What Channel Is FS1? — Every Provider, Streaming Option & Quick Finder

FS1 — Fox Sports 1 — launched in 2013 as the replacement for the old Speed motorsports channel. It’s now one of the most-watched sports cable networks in America, airing nearly 5,000 hours of live sports every year. Whether you’re trying to catch college football on a Saturday afternoon, NASCAR on the weekend, or MLB in the evening, there’s a good chance the game you’re looking for is on FS1 or its sister channel FS2. Finding it, though, depends entirely on which TV service you have — and the channel numbers vary more than you’d expect.

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  What channel is FS1 on DirecTV? Channel 219 — the same number everywhere in the U.S. · FS2 is on Channel 618 · DirecTV satellite uses identical channel numbers nationwide — no need to check by city

  DirecTV is one of the simplest providers when it comes to finding FS1 because satellite TV uses the same channel lineup across the entire country. Channel 219 is FS1 and channel 618 is FS2, regardless of whether you live in Maine or Hawaii. This nationwide uniformity is a practical advantage for travelers and snowbirds — if you remember 219 at home, it’s 219 at your winter residence too. FS1 is available on DirecTV’s Choice package and higher. DirecTV also offers a streaming version called DirecTV Stream (no satellite dish required), where FS1 is included in the Entertainment plan at $89.99/month and in the MySports genre pack at $69.99/month. The MySports skinny bundle is worth knowing about: for sports fans who don’t need every channel under the sun, it includes FS1, ESPN, and most major sports networks without the premium price of a full entertainment package. DirecTV Stream offers a 5-day free trial for new subscribers.
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  What channel is FS1 on Spectrum? Channel 400 in most Spectrum markets · Some cities use lower-numbered alternatives — Dallas uses channels 65 and 779, Charlotte adds channel 67 · FS2 is channel 401 in most markets · The safest shortcut: search “FS1” in your Spectrum guide rather than scrolling

  Spectrum is a cable provider, which means channel numbers depend on which city or cable system you’re on — there’s no single national lineup the way satellite TV works. Channel 400 is the most common FS1 number for Spectrum customers and covers most of the country, but local exceptions are scattered throughout their footprint. In Dallas, FS1 is on channels 65 and 779. In Charlotte, North Carolina, it’s on channel 400 with a local alternative on channel 67. In parts of California, Los Angeles customers find FS1 on channel 95 alongside 400. The easiest way to find FS1 on Spectrum without memorizing numbers is to press the Guide button on your remote and search for “FS1” by name — your guide will jump directly to it regardless of the market-specific number. The Fox Sports app also lets Spectrum subscribers stream FS1 live on their phone, tablet, or laptop by signing in with their Spectrum TV credentials at no extra cost.
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  What channel is FS1 on DISH Network? Channel 150 — same number everywhere in the U.S. · FS2 is on Channel 149 (next door — they’re adjacent on DISH, unlike most providers) · Requires America’s Top 200 package or higher · DISH satellite uses national channel numbers, no city-by-city variation

  Like DirecTV, DISH Network operates as a satellite provider with a consistent national channel lineup, making FS1 easy to find at the same number regardless of your location. Channel 150 for FS1 and channel 149 for FS2 — notably, DISH puts them next to each other, which isn’t typical for most cable or streaming providers where the two channels may be hundreds of numbers apart. FS1 is included in DISH’s America’s Top 200 package and all higher tiers. DISH also offers the Fox Sports app for eligible subscribers who want to stream FS1 on mobile devices or tablets away from home. DISH subscribers should use the search function on their DISH remote to verify current channel assignments if 150 doesn’t work, as package restructuring can occasionally shift channel positions within the guide even when the underlying number stays the same.
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  What channel is FS1 on Xfinity (Comcast)? Varies by city — Channel 857 is common for Comcast/Xfinity HD · Channel 408 appears in many markets · Channel 25 appears in some markets · The safest approach: use the Xfinity channel lineup tool at xfinity.com with your ZIP code, or search “FS1” in your Xfinity guide by name

  Xfinity runs on cable infrastructure market by market, so FS1 can appear on significantly different channel numbers depending on your city. Channel 857 is the number most frequently cited for Xfinity’s HD lineup, and channel 408 appears in many markets. Some markets have FS1 as low as channel 25 in the standard definition tier and again at a three-digit number in the HD tier. Rather than trying to memorize a number that may be wrong for your specific Comcast franchise area, there are two reliable approaches: First, go to xfinity.com/channel-lineup and enter your ZIP code for the exact channel numbers in your area. Second, press the microphone button on an Xfinity X1 remote and say “FS1” — the voice search function will navigate directly to the channel. The Fox Sports app also works for Xfinity subscribers to stream FS1 live on phones and tablets when authenticated with your Xfinity TV subscription credentