Watch Fox Live: Free & Streaming Options Explained

As one of the biggest and most popular channels, with so many top shows and events, Fox is a vital all-rounder in TV — I can’t imagine living without it. I’ll explain how to get it free with an antenna or through almost any major streaming service, including Fubo, Sling TV, DIRECTV STREAM, and Hulu + Live TV.

In a hurry? These are my top picks for streaming Fox:

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Fox is an over-the-air (OTA) network with local affiliate stations across the US. If you’re within a region covered by one of these, you should be able to watch Fox for free with an antenna.

If you don’t want to set up an antenna, Fox is widely available on streaming services, along with other local and cable channels. Many of these come with the added bonus of providing other Fox channels such as Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Weather, and Fox Sports.

How To Stream Fox Online

Most streaming services work the same way: for a monthly fee, you get access to a package of live TV channels over the internet. Fox is available with Fubo, Sling, DIRECTV STREAM, and Hulu + Live TV.

As Fox is distributed through affiliated local channels (like the other major networks ABC, CBS, and NBC), you’ll only receive Fox if it has a contracted station in your area.

Service	Price	Channels	Reviews
	$79.99/month	150+	Fubo
	$40.00/month	40+	Sling
	$114.99/month	125+	DIRECTV
	$82.99/month	95+	Hulu
	$72.99/month	100+	YouTube

These services all come with an unlimited cloud DVR (Sling restricts users to 50 hours, but this can be upgraded) and let you watch on multiple screens simultaneously.

All of them support most major smart TVs and TV devices, including smart TVs (eg, Android and Samsung), plug-in devices (eg, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Roku), and mobile devices from iOS and Android. Many work on gaming consoles too (eg, Xbox and PlayStation).

Fubo: Ideal For Fox Sports Channels

Fubo is often known for its live sports streaming. This isn’t surprising, since it was started by three friends who wanted to watch international soccer games (which I’ve found are still poorly covered on cable TV, even today). Fubo offers 50+ sports channels with its basic plan, including ESPN and the NFL Network.

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Regardless of its beginnings, I’ve found Fubo to be one of the most well-rounded live TV streaming services, offering a wide range of channels such as HGTV, FX, and Disney.

Fubo’s original focus on sports means it provides access to local channels and regional sports networks (RSNs). Since Fox airs lots of sports, Fubo has Fox almost everywhere.

For $79.99/month, you get over 150+ channels, including all the main Fox cable channels: Fox News, Fox Business, FS1, and FS2. Most areas also have the other major networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, and the Spanish-language channels Telemundo, Universo, UniMas, and Univision.

Fubo streams on most smart TVs and mobile devices, and I’ve even watched it with an Xbox. The base plan comes with 1,000 hours of DVR recording time and the ability to stream on up to ten screens simultaneously.

Find out more about Fubo with our full review.

Sling TV: Stream Fox at the Lowest Price

Regarding low-cost streaming, it’s hard to beat Sling TV. It offers two plans for $40.00/month each (or $55.00/month together). There are two ways to get Fox with Sling TV: streaming or via antenna.

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The Sling Blue plan includes local Fox and NBC affiliates in select markets. What are these? They offer Fox in 18 markets:

Sling Blue comes with 40+ other channels besides Fox. These include Fox News and Fox Sports 1 (FS1). If you want Fox Business, you can get it as part of the News Extra add-on for $6/mo. And you can get FS2 with the Sports Extra add-on for $11/mo. That would total $57/mo for 50+ channels, including NFL RedZone.

Fox with OTA Antenna and Sling TV

If you don’t live in one of the areas listed above, you can still get Fox with Sling TV. Its app is designed so the local channels picked up with your antenna appear in your Sling TV guide. This is the only service I’m aware of that offers this kind of integration.

And if you sign up for two or three months, Sling TV provides a compatible antenna for a reduced cost (and sometimes even for free).

Here are the details of Sling TV’s offerings:

We have a detailed Sling TV review with more information.

DIRECTV STREAM: Great Local Channels Including Fox

If you are skeptical of cord-cutting, DIRECTV STREAM has a reliable reputation. It’s a bit more expensive than other streaming services but provides a solid selection of channels and technology.

