GlobeNow.tvA free YouTube TV 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 you are cancelling YouTube TV over the price, GlobeNow.tv will not replace US cable networks or sports, but it does give you free live news — US and international — without a subscription.
YouTube TV is a paid US cable replacement. GlobeNow.tv does not carry its networks; it only shows channels that broadcasters stream free on YouTube. This page is for people who mainly watched YouTube TV for news and want a free option.
GlobeNow.tv vs YouTube TV
| GlobeNow.tv | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; no ads added by GlobeNow.tv (broadcasters' YouTube ads may play) | Paid: main plan $82.99/month (100+ channels); genre plans such as Sports $64.99/month. 10-day free trial |
| Account | Not needed | Required — a Google account and a paid subscription |
| Live channels | 647 official live channels from 64 countries (425 with viewers right now) | 100+ US broadcast, cable and regional sports networks, including local ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, ESPN and TNT |
| Where it works | Any country where YouTube works; each broadcaster sets its own limits — 85% of channels have none | United States only |
| Finding something to watch | Spin a 3D globe and pick a place, or browse by country and category | Live guide, library and recommendations, with unlimited cloud DVR |
| On-demand movies & shows | No — live channels plus the last 24 hours of news videos on the globe | Yes — on-demand shows from its networks, plus unlimited cloud DVR |
| Apps | Web browser on desktop and phone; can be added to the home screen | Smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, consoles, iOS, Android and the web |
| Where the streams come from | Broadcasters' official YouTube live streams | Licensed US network and cable channels |
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 YouTube TV for
- US cable networks, local channels and live sports (ESPN, NFL games, regional sports) — GlobeNow.tv has none of these.
- Recording: unlimited cloud DVR and up to 6 accounts per household.
- Watching on a TV with a full channel guide.
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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Questions
Is GlobeNow.tv a free YouTube TV alternative?
For free live news, yes. GlobeNow.tv needs no account or subscription. It gathers official YouTube live channels from many countries, including US news channels that stream free on YouTube. It does not have YouTube TV's cable networks, local channels, sports or DVR.
Do I need an account to watch?
No. GlobeNow.tv has no sign-up for watching. On YouTube TV, an account is required.
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. YouTube TV is available in: United States only.
Will GlobeNow.tv replace every YouTube TV channel?
No. GlobeNow.tv embeds broadcasters' official YouTube live streams; it does not carry YouTube TV's own channels or library. Choose it for live news, sports, kids and entertainment channels found by place.
Which US news channels can I watch free on GlobeNow.tv?
Those that stream free on their own YouTube channels, such as ABC News Live, LiveNOW from FOX, Bloomberg, Newsmax, FOX Weather and local stations like ABC7 New York and FOX 5 New York. The line-up changes as broadcasters start or stop their YouTube streams; cable-only networks are not on GlobeNow.tv.
Can I watch YouTube TV outside the United States?
No. YouTube TV is available in the United States only. GlobeNow.tv works wherever YouTube works, though each broadcaster still decides where its own stream plays.
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 1 Nov 2026. YouTube TV details checked 14 Oct 2026.
GlobeNow.tv is not affiliated with YouTube TV. YouTube TV is a trademark of its owner and is named here only for comparison.
Sources for YouTube TV details (checked 14 Oct 2026): YouTube TV — Explore plans (prices, channel counts, free trial) · YouTube TV Help — Available locations & networks (US only)
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.
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