NBC Sports App Not Working on Roku: Fix Video Playback Issues

NBC Sports is one of the leading sports networks to watch live Sports, the Olympic Games, and thousands of other sports programs. You can easily install the NBC Sports app on your Android Smartphone, Smart TV, Firestick, Roku, etc. Recently, a lot of Roku users are complaining that NBC Sports App Not Working for them.

When they open the NBC Sports app, they see a black screen and even if it opens, it starts crashing. Some users are unable to play videos and other sports channels. Moreover, a few users are facing issues while login and they are getting an NBC Sports Authentication error.

If you also can’t use the NBC Sports App properly, then you are at the right spot. This article contains all the necessary information to troubleshoot all NBC Sports App connectivity errors, crashing errors, Video Playback Issues, and other problems.

Why Is NBC Sports App Not Working?

The NBC Sports app is the best place to catch live sports, Olympic games, and other sports programs. However, sometimes the app will not work properly as expected and it can happen due to several reasons.

The most obvious reason for the malfunction of the app is itself. Maybe the NBC Sports app is experiencing some technical issues or heavy load on the servers. In this case, you can’t do anything as it could only be fixed from the developers’ end.

Related: How to Fix NFL TV App Error 403 Forbidden on Roku

Likewise, if you are using NBC Sports through a TV/cable/dish subscription, then make sure that your subscription includes viewing or live streaming content online. So ask your TV provider that it is enabled for you otherwise you won’t be able to stream NBC Live Sports content.

How to fix NBC Sports App Not Working on Roku?

Here we have mentioned some working solutions to fix the NBC sports app not working issues on your Roku device. You’ll need to try these fixes one by one, and check if it resolves your problem.

1. Force Close the NBC Sports app and Restart Roku.

First and foremost, if the app is frequently crashing with a black screen or you are not able to play the videos, then you should first Force close the NBC Sports app.

Once done, it is also recommended that you Restart your Roku device as well. Restarting your device may fix some bugs and glitches in the app. Open Settings from the home screen and then go to System> Power> System Restart> and select the Restart option.

After restarting your device, open the NBC Sports app and check if it is working fine or not. If it doesn’t, then follow the next solution.

2. Check Internet & Signal strength.

If the NBC Sports app is buffering and doesn’t play the video, then it could happen due to an unstable internet connection. Make sure to check the Internet speed and Signal strength on your Roku device by following the below steps:

1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote.
2. Scroll down below and select Settings.
3. Now select the Network option.
4. Finally, select the Check connection option.
5. Now it will start evaluating the speed of your Internet connection and you’ll see the results soon on your screen.

If the connection is fluctuating, then you need to troubleshoot the internet connection by following the guides on the screen.

Alternatively, you can perform a power cycle on your WiFi router or Modem to fix the internet connection issues.

3. Unlink from the TV provider.

Most of the NBC Sports app issues like video streaming errors and no connection errors can be fixed by unlinking and re-linking your TV provider. Likewise, many users reported that this method helped them to resolve the issue on their Roku device.

1. Open the NBC Sports app and go to the Home screen.
2. Select More > My Profile > Unlink.
3. Do this for all NBC apps and services if you have added them to your Roku device.
4. Once done, make sure to Restart your Roku.
5. Now re-link the NBC Sports app to the provider by using your primary e-mail address.

4. Update your Roku device.

Some reports say that if your Roku device is outdated and not updated to the latest version, then you can face similar issues on NBC and other apps.

So make sure to update your Roku by going to Settings from the home screen. Then select System> System update. Wait until the system checks for any latest updates available for your device. If it shows any latest update for your Roku device, download it via an active WiFi or Internet connection.

5. Re-install the NBC Sports app.

If none of the above methods help you to fix the issues, then maybe the app data is corrupted and can only be fixed by installing the latest version of the app. A fresh installation of NBC Sports on Roku might clear all the bugs and errors from the app and you can watch your sports program without any further issues.

Follow the below steps to re-install the NBC Sports channel on your Roku device:

1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote.
2. Locate the NBC Sports app and select the “*“
3. Now select the Remove channel option and then tap Confirm.
4. After removing the channel, make sure to restart your Roku device otherwise leftovers of the app might create a bug again.
5. Once you restart your device, install the NBC Sports channel.

6. Try another browser and check the URL.

If you are watching the NBC Sports channel online via a web browser, then make sure that it is updated to the latest version. Outdated browsers might not perform well with the app services and you can encounter several issues.

Moreover, you can change your browser and try a different one. If the issue occurs again, then try to clear the browsing data on your Roku device.

• To clear browser cache: Three dot icon >> More Tools >> Clear Browsing Data

Alternatively, check the URL of the page is correct and that you are visiting a valid page. Also, make sure that the webpage should contain a valid extension such as .com, .in, and .org.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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There is no doubt that NBC is becoming one of the leading platforms to offer the best content, and live sports channels. We have mentioned some workarounds and fixes that can help you to fix the NBC sports channel not working issues on your Roku device.

However, you can face similar issues due to heavy load on the servers or the app is facing any downtime or maintenance problems. Alternatively, make sure to check that your subscription is still active and valid to stream the latest NBC sports channels.

I hope you will fix this issue by following the above methods and if you have any queries regarding this, feel free to ask us via below comment section.

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