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I love Fox Sports 2 (FS2) for finding new sports or catching up on college games, especially as it’s an easy channel to watch online without cable. I’ll explain how to stream FS2 live with Fubo, DIRECTV, Sling TV, or Hulu + Live TV.
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In a hurry? There are several ways to get FS2 without cable — these are the ones I recommend:
All three services carry FS2. Pick based on your budget:
Best Overall
185+ channels including FS2, all major sports networks, and local channels. 7-day free trial – watch tonight, cancel anytime. Best if you want one service that “just works”, without piecing together bundles.
From $79.99/mo after free trial
Lowest Price
Carries FS2 from $45.99/mo – roughly half the price of Fubo. Add channel packs if you want more. The lowest-cost route for FS2, if you are happy with a smaller bundle.
Most Channels
90+ channels including FS2 – the closest thing to full cable without a contract. 5-day free trial, then from $59.99/mo.
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FS2 is available on most major streaming services. Once you’ve signed up for one, download its free app onto your streaming device, log in, and select FS2 to start watching the channel live.
Fubo (Pro plan), Sling TV (Blue + Sports Extra), DIRECTV (Premier plan), and Hulu + Live TV all work with common streaming devices so you can watch on Android and iOS smartphones, smart TVs (eg Google, Samsung, LG), Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and web browsers. Some, like Hulu, work on gaming systems too (eg, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch).
| Service | Price | Channels | Reviews |
 | $79.99/month | 185+ | Fubo |
 | $45.99/month* | 40+ | Sling |
| $82.99/month | 95+ | Hulu + Live TV |
 | $129.99/month | 185+ | DIRECTV |
| $82.99/month | 100+ | YouTube TV |
DIRECTV and Sling TV don’t offer FS2 in their base plans, which makes sense considering FS2 is often an overflow channel to Fox and FS1. But upgrading to their higher packages seems expensive if all you predominantly want is FS2 — I suggest going with one of the cheaper service options or looking at all the channels each plan comes with to decide whether the upgrade is worth it.
Every service provides an unlimited cloud-based DVR (Sling’s is restricted to 50 hours) and allows streaming on multiple screens at once, at home or away.
Fox’s official platforms provide alternative ways to watch FS2, which I’ve found useful when I’ve wanted to watch sports on the go:
Fox Sports is a division of the Fox Corporation and includes Fox Sports 1 (FS1), Fox Sports 2 (FS2), and the Fox Sports Radio Network. FS2 often features college events, women’s football, horse racing, soccer, and auto racing.
What’s the difference between FS1 and FS2?
FS1 airs the most popular live sporting events, while FS2 tends to air lesser known or overflow events. For example, FS1 might be broadcasting a FIFA World Cup qualifying match while FS2 is showing a delayed PBA event. FS2 also rebroadcasts repeats of shows first aired on FS1. This is why streaming services that offer FS2 will pair it with FS1.
Types of auto racing often shown on FS2 include:
FS2 is home to many soccer events; in the past I’ve seen:
Some of the less common sports I’ve found on FS2 are:
When it comes to catching all the FS2 action, Fubo is the clear winner for sports fans. I dove deep into the world of streaming, checking out every service and channel package I could find, and Fubo simply offers the best mix of sports channels, streaming quality, and cool features. Their channel lineup is stacked with sports – way more than Sling TV or Hulu + Live TV – and the stream was always super reliable, even during big games. Fubo’s DVR is a game-changer, letting you record tons of games without those annoying storage limits, unlike some other services I tried. Plus, it works on all my devices, which is a huge bonus. Sure, it’s a bit pricier than Sling TV, but for the extra channels and features, it’s worth every penny. If you’re serious about sports and want the best viewing experience, Fubo is the way to go.
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