Is NBC Sports Gold Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with NBCUniversal Media, LLC.
What NBC Sports Gold's age rating means
NBC Sports Gold holds a family-friendly 4+ rating on the App Store. It is broadly appropriate, but a low age rating does not remove every risk: check whether it has chat, ads, or in-app purchases below.
What parents and users report about NBC Sports Gold
Users complain that the NBC Sports Gold app does not provide access to purchased content, particularly Premier League matches, despite clear promises. Many report the app only shows limited sports like figure skating, motocross, and Notre Dame, with no way to change or disable these filters. Additional issues include excessive permissions, lack of TV streaming support, and poor functionality when traveling or using VPNs.
Summarized from 10 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with NBC Sports Gold
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove NBC Sports Gold if it is above your child's age.
Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall NBC Sports Gold on your child's device.
NBC Sports Gold for kids: frequently asked questions
Is NBC Sports Gold safe for kids?
NBC Sports Gold carries a family-friendly official rating (4+) on the App Store. That makes it broadly suitable, but even family-rated apps can include chat, ads, or in-app purchases, so check the factors below.
What age rating does NBC Sports Gold have?
The App Store rates NBC Sports Gold as 4+. This is the store's own content rating, set from the app's features and content, not our opinion. Use it as the starting point for whether it fits your child's age.
Can my child use NBC Sports Gold safely?
If you decide to allow it, use device parental controls: Screen Time and Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, or Family Link and Play Store parental controls on Android. Turn on purchase approval, set age-appropriate content limits, and keep the account under your family group so you can see activity.
How do I block or remove NBC Sports Gold from my child's phone?
On iPhone, open Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions, then restrict or delete the app and block reinstalling it. On Android, open Family Link, select your child, find NBC Sports Gold and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.