As the midterm election nears the final stretch, here's what to know about streaming the network formerly known as MSNBC

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Election season is upon us, with what’s shaping up to be potentially one of the most consequential midterm cycles in decades. For many, that means tuning into live cable news coverage to watch as the results come in. But the cable news landscape has changed since the last major election; MSNBC was spun off from NBC Universal into MS NOW .

At a Glance: Where to Watch MS NOW Without Cable

Streaming (Free trial): DirecTV , Hulu + Live TV

Streaming (Paid): Sling

Since Nov. 2025, MS NOW has been a part of Versant Media, which also owns CNBC, E!, USA Network, and others. As a result, some familiar faces from MSNBC’s election night coverage are no longer at the network, including Steve Kornacki, who now heads up NBC’s coverage.…