CNBC account for watchlists and charts. Live video, though, only unlocks when you also sign in with a participating pay-TV provider. If your cable, satellite or streaming TV plan includes CNBC, this is the cheapest route, since you’re already paying for the channel.
CNBC live stream on live TV services
CNBC is carried by the main live TV streaming services, including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and DirecTV Stream. These bundle CNBC with dozens of other channels, often including CNN, Fox News, MS NOW and local stations. Packages and prices differ, so check each service’s channel list for your area before you sign up.
Free ways to follow CNBC without a live stream
There’s no official free 24/7 stream of the CNBC channel. You can still follow a lot for free. The network posts interviews and segments on cnbc.com and its YouTube channel. CNBC’s audio is also on SiriusXM, which is handy in the car.
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Watching CNBC outside the US
CNBC is unusual among US news networks because it runs real international channels. CNBC International combines what used to be CNBC Europe, based in London, and CNBC Asia, based in Singapore. These channels follow the markets in each region, so you see European and Asian trading sessions covered live, plus simulcasts of key US shows.
Outside the US, the CNBC live stream you get depends on your country’s regional feed.
In September 2026, CNBC closed its Hong Kong bureau and cut several international programs, including Inside India, The China Connection and Europe Early Edition. London, Singapore, Beijing and Abu Dhabi remain as production hubs. Singapore now leads coverage of the Asia-Pacific region.
Regional partner channels
In many countries, the CNBC you see is a local partner channel. Examples include CNBC Arabia in Dubai, CNBC Indonesia, CNBC Africa, SBS-CNBC in South Korea and CNBC-e in Turkey. Times Brasil, launched in November 2024, is CNBC’s first local franchise in South America. Pakistan also has its own CNBC Pakistan channel. These channels make much of their own programming in local languages or with a local business focus.
Getting CNBC on TV abroad
The international CNBC feeds are sold through local cable, satellite and IPTV providers, not through a single global app. In the UK and Ireland, for example, CNBC’s European feed has been carried on Sky and on Freesat channel 210, according to 2023 reports. Ask your local provider whether CNBC is in your package, and which version you’ll get.
CNBC+ was built for the US market. If you live abroad and want US coverage, try signing up on cnbc.com from where you are. If it isn’t offered, the international channel or CNBC’s free online video are the official alternatives. Our guide to watching US news channels outside the US covers other networks too.
CNBC’s weekday schedule (US)
Here are CNBC’s core US weekday shows in Eastern Time, based on the network’s SiriusXM simulcast listings. Show times can shift during major market events, earnings season and holidays, so check the guide before tuning in.
The schedule is the same whichever CNBC live stream you choose.
| Time (ET) | Show | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 am | Worldwide Exchange | Overnight global markets and premarket news |
| 6:00 am | Squawk Box | Three-hour morning show before the opening bell |
| 9:00 am | Squawk on the Street | The market open, live from the New York Stock Exchange |
| 12:00 pm | Halftime Report | Midday investor panel |
| 1:00 pm | The Exchange | Afternoon markets and business news |
| 2:00 pm | Power Lunch | Business interviews and market moves |
| 3:00 pm | Closing Bell | The final hour of trading |
| 4:00 pm | Closing Bell: Overtime | After-hours trading and earnings |
| 5:00 pm | Fast Money | Trader panel on the day’s action |
| 6:00 pm | Mad Money with Jim Cramer | Stock picks and investing advice |
Familiar faces include Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin on Squawk Box, and Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Sara Eisen on Squawk on the Street. Scott Wapner anchors Closing Bell. For viewers in London, the 9:30 am US market open falls at 2:30 pm UK time for most of the year.
Is CNBC+ worth it?
CNBC+ suits people who want live market coverage during the day without a cable bill. At $14.99 a month it’s cheaper than any live TV bundle. But it focuses on business-day shows, so evening and weekend programming isn’t part of it.
CNBC+ is the most direct CNBC live stream for people without a TV package.
If you also want general news, a live TV service may give better value. It typically bundles CNBC with CNN, Fox News and MS NOW. You can read more in our guides to the MS NOW live stream, watching news without cable and free vs paid news streaming.
See also: our guide to watching Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg TV+.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I watch a CNBC live stream for free?
Not the full channel. Live CNBC needs a CNBC+ or CNBC Pro subscription, a TV provider login or a live TV streaming service. Free clips and interviews are posted on cnbc.com and YouTube.
How much does CNBC+ cost?
As of October 2026, CNBC+ costs $14.99 a month or $99.99 a year. Higher tiers with investing tools cost more. Check cnbc.com for current prices and offers.
Is the CNBC+ live stream on Roku, Apple TV and Fire TV?
CNBC+ arrived on Apple TV and Roku in April 2025, alongside the web and mobile apps. Launch coverage didn’t mention Fire TV or Google TV. Check your device’s app store for the current list.
Does CNBC+ include prime time and weekends?
Not fully. CNBC+ was built around business-day programming, so the live stream doesn’t include the network’s prime-time, overnight and weekend shows. Those hours are mostly documentaries and reality series rather than live market news.
Can I watch a CNBC live stream in the UK or Europe?
Yes. CNBC’s international service is produced in London and Singapore and is sold through local TV providers. In the UK it has been carried on Sky and Freesat. Ask your provider about current availability.
Who owns CNBC now?
CNBC is owned by Versant, the company Comcast spun off in January 2026. Versant shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker VSNT. MS NOW is a sister network.
Sources
- NewscastStudio: CNBC launches premium streaming offering
- TV Tech: CNBC+ launches at $14.99 a month
- Cord Cutters News: CNBC+ launches on Apple TV and Roku
- NewscastStudio: CNBC closes Hong Kong bureau
- NewscastStudio: Comcast completes Versant spinoff
- CNBC: About CNBC World
- SiriusXM: CNBC schedule
- RXTVinfo: CNBC drops Freesat SD service
- Wikipedia: CNBC
