How to Watch FOX Without Cable (2026)
Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV carry local FOX in most markets; Sling Blue does in a few metros. No ranked on-demand service has FOX.
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FOX at a glance: which plan you need
FOX is a broadcast network, so every entry is "select markets." Netflix, Peacock, Paramount+, Prime Video, and Disney+ do not carry FOX. FS1 and FOX News are separate cable channels.
| Service | Plan needed | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fubo | Pro, select markets | $55.99/mo (starting; Pro costs more) | Most markets. FS1 and FS2 included. Regional sports fee may apply. |
| DIRECTV STREAM | ENTERTAINMENT and up, select markets | $74.99/mo | Locals in all packages including MySports. FS1 from ENTERTAINMENT; FS2 from ULTIMATE. |
| YouTube TV | Base Plan, select markets | $82.99/mo | Most markets. FS1 and FS2 in base. |
| Hulu + Live TV | Base bundle, select markets | $99.99/mo | Most markets, next-day FOX episodes on demand. FS1 and FS2 included. |
| Sling TV | Sling Blue, select markets | $45.99/mo | Limited metros; not in Orange. FS1 in Blue; FS2 needs Sports Extra. Local surcharge in some markets. |
Carriage verified Oct 12, 2026 against docs/research/channel-sports-availability.md. Re-check by 2027-01-10. Check your ZIP code on the provider's site; "select markets" means not every FOX affiliate is carried.
Streaming services that carry FOX, ranked
The four services reaching most markets by starting price, with Sling's limited coverage last.
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Built for fans who need their regional sports network
- Most regional sports networks of any streamer
- Up to 10 streams, unlimited DVR, 4K events
- Free trial usually offered
No TNT or TBS; regional sports fee extra
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- 4K
- Free Trial
From$55.99/moSports tier; Pro $88.99 plus regional sports fee
Best for regional sports networks and soccer
Editorial scoreGood6.7/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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Nearly every channel, at a cable-like price
- Deepest channel lineup, up to 185+
- Regional sports plus ESPN and TNT
- 5-day free trial, unlimited at-home streams
Highest price; regional sports fee up to $19.99
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- Free Trial
- No Contract
From$74.99/moMySports genre pack; ENTERTAINMENT $89.99
Best cable-like channel lineup
Editorial scoreGood6.7/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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The best all-around cable replacement
- 100+ channels incl. ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN
- Unlimited cloud DVR, 3 streams
- Intro offer: $59.99/mo for 2 months
$82.99/mo after the intro period
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- Free Trial
- No Contract
From$82.99/moBase Plan; promo $59.99 for 2 months for new members
Best live TV overall
Editorial scoreExcellent8.0/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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Live TV plus three on-demand libraries in one plan
- 95+ live channels with locals, ESPN, TNT
- Includes Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select
- Unlimited cloud DVR
2 streams unless you add $9.99/mo
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- On-Demand
- No Contract
From$99.99/moWith ads, rate effective Oct 21, 2026; $109.99 Premium
Best bundle: live TV plus Disney+ and ESPN
Editorial scoreVery good7.4/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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Live TV for less, if you can skip CBS
- Lowest-priced major live TV service
- Orange: ESPN, TNT; Blue: FS1, NFL Network
- No contract; cheap add-on packs
No CBS; 1 stream on Orange; 50-hour DVR
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- No Contract
From$45.99/moOrange or Blue; $60.99 for both
Best budget live TV
Editorial scoreVery good7.1/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
Key facts
- FOX is never an add-on; it comes with the base plan.
- No FOX-owned on-demand service among the ten we rank.
- Sling Orange has no locals; Blue has FOX in limited metros.
- FS1 is a separate cable channel on all five services.
- Sunday NFL on FOX is assigned by market.
- An over-the-air antenna receives FOX free in many areas.
What FOX is, and what it is not
- Fox Corporation's broadcast network, delivered through affiliates (WNYW New York, KTTV Los Angeles, WFLD Chicago, and many stations owned by other groups), licensed owner by owner.
- 2026 rights per our research: NFL Sunday afternoon NFC package and a Christmas night game; MLB Saturday games, All-Star Game, and World Series; 15 MLS matches in that deal's final year; every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- FS1 is the cable sports channel (MLB, college football, soccer), carried by all five live TV services; Sling puts it in Blue.
- FS2 is the overflow channel: base on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo; an add-on on Sling; a higher tier on DIRECTV STREAM.
- FOX News is a separate cable news channel our carriage research does not cover; no claim is made here.
Subscription options: a live TV bundle is the main route
- Unlike ABC (Hulu), CBS (Paramount+), and NBC (Peacock), none of the ten ranked services is a FOX-owned on-demand platform.
