How to Stream FOX in 2026: All Legal, Free, and Paid Options
FOX is one of the most-watched TV channels in America. Its popular animated shows, sports, reality shows, and live dramas draw big audiences.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching FOX in 2026.
If you’re searching for Fox News Channel, see our guide here.
How to Watch FOX for Free
There are multiple legal ways to watch FOX live without paying.
Free Trials of Streaming Services with FOX
You can watch FOX with free trials of multi-channel streamers like DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. Those services typically offer 1-5 days of free streaming. Cancel before the trial ends and you won’t be charged.
You can also choose a 7-day free trial of FOX One through Prime Video.
Watching FOX with an Antenna
If you have an antenna lying around, you can use it to watch FOX for free as long as you can access the signal from your local affiliate.
Watching FOX Content with a Totally Free Streaming Service
Archival FOX shows may appear on free streamers like Tubi, Pluto TV, and The Roku Channel.
If you’re only interested in local news from FOX, many affiliates broadcast their newscasts on free streaming services like Zeam, Xumo, NewsON, Local Now, Tubi, and Plex.
Paid Options to Stream FOX
There are 6 streaming services that offer the full FOX channel in 2026.
Watching FOX with FOX One
The most straightforward way to watch FOX is to choose FOX One. This streaming service gives you FOX, Fox News Channel, Big Ten Network, and more. The price is much higher than we’d like, but if FOX is the only channel you need, it may make sense.
You also have the option to bundle FOX One with ESPN Unlimited for $29.99.
$19.99
Watching FOX with DIRECTV
DIRECTV is a great live TV option with several different channel packages. In fact, DIRECTV offers more channels than any other live streamer. FOX is available starting with the MyNews ($39.99) bundle.
You’ll get an unlimited DVR, unlimited streams at home, and a very friendly user interface. It’s Streaming Smarter’s top choice for first-time cord-cutters.
DIRECTV subscribers can access FOX One for free.
$39.99/mo.+
Watching FOX with Sling TV
Sling TV is a perfect choice for FOX as long as you live in an area where it’s available. Choose Sling Select, Sling Blue or the Orange + Blue package to access FOX.
One trick to watch out for is that FOX is only available with Sling in the following markets:
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Chicago
- Dallas/Fort Worth
- Detroit
- Gainesville
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis/St. Paul
- New York
- Orlando/Daytona/Melbourne
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
- Tampa/St. Petersburg
- Washington, D.C.
If you don’t live near one of those markets, you’d need an antenna or another provider for FOX
Sling Select is the cheapest way to get FOX as long as you’re in one of the markets listed above. The price is $19.99 in some markets. Other cities may require as much as $29.99 for Sling Select, but that would include more channels.
$19.99/mo.+
Read our full Sling TV review.
Watching FOX with Fubo
We don’t normally recommend Fubo because its price is outrageous compared to its competitors. The channel lineup has some giant holes. Still, you can get your local FOX station as long as you live in an area that can access the Fubo Sports + News package. If your area doesn’t have this lineup, FOX is still available on Fubo Pro and Elite.
Fubo also provides free access to FOX One.
$55.99/mo.
Watching FOX with Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV might be the best value in live TV streaming. Not only do you get a generous channel lineup, you also get free Disney+, ESPN Unlimited, and Hulu on-demand. It’s a great package for families. Many users complain about the clunky interface. Still, it’s a ton of entertainment for a fair price and you will be able to stream FOX. Hulu on-demand also offers a good variety of FOX shows.
$89.99/mo.
Includes FREE Disney+, ESPN Unlimited, and Hulu on-demand
Read our full Hulu + Live TV review.
Watching FOX with YouTube TV
YouTube TV is quickly becoming a dinosaur in the live TV streaming world. It was a strong solution for several years, the price continues climbing and the channel lineup remains stale. It’s nearly the same price as Hulu + Live TV but without the free streaming services. YouTube TV does carry FOX.
$82.99/mo.
Read our full YouTube TV review.
Live TV Streaming Services That Do Not Carry FOX
Philo and Frndly TV do not carry FOX.
What Can You Watch with FOX?
FOX differs from many other networks because it doesn’t carry much nationwide programming in the mornings and afternoons. Most FOX affiliates fill the schedule with syndicated programming outside sports and prime time.
Conclusion and Recommendations
Most people who want to watch FOX should choose a live TV streaming service that offers multiple channels.
DIRECTV is our top recommendation for FOX. It offers the right mix of channel packages, features, and price.
Thankfully, FOX is widely available, so you have several options to find the right provider for you.