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For $86.99/month, DIRECTV STREAM offers 125+ channels. In almost all areas, this includes the local affiliates of all the networks, including Fox. This plan also offers several less common affiliates such as Univision and The CW.

DIRECTV STREAM features wide support for smart TVs and mobile devices. It also provides unlimited cloud DVR storage and simultaneous streams, which makes it particularly useful for large households.

Find out more about DIRECTV STREAM in our comprehensive review.

Hulu + Live TV: Stream Fox Live Along With Great On-Demand Channels

Hulu + Live TV is best known for its industry-leading on-demand library of current-run TV shows. It also provides a comprehensive live TV streaming service with ESPN+ and Disney+.

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Hulu Live offers 95+ channels for $82.99/month. You get local network affiliates ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox in almost all locations. If Fox isn’t available with the other streaming services in your area, there’s a high chance you can still get it with Hulu.

Hulu + Live TV offers unlimited cloud DVR (9-month storage) and simultaneous streaming on two devices. It supports most smart TVs, mobile devices, and game consoles.

For further details on Hulu + Live TV, see our review.

Other Ways to Stream Fox

There are a couple of options for streaming Fox without cable:

• YouTube TV: For $72.99/month, you get a full-service live TV streaming service with 100+ channels, including local ones. Read our full YouTube TV review for more.
• FoxNow: This app allows you to watch Fox live and on-demand, but you have to sign in with a service that provides TV Everywhere access.

How to Get Fox via TV Antenna

Fox is available in most areas via an antenna. Enter your address into the FCC’s app DTV Reception Maps and you’ll see all the local stations and their signal strengths within your area.

Setting up an antenna is easy if you can get Fox where you live.

What’s on Fox Now?

Our Choice

While Fox is available with an antenna in most areas, I suggest streaming it through Fubo if you want to fully replace cable. The Fubo base plan provides your local Fox affiliate plus all its main subsidiaries (Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Sports), and Fubo has reliable coverage nationwide. You can check whether your area is covered risk-free with Fubo’s free trial.

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Editor’s Choice: Fubo ($79.99/mo)

Best for: Fox and all its main subsidiaries (Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Sports).

• 150+ channels, including local channels in most locations.
• Comprehensive full cable-replacement package.
• Cloud DVR included.
• Free trial available.

Runner Up: Sling Blue ($40.00/mo)

Best for: Fox if you’re within one of Sling’s select markets.

• Includes Fox News and Fox Sports.
• Integrates with an antenna.
• 50 hours of free DVR storage.
• Deals for prepaying.

Budget Pick: Antenna

Best for: Watching Fox and other local channels for free.

• No subscription fees (just pay the one-off cost of the antenna).
• Many antennas let you watch in HD.
• Get other OTA local channels available in your area for free.

Also Great: DIRECTV STREAM ($86.99/mo)

Best for: Widest range of local channels.

• Offers every major local channel in most areas, including RSNs.
• Includes Fox Business, Fox News, and FS1.
• Watch on an unlimited number of screens.
• Free trial available.

See also: How to Watch Local Channels Without Cable.

FAQs

Can I watch Fox for free?

Since Fox is not a cable channel, you can watch it for free. All you have to do is buy an antenna and connect it to your TV. You can get an antenna for less than $30, which should last for years. See our OTA Antenna and DVR guide for how to get started. It’s very easy, and you’ll be impressed with all the channels and subchannels you get.

What are the Fox channels?

There is only one Fox channel, but there are many channels under the Fox Broadcasting Company umbrella:

• Fox
• Fox Business
• Fox Deportes
• Fox News
• Fox Soccer Plus (available with Fubo’s International Sports Plus)
• Fox Soul
• Fox Sports 1 (FS1)
• Fox Sports 2 (FS2)
• Fox Weather
• Fox Sports Racing
• Fox Nation
• MyNetworkTV

There are also a lot of on-demand platforms from Fox, like Tubi and Fox Now.

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Frank Moraes

I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.

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