How to Watch FOX Without Cable in 2025

Fubo is a great option if you're only looking for local channels like FOX and sports channels like MLB Network, NBA TV, and NHL Network. But it's missing a lot of variety, especially since a carrier dispute resulted in the removal of crucial channels like TBS, TNT, HBO, TCM, and HGTV. Since it's one of the few services with RSNs, however, we think it's still worth checking out. Pros

• Has a weeklong free trial
• Big on-demand library
• User-friendly interface

Cons

• No Turner, Discovery, and A&E channels

With Sling Blue, you get FOX with 40 other channels, all for the price of $45.99 ($50.99 in some markets), which was unthinkable back in the cable days. The catch? FOX and other local channels are available in select cities only. Make sure you check this page before you decide to subscribe. Pros

• Includes FS1 and FX
• Can add more sports channels like FS2 and NFLRedzone with the Sports add-on ($11)

Cons

• Local channel availability varies per market

DirecTV Stream can be expensive, but you do get what you pay for. With that price tag comes great streaming quality, unlimited DVR, RSNs, and plenty of other channels. It's great if you can afford it. If you can't, just be wary of its price hikes. Pros

• Has regional sports networks (RSNs)
• Can add premium channels like HBO and Showtime

Cons

• Known to increase prices every now and then

Hulu with Live TV isn’t cheap, but it justifies its price by offering a good number of live TV channels, on-demand content, and sporting events. It’s a nice enough mix that will cater to young and old audiences if you’re after that kind of variety. Unlike its competitors, however, Hulu with Live TV only allows up to two simultaneous streams. Pros

• Comes with Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
• Good variety for family households

Cons

• Limited simultaneous streams

If it's only local news you're after and you're in the New York, Los Angeles, or Washington DC area, then you're in luck: you can get FOX free on Tubi. The streaming service has only these three FOX channels as of now, but we won't be surprised if more markets are added down the line since it is owned by FOX after all. Pros

• FREE!
• No need to make an account to start watching

Cons

• Local FOX channel is only available in NY, LA, and Washington DC

YouTube TV's interface is one of the simplest to grasp, which makes it great for beginners and minimalists alike. The fact that it has most local channels helps its popularity too. The service doesn't have the best picture quality, but plenty of users overlook that for ease of use. Pros

• Very easy to use
• Unlimited DVR

Cons

• Missing popular channels like MLB Network, History, and Lifetime
• Not the best picture quality

Tablo TV is a free live TV streaming service that lets you watch local channels like ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS, as well as 70 fast channels, including HSN, ION, Grit, MeTV, and CourtTV. It's exclusively available to those with a Tablo device—the latest already comes with a built-in indoor antenna—which itself requires a one-time payment of about $70 to $130, depending on what version you get. It's free in the sense that you don't have to pay a monthly subscription fee, as you would on usual live TV streaming services since it streams channels that are already airing for free via broadcast towers near you. A Tablo device lets you watch Tablo TV on up to 4 devices connected to your home Wi-fi and record shows while watching a different channel. If you're on the go, you can also control the DVR via the Tablo TV app. You can download the app on all major smart TVs and mobile devices.

Fox One brings together all things Fox into one accessible platform for $19.99/month. The live and on-demand streaming service carries every Fox channel, from your local affiliate and Fox News to FS1 and FS2. It also allows you to watch ongoing Fox sitcoms and dramas on demand, but older shows might be missing from the catalog. Though pricey, Fox One is free for viewers who already pay for TV subscriptions that come with Fox, like DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu with Live TV. It’s also available in select bundles and as an add-on to platforms like Prime Video.