GlobeNow.tvA free Xumo Play alternative for live TV from around the world
GlobeNow.tv is a free way to watch live TV without an account: 647 official YouTube live channels from 64 countries, found by place on a 3D globe. 85% of them have no country restrictions on YouTube. If Xumo Play is blocked where you are, or you mostly watched its news channels, GlobeNow.tv gives you free live news from many countries in any browser, with no account.
Xumo Play is a free US streaming service (owned by Comcast and Charter). GlobeNow.tv does not carry Xumo's channels; it shows broadcasters' own free YouTube live streams from many countries. This page is for people who used Xumo Play mainly for live news, or who can't open it outside the US.
GlobeNow.tv vs Xumo Play
| GlobeNow.tv | Xumo Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; no ads added by GlobeNow.tv (broadcasters' YouTube ads may play) | Free, with ads |
| Account | Not needed | Not needed — no account, login or credit card |
| Live channels | 647 official live channels from 64 countries (426 with viewers right now) | 300+ free ad-supported channels (Xumo says 350+ on its product pages), plus about 15,000 on-demand titles |
| Where it works | Any country where YouTube works; each broadcaster sets its own limits — 85% of channels have none | United States; in Canada only via Rogers and Shaw Ignite TV devices, in the UK only via Sky Glass and Sky Stream. Blocked elsewhere |
| Finding something to watch | Spin a 3D globe and pick a place, or browse by country and category | Cable-style live guide and genre rows |
| On-demand movies & shows | No — live channels plus the last 24 hours of news videos on the globe | Yes — about 15,000 free movies and episodes |
| Apps | Web browser on desktop and phone; can be added to the home screen | Web (play.xumo.com), smart TVs, streaming devices, iOS and Android |
| Where the streams come from | Broadcasters' official YouTube live streams | Licensed FAST channels made for the Xumo platform, plus partner networks |
Which one suits you?
Choose GlobeNow.tv for
- Live news from many countries in one place, found by where it happens.
- No account, no app to install.
- Checking which channels play in your country before you press play.
Choose Xumo Play for
- Free movies and TV episodes on demand — GlobeNow.tv has none.
- A cable-style channel guide on a TV, with themed entertainment channels that are not on YouTube.
- Viewers in the US who want lean-back channel surfing rather than news.
Try it now: live news
Tap a picture to start the official YouTube stream. Live streams can pause or change; each channel page shows the current one.
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Kids & animation
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Questions
Is GlobeNow.tv a free Xumo Play alternative?
For live news, yes. Like Xumo Play, GlobeNow.tv is free with no account. The difference is the source and the reach: GlobeNow.tv shows official YouTube live streams from broadcasters in many countries and works wherever YouTube works, while Xumo Play is limited to the US (and a few devices in Canada and the UK). GlobeNow.tv has no movies, episodes or FAST entertainment channels.
Do I need an account to watch?
No. GlobeNow.tv has no sign-up for watching. On Xumo Play, an account is not needed.
Can I use it outside the United States?
GlobeNow.tv works in any country where YouTube works, but each broadcaster decides where its live stream plays. In our latest check, 85% of channels had no country restrictions. Xumo Play is available in: United States; in Canada only via Rogers and Shaw Ignite TV devices, in the UK only via Sky Glass and Sky Stream. Blocked elsewhere.
Will GlobeNow.tv replace every Xumo Play channel?
No. GlobeNow.tv embeds broadcasters' official YouTube live streams; it does not carry Xumo Play's own channels or library. Choose it for live news, sports, kids and entertainment channels found by place.
Why does Xumo Play not work outside the United States?
Xumo says Xumo Play is available in the United States, in Canada only on Rogers and Shaw Ignite TV devices, and in the UK only on Sky Glass and Sky Stream; app use from other places is blocked. GlobeNow.tv opens anywhere, though each broadcaster still decides where its own YouTube stream plays.
Are Xumo Play's news channels on GlobeNow.tv?
Only where the same broadcaster also streams free on its own YouTube channel, such as Sky News, ABC News Live or Bloomberg. Channels that exist only as Xumo FAST channels are not on GlobeNow.tv.
Watching from abroad?
See which channels from each country play outside it.
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GlobeNow.tv figures update automatically from our channel list; country restrictions last checked 31 Oct 2026. Xumo Play details checked 15 Oct 2026.
GlobeNow.tv is not affiliated with Xumo Play. Xumo Play is a trademark of its owner and is named here only for comparison.
Sources for Xumo Play details (checked 15 Oct 2026): Xumo Support — Where is Xumo Play available? · Xumo Support — What can I watch on Xumo Play? (300+ channels) · Xumo Support — Does Xumo Play require a subscription or account?
About GlobeNow.tv
GlobeNow.tv is a live world video map: news, travel and live TV from around the planet, placed where it happens on a 3D globe — with Polo the polar bear as your guide.
View on the 3D globeFree · No sign-up