San Diego Midterms: Accessing Election Night Coverage Across Streaming Platforms
Viewers can track California's gubernatorial and congressional races through free live channels on major devices and apps on November 3.
By Jason Cooper ·

California voters will cast ballots for the next governor, congressional seats, and local offices on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Local broadcasters are preparing extensive coverage for these midterms, offering multiple avenues for viewers to follow the results as they come in. Residents can access live television broadcasts or stream content through various digital platforms to monitor the election night developments.
Television viewers in the San Diego area can watch the news coverage at specific times on the NBC 7 San Diego channel. The broadcast schedule includes segments from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m., 10:00 to 10:30 p.m., 10:30 to 11:00 p.m., and 11:00 to 11:30 p.m. Those preferring digital access can find the 24/7 streaming channel on several major services. The channel is available on Roku TV, Peacock, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, Local Now, Pluto, Google TV, TCL, Xfinity, and Amazon Prime Video.
Additional streaming options include the NBC 7 San Diego mobile application and the website. Users can tap the "Watch News 24/7" button on NBCSanDiego.com to begin viewing immediately. The station has scheduled special programming for Election Night, with streaming blocks set for 3:00 to 3:30 p.m., 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., 9:00 to 9:45 p.m., and the evening prime time slots from 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Viewers on Amazon devices can locate the channel without downloading a new app. On Fire TV, users should open the Fire TV Channels app, select the News tab, and choose Local News. On Amazon Prime Video, viewers must open the app, select the Live TV tab, choose the Local News sub-tab, and search for the specific station. Google TV offers the channel at no charge without requiring a subscription or app installation, accessible through the Live tab or channel player.
For users of Peacock, the channel is found by clicking the channels tab and scrolling to the station name. Pluto TV users can search for the station directly within the app. Roku TV owners can access the content by selecting the Live TV tile on the home screen or using the search bar in The Roku Channel app. Samsung TV Plus users can find the channel on channel 1035 or by searching the guide on their TV or mobile device.
TCL device owners have two methods depending on their operating system. Those using Roku TV should access the Live TV Zone from the left-hand navigation menu. Users with Google TV on TCL devices should click the Live TV tab from the homescreen. Xfinity customers must register their device on their account before using the Xfinity Stream App, where the channel is located under Live TV. Xumo Play users can find the station in the Local News section of the Live Guide.
The station will update its online resources as the channel becomes available on additional platforms. Viewers should check the official website for the current TV schedule and any changes to the streaming lineup. This multi-platform availability allows residents to follow the 2026 midterm elections from their preferred devices throughout the day and night.
Source: KNSD





