How To Watch The Voice Season 26 Online

The Voice is back! Here's everything you need to know for streaming the singing competition series online.

The Voice Season 26 premieres Monday, Sept. 23 at 8/7c on NBC, with the second premiere episode airing Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 8/7c. It will then air Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC at 8/7c.

The upcoming season features new coaches Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé. (Where do you predict they will land on our ranking of The Voice coaches?) The pair will join Reba McEntire, who is returning for her third consecutive cycle, and Gwen Stefani, who is coming back for her eighth non-consecutive season.

If you're a cord-cutter who wants access to NBC, you'll need to subscribe to Peacock or a live-TV streaming service that includes your local NBC channel. Keep in mind, however, that even if a streaming service offers NBC, it doesn't necessarily provide coverage in your area. Always double-, triple-, quadruple-check that the channel is offered in your area before signing up for a live-TV streaming service. Keep scrolling for more details on all the ways to watch NBC online.

(Note: NBC is only available in select markets. Always confirm that your area is eligible for NBC before signing up for a live-TV streaming service.)

Peacock

Peacock is home to all things NBC, including The Voice Season 26. For Peacock Premium subscribers, new Season 26 episodes will hit the streamer the day after they air on NBC. The Premium subscription includes ads and costs $7.99/month or $79.99/year. If you want to watch The Voice Season 26 online live, subscribe to the Peacock Premium Plus plan to enjoy ad-free streaming, the ability to download titles for on-the-go viewing, and access to your local NBC channel live for $13.99/month (or $139.99/year).

Sling Blue

Sling is one of the most affordable cord-cutting options for accessing NBC live. The service offers three subscriptions with different channel lineups, but the Sling Blue plan is all you'll need to access your local NBC channel for The Voice Season 26. (Remember, double check that Sling offers NBC in your ZIP code.) While there's no free trial period for Sling, the live TV streaming service is offering new users half off their first month, bringing Sling Blue down from $45/month to just $22.50/month. If you can access NBC through Sling and want a near-total replacement for cable TV, this is the most cost-effective service for watching the The Voice online.

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream offers a five-day free trial and a few different subscription options for a variety of prices so you can choose whichever fits your budget. The Choice package is the most popular option and is currently on sale at a $20 discount for your first three months. If you sign up now, you can pay $88.99/month instead of the usual $108.99/month for three whole months. If you're hoping to watch The Voice Season 26 for free, we recommend choosing DirectTV Stream so at least the premiere episode is free of charge.

Fubo

Fubo is another great way to watch The Voice Season 26 premiere online for free thanks to its seven-day free trial. For just $79.99/month, Fubo's Pro plan grants subscribers access to NBC in certain markets, plus access to over 175 other channels. More good news? You can cancel and change your subscription at any time, making Fubo another easy option for watching The Voice online.

Hulu + Live TV

The Hulu + Live TV subscription is the most comprehensive plan that allows you to watch The Voice Season 26 online. For $76.99/month, you get tons of content with in this bundle subscription. You gain access to the Hulu streaming library, NBC, ESPN+ and Disney+. This is a package for addressing all your cord-cutter needs, not just for watching The Voice. If you plan on subscribing to a live-TV streaming service to replace cable, this is the best option for you. If you're just looking for quick, cheap way to watch the The Voice, however, we recommend one of the options listed above.

If you are a cable subscriber, you can watch The Voice online at NBC.com for free by entering your TV provider. Otherwise, you can only watch a single episode of the series for free by utilizing a live-TV streaming service with a short free trial period.

The Voice Season 26 premieres Monday, Sept. 23 at 8/7c on NBC, with the second premiere episode airing Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 8/7c. It will then air Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC at 8/7c. The season features the typical five stages of competition: Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockouts, Playoffs and Live Performance Shows.

Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé are the latest additions to the coaching staff. Dogg previously appeared on the talent competition as Season 20's Mega Mentor; Bublé, as a Season 3 adviser for Team Blake. They are replacing Season 25 judges John Legend and Chance the Rapper. Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani round out the rest of the group.

McEntire's mentee Asher HaVon won The Voice Season 25 in May 2024. Josh Sanders (Team Reba McEntire) placed second, Bryan Olesen (Team John Legend) grabbed third, Nathan Chester (Team John Legend) got fourth and Karen Waldrup (Team Dan + Shay) took fifth. (Read full finale recap, then read HaVon's post-win Q&A.) Plus, check our ranking of every winner, ever!