How To Watch Fox without Cable

I’ve been getting many people asking me how to watch 9-1-1 when it airs on Fox if they don’t have cable. Not only does Fox carry the 9-1-1, but Fox is a crucial network for watching NASCAR, the NFL, and more. This guide will cover all the ways you can watch Fox Live and on-Demand without subscribing to cable TV

Stream Live Fox Free

Locast streams the local Fox network live in over 42% of households, and it is 100% free. You can even watch Locast using a streaming device. Locast supports Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Android TV.

While Locast is technically free, the service does interrupt its broadcast every 15 minutes or so to ask for a donation of $5. If you decide to donate, then the message is removed, and you can watch without solicitation from Locast for donations. Please, note that the service also subject to a pending lawsuit from the major broadcast networks, so while the service is currently legal, it is unknown how long that status will last.

Locast is available in the following 31 TV markets:

• Atlanta, GA
• Baltimore, MD
• Boston, MA
• Charlotte, NC
• Cleveland, OH
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Detroit, MI
• Houston, TX
• Indianapolis, IN
• Los Angeles, CA
• Madison, WI
• Miami, FL
• Minneapolis, MN
• New York, NY
• Orlando, FL
• Philadelphia, PA
• Phoenix, AZ
• Portland, OR
• Puerto Rico
• Rapid City, SD
• Sacramento, CA
• San Francisco, CA
• Scranton, PA
• Seattle, WA
• Sioux City, IA
• Sioux Falls, SD
• Tampa Bay, FL
• Washington, D.C
• West Palm Beach, FL

You can read more in our review of Locast. You can try their service by downloading Locast to your favorite supported streaming device or on their website.

Watch Fox With an Antenna

Generally, if you live in a city or the suburbs, you can watch Fox over the air using something as simple as this  $25 Flat TV antenna. The free return policy makes it no risk. If it doesn’t get the channels you want, you can return it for your money back. 

You can see if Fox is available over the air using this FCC page. If the flat antenna doesn’t perform to your expectations, then check out the following instructional guides for more details on over the air TV.

• Learn How to Choose a TV Antenna
• Learn How to Use One Antenna for Multiple TVs
• Learn How to Ground a TV Antenna
• Learn how to Improve Antenna TV Reception
• Record from your Antenna with an Over the Air DVR

How to Stream Fox Live

Below I’m going to cover the streaming services that offer a live broadcast of Fox. Broadcast stations like Fox, CBS, ABC, and NBC are separated into 210 TV markets in the US. Each streaming service has to negotiate a deal with the station owners in each market to carry the channel.

To watch Fox, use the link in each section to subscribe to a service that offers Fox in your area, download the services streaming app to a streaming device like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, etc. and watch Fox through that services channel guide.

Fox On Hulu Live TV

Hulu not only offers its on-demand service but live-streaming as well. They offer Fox along with other local networks and other channels found on cable TV. According to the data we have, live Fox is available everywhere in the US. However, be sure to check Hulu’s Website for the latest channels in your area on this page: Hulu Live TV Channels by Zipcode.

A Subscription to Hulu + Live TV includes:

• The basic package comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR storage. (Upgrades available)
• Watch on 2 screens at once. (Upgrades available)
• It comes with 6 customizable profiles
• Includes entire Hulu streaming library

Hulu + Live TV is supported on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, Android, and more. You can read more about Hulu in our review of Hulu. There isn’t a month to month contract so you can sign up to test the service without fear of a long term commitment. You can sign up for Hulu Live TV using this link: Sign up for a Free-Trial to Hulu + Live TV.

How Much: The base package starts at $64.99 per month.

Fox on fuboTV

FuboTV has rapidly increased the number of locations where they stream the live local Fox network. Currently, FuboTV delivers Fox in many TV markets in the US. However, fuboTV carries most of the larger TV markets and streams live Fox in over 95% of U.S. households.

You can check out a free trial to FuboTV here. Here are some of fuboTV’s features:

• Over 100 channels are available in  fuboTV’s channel lineup
• You can watch on three screens at the same time 
• 250 hours of cloud DVR storage
• The FuboTV app is available on major platforms, including Roku, Chromecast, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more.

For more information on FuboTV features please see out Fubo TV review.

How Much: FuboTV costs $64.99 per month.