- FOX operates its own direct product, FOX One, which our research marks out of scope; plans, pricing, and whether it includes a local FOX feed are unverified, so we do not recommend for or against it.
- The choice is one of the five live TV services above or an over-the-air antenna (see the cord-cutting guide).
- Sunday NFL and the MLB postseason follow your local affiliate, so any service with your FOX station shows the same game an antenna would.
- For FS1 as well, all five services have it, but on Sling you must be on Blue, the only Sling plan with FOX.
Pricing and package requirements
- Sling Blue, $45.99/mo: cheapest where Sling has your affiliate; local-channel surcharge in some Blue markets per Sling's note.
- Fubo from $55.99/mo for a sports-focused tier; local FOX is on Pro.
- DIRECTV STREAM: locals from the $74.99/mo MySports pack upward.
- YouTube TV Base, $82.99/mo; Hulu + Live TV, $99.99/mo; both with locals and FS1.
- Trials as of Oct 12, 2026: DIRECTV STREAM 5 days, Fubo usually 5 to 7, YouTube TV varies by promotion, Hulu + Live TV's short trial not always offered, Sling none.
Device compatibility
- Every service runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Samsung and LG TVs, phones, and browsers.
- YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV support Xbox and PlayStation; Sling and Fubo skip PlayStation; DIRECTV STREAM has no console apps but sells the Gemini box.
- Local FOX follows your account's home address. Full matrix in the device compatibility guide.
Blackouts and geographic limitations
- No active FOX carriage dispute as of Oct 12, 2026, but affiliate disputes are common, hence the re-check date.
- NFL Sunday games on FOX are assigned by market; a streamed feed shows your market's NFC game. Out-of-market games need NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube or YouTube TV.
- MLB games on FOX and FS1 are national telecasts without local blackouts.
- Away from home, live TV services show your home-market FOX or none, not the affiliate where you are.
Pros and cons by provider for FOX viewers
- Fubo (Pro): FOX in most markets plus FS1, FS2, and the deepest soccer lineup in our rankings; unlimited DVR, up to ten home streams, select 4K. Pro costs more than the starting price, regional sports fee, no TNT or TBS for MLB postseason games on TBS.
- DIRECTV STREAM (ENTERTAINMENT or MySports): FOX and FS1 in every package, unlimited DVR and home streams, five-day trial. Highest package prices; FS2 only from ULTIMATE.
- YouTube TV (Base Plan): FOX, FS1, FS2 in base plus NFL Sunday Ticket integration; unlimited DVR, three streams, multiview. High recurring price after intro.
- Hulu + Live TV: live FOX plus next-day episodes, FS1 and FS2, Disney+ and ESPN Select bundled. Two streams; highest base price here.
- Sling TV (Blue): cheapest live FOX in covered metros with FS1 and NFL Network; three streams. Most of the country gets no FOX, FS2 is an add-on, some markets add a surcharge.
FOX streaming FAQ
Which streaming services have local FOX?
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV STREAM in most U.S. markets, and Sling Blue in a limited set of metros, verified Oct 12, 2026. Use each provider's ZIP code lookup to confirm your affiliate.
Is FOX the same as FS1?
No. FOX is the broadcast network; FS1 is a cable sports channel carried by all five live TV services (Sling on Blue only). Getting one does not guarantee the other.
Can I watch FOX on Hulu, Peacock, or Paramount+?
Not live. Hulu's library has next-day episodes of some FOX shows, but a live feed requires a live TV service; Peacock and Paramount+ are tied to NBC and CBS and do not carry FOX.
Does Sling TV carry FOX?
Only on Blue and only in select metros; Orange has no local channels. If your market is not covered, Sling cannot provide FOX.
Will a streamed FOX feed show my NFL game on Sunday?
It shows the same NFC game your local affiliate airs, assigned by market. Out-of-market games require NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube or YouTube TV; see the NFL page.
What is the cheapest way to watch FOX without cable?
Sling Blue at $45.99/mo in covered metros, otherwise Fubo from $55.99/mo with Pro required for locals, as of Oct 12, 2026. An antenna is the no-subscription option in many areas.
Methodology and sources
Carriage statements come from docs/research/channel-sports-availability.md and carriage.json, verified Oct 12, 2026, re-check by 2027-01-10. Prices come from our provider database with their own verification dates. No hands-on testing is claimed. Sources consulted for FOX, FS1, and FS2: Cord Cutters News, YouTube TV 2026 guide; Cloudwards, Hulu + Live TV channels; TV Guide, Sling channel list; TV Guide, Fubo channel list; Compare Internet Hub, DIRECTV STREAM 2026; MLB, 2026-28 media rights; MLS 2026 schedule and broadcast; Goal, World Cup 2026 U.S. TV; 9to5Google, NFL Sunday Ticket 2026. Read how we rank and the editorial policy.
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