by Jim Kimble / Updated: September 23, 2022
Let’s quickly cover how to watch Nickelodeon without cable TV.
Nickelodeon launched nationally on April 1, 1979 as the first cable channel for children. Its programming is aimed at kids ages two to 17 with shows like “SpongeBob SquarePants”, “Paw Patrol” and “Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan.” Here’s everything you need to know.
Most of Nickelodeon’s shows are now on Paramount Plus. But the latest seasons premiere on live TV.
So for example, Paramount Plus currently has 12 seasons of “SpongeBob SquarePants”.
If you want to see the latest episodes of Season 13, then you will need a live TV streaming service that carries Nickelodeon in its channel lineup.
Paramount Plus costs $4.99 per month after a free trial. It has a robust library of live sports, blockbuster movies, and TV shows. Cord-cutters have lots of options when it comes to live TV. Some of these services also carry Nick Jr. or Teennick.
Philo is the cheapest way to watch Nickelodeon live without cable TV.
For $25 per month, subscribers get more than 60 live TV channels and unlimited Cloud DVR for recordings.
Nick Jr., Nicktoons, Teennick, and Discovery Family are all part of Philo’s lineup.
Subscribers get an on-demand library of movies and TV shows. You can watch live TV on up to three screens at once.
Philo has apps for Roku, Roku TV, Apple TV and the Fire TV Stick and Cube. From a web browser, you can watch Philo on Mac computers, PCs, iOS devices and Android devices. There’s an iPhone app for Philo as well.
You can use your Philo account to activate the History app. Look over the channel lineup or sign up for a free trial in about a minute by using your mobile number.
fuboTV has 130 channels in its Pro bundle, including Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., ESPN, TLC and Bravo.
Family channels include Disney Channel, Baby TV, Disney XD and Disney Jr. A subscription costs $69.99 per month. Subscribers get 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR.
Look over the channel lineup in your area to see what kind of local regional sports channels, or local NBC, ABC or FOX stations are available. You can watch fuboTV on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Smart TVs, Google Chromecast with Google TV and web browsers.
You can check out fuboTV free for 7 days.
Hulu’s on-demand library has only a few TV shows from Nickelodeon. You’ll find full seasons of “Drake & Josh”, “The Thundermans”, “Rugrats” and “Hey Arnold!”, but that’s about it. Since Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS) now has its own streaming service, you’re going to find most shows on Paramount+.
Hulu with Live TV is a better option for someone who wants to watch Nickelodeon live.
Subscribers to Hulu Live TV get more than 75 live TV channels, and unlimited access to Disney+ and ESPN+. If you are watching a new season of a Nickelodeon show, you can record episodes with Hulu’s unlimited Cloud DVR.
Hulu’s live TV bundle includes local channels, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and Universal Kids.
Subscribers can watch live TV on two screens at once.
You can watch live TV within the Hulu app, using a Roku, Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, Apple TV, iPhones and tablets.
A subscription costs $69.99 per month.
There is no free trial for Hulu Live TV. Subscribers can now get $20 off for the first three months of service. The offer is valid until Oct. 5, 2022.
You can look at Hulu’s channel lineup in your area.
DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV) has Nickelodeon in its Entertainment bundle.
The Entertainment plan includes 75 live TV channels, and unlimited Cloud DVR. PBS Kids, Baby First HD, Boomerang, and Cartoon Network are all on the Entertainment plan.
There are 40,000 on-demand movies and shows. You can sign up for a free 5-day trial without any obligations.
A subscription costs $69.99 per month. But DIRECTV STREAM is currently knocking $20 off for the first two months of service.
So you only pay $49.99 per month during the promotional period. Subscribers can watch live TV channels on up to 20 screens at once. You can get three months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, STARZ, and EPIX for free before the monthly rates kick in.
There are no contracts. You can subscribe month to month and cancel whenever you want.
DIRECTV STREAM works on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Smart TVs running on Android TV and Google TV.
Before deciding whether to sign up, you can look over the different channel packages. The higher-priced Choice package also has Nickelodeon and regional sports channels for NBA games.
YouTube TV has over 85 live TV channels including Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Nicktoons.
Other family channels include Disney Channel, Disney Jr. and Galavision.
A subscription costs $64.99 per month.You can watch live TV on up to three screens at once.
YouTube TV comes with unlimited Cloud DVR.
YouTube TV has apps for Amazon Fire TV devices, Smart TVs, Google Chromecast with Google TV, Apple TV, PCs, Apple devices and Android smartphones. You can also stream live TV on a web browser. YouTube TV has a free 7-day trial.
Sling TV does not carry Nickelodeon, but it does have Nick Jr.
Nick Jr. is available in both of Sling TV’s main channel bundles, Orange and Blue. A subscription costs $35 per month. Subscribers get 50 hours of Cloud DVR for recordings. Sling Blue subscribers can watch live TV on three screens at once. Sling Orange subscribers can watch TV on one screen at a time.
Sling TV has widespread support, and works on Smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.
When you sign up for Sling TV, there are no contracts, or extra fees like cable TV. You can look over the latest offer Sling TV is making to customers.
Paramount+ is the cheapest way to watch shows on Nickelodeon without cable TV or satellite service.
A subscription costs $4.99 per month after a free trial.
Paramount+ carries the latest episodes of TV shows on CBS. And there are popular programs from Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, MTV and Smithsonian Channel.
You can watch NFL games on CBS every Sunday.
Paramount+ has a growing library of new blockbuster movies and old favorites. Philo is the best way to watch Nickelodeon if you want a live TV channel or the latest episodes of popular shows like “SpongeBob SquarePants”. You can get a free trial that lasts for a week.
Here are some questions readers ask when searching for ways to watch Nickelodeon and its shows without a cable TV provider.
Follow these instructions to start watching Nickelodeon live on a Roku or Roku TV.
You can watch Nickelodeon on an Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick by following these instructions.
Sign up online to a live TV service that streams Nickelodeon live: DIRECTV STREAM, fuboTV, Hulu Live, Philo, Vidgo or YouTube TV.
Find the app to your streaming service under the App store and download it to your Fire TV device. Launch the app and use your credentials to access the streaming service’s live TV guide.
Follow these instructions to watch Nickelodeon live on Apple TV:
Sign up online to a live TV service that streams Nickelodeon live: DIRECTV STREAM, fuboTV, Hulu Live, Philo, Vidgo or YouTube TV.
Enter the name of the streaming service in the search bar
Click on the streaming service icon to download. Use your credentials to access the service’s live TV guide.
Looking for a daily Nickelodeon TV schedule to find out when “SpongeBob SquarePants” or “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” is on TV? Your best option is the Nick.com TV schedule.
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Founder and Editor of The Cord Cutting Report. Before launching the site in 2016, he worked for more than two decades as a staff writer or correspondent for a number of daily newspapers, including The Boston Globe. His enthusiasm for tech began with the Atari 2600. Follow @james_kimble
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