How to Watch FOX Without Cable in 2025

FOX has dibs on plenty of sporting events, many of them exclusively, like the World Series and Daytona 500, but there are other reasons to tune into the channel. Maybe you want to catch the local news, or maybe you want to know how The Simpsons are faring. Whatever your reason, we hope this guide helps you out.

You can watch FOX on Sling TV Blue, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Tubi, YouTube TV, or Tablo TV.

The cheapest option to watch FOX is Tablo TV for $0/month.

$45.99/month | FOX + 46 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
$84.99/month | FOX + 86 channels | 7 days free trial
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
$82.99/month | FOX + 105 channels | 3 days free trial
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
$86.99/month | FOX + 136 channels | 5 days free trial
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
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
$82.99/month | FOX + 143 channels | 7 days free trial
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.

Watching FOX on streaming devices

This table shows which streaming platforms carry FOX and the devices they are available on, such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV.

Platform Amazon Fire TVAndroidAndroid TVApple TVChromecastiOSRokuSamsung TVXbox
Sling TV Blue
Fubo
Hulu with Live TV
DirecTV Stream
Tubi
YouTube TV
Tablo TV

Streaming FOX for free with a trial

This table lists platforms that offer a free trial so you can test them out before you commit.

Streaming Platform Free Trial Duration
DirecTV Stream 5 days
Fubo 7 days
Hulu with Live TV 3 days
Sling TV Blue -
Tablo TV -
Tubi -
YouTube TV 7 days

Watching FOX with Skinny Bundles

Skinny bundles offer a more affordable way to stream live TV. Here are the ones that come with FOX.

Platform FOX
DirecTV MyEntertainment -
DirecTV MyNews Yes
DirecTV MySports Yes
Frndly TV -
Philo -
Sling Select Yes

Watching FOX on traditional bundles

Here are the traditional bundles that include FOX.

Platform FOX
Disney+, Hulu, and Max Bundle -
Sling Orange + Blue (Bundle) Yes
Xfinity StreamSaver Bundle (Apple TV+, Netflix, Peacock) -

OTA Antenna for FOX

It is possible to watch FOX for free with an Over-the-Air Antenna, you can enter your address at AntennaWeb or the FTC website for a signal prediction.

2025 on FOX

On the entertainment front, popular shows like 911: Lone Star, MasterChef, Bob's Burgers, Animal Control, and The Simpsons are all getting new episodes this year. Meanwhile, on the sports front, FOX has broadcast rights to the World Series, the MLB All-Star Game, and the Indy 500. Earlier this year, it aired the Super Bowl and the Daytona 500. It'll also continue to air basketball and football games from the Big 12, Pac-12, and Big Ten conferences. Any overflow will likely air on FS1 or FS2.