Fox on YouTube TV

YouTube TV is another great option to watch Fox live. YouTubeTV offers live Fox with its streaming service in all markets in the US. YouTube TV is supported on Roku, Android, iOS (includes AirPlay to Apple TV), and Chromecasts/Chromecast-compatible TVs.

YouTube TV provides:

• Fox and over 70 other channels
• unlimited cloud DVR storage
• stream on three devices at once
• Youtube TV supports Roku, Android, iOS (includes AirPlay to Apple TV), and Chromecasts/Chromecast-compatible TVs, and more. 
• Includes Youtube TV on-demand
• offers a 1-week free trial.

Check our review of YouTube TV for more details.

How Much: $64.99 per month.

Watch Fox on AT&T TV

AT&T TV offers live Fox streaming in many markets. Fox is available through all AT&T TV plans. The most affordable is the “Entertainment” package for $69.99 a month, along with a ton of cable TV and other broadcast networks. Fox offers Fox in over half the markets in the US. You can check AT&T’s Website to allow you to make sure Fox is offered in your area. You can also see our review of AT&T TV.

How Much:  $69.99 per month through it’s “Entertainment” package.

Fox on Sling

Sling provides the local Fox affiliate in some areas for Sling Blue customers. The local FOX network affiliate is broadcast live in the following markets:

• New York
• Philadelphia
• Chicago
• Washington, DC
• Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
• Dallas/Ft. Worth
• Los Angeles
• San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
• Detroit
• Atlanta
• Houston
• Orlando/Daytona/Melbourne
• Tampa/St. Petersburg
• Gainesville
• Austin
• Milwaukee
• Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Phoenix
• Seattle

The Sling Blue package costs $35 per month. You can sign up here. Service includes a cloud DVR along with the ability to stream to three devices at once. Sling TV is supported on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, and more. See our review of Sling TV for more details.

Watch on the Fox Now App

You can download the Fox Now app on various devices to watch live and On-Demand Fox. Current episodes of Fox shows available free. A “lock” symbol identifies which episodes require you to link your participating TV provider account. However, Locked episodes for most shows will become available to watch without signing into your participating TV provider account 8 days after the episode first airs on TV.

The Fox Now app accepts Hulu, YouTube TV, FuboTV, and AT&T TV as pay-TV providers credentials. Be aware that the Fox Now App will only stream live in participating markets.

Watch Fox on Roku

To watch Fox on Roku through a streaming service like FuboTV, Hulu Live TV, AT&T TV, YouTube TV, etc., follow these instructions.

1. Subscribe to a streaming service that carries Fox
2. On your Roku Menu, navigate to “Search” and press “OK” on your remote
3. Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
4. Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
5. Select “Add Channel” press “OK” on your remote. If the channel is already installed, “Go To Channel” will be an option.
6. The App is now installed on your Roku. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. Fox will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide.

If you do not subscribe to one of the streaming services that carry Fox, you can also download the Fox Now app to your Roku. This won’t be the same as having your local Fox channel, but you will at least have access to Fox TV shows. If you have a Roku TV, you can use the Roku Live TV feature and a TV antenna to watch Fox on your Roku TV.

Watch Fox on Fire TV

To watch Fox on Fire TV through a streaming service like FuboTV, Hulu Live TV, AT&T TV, YouTube TV, etc, follow these instructions.

1. Subscribe to a streaming service that carries Fox
2. On your Fire TV Home screen, click on the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
3. Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
4. Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
5. Select “Download,” and the channel will install
6. The App is now installed on your Fire TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. Fox will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide.

If you do not subscribe to one of the streaming services that carry Fox, you can also download the Fox Now app to your Fire TV. This won’t be the same as having your local Fox channel, but you will at least have access to Fox TV shows.

Watch Fox on Apple TV

To watch Fox on Apple TV through a streaming service like FuboTV, Hulu Live TV, AT&T TV, YouTube TV, etc., follow these instructions.

1. Subscribe to a streaming service that carries Fox
2. Scroll right to the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen
3. Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
4. Select the streaming service click the cloud icon, and the channel will install
5. The App is now installed on your Apple TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. Fox will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide.

If you do not subscribe to one of the streaming services that carry Fox, you can also download the Fox Now app to your Apple TV. This won’t be the same as having your local Fox channel, but you will at least have access to Fox TV shows.

How To Watch Shows On Fox

Below are articles explaining how to watch popular Fox shows.

For information on watching other TV channels online check out: How To Stream Specific TV Channels

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