
NBC Sports California Plus 3 is an overflow channel in the United States that primarily carries live sports events when the main NBC Sports California network has scheduling conflicts. Viewers typically see regional professional hockey, basketball, and baseball games, along with pregame and postgame coverage tied directly to those broadcasts. The channel also airs some college sports and occasional documentary-style segments focused on teams within the region. Its programming is driven by the live game schedule, so content shifts depending on the season and which local franchises are playing.
Online streaming access to NBC Sports California Plus 3 is available through participating pay-TV provider apps and the NBC Sports website, though live events are subject to geographic blackout restrictions. TV guide listings for the channel are updated daily and reflect the specific game or event being carried at that time. The channel does not produce original studio shows or entertainment programming; its purpose is to provide additional airtime for sports coverage that cannot fit on the primary network.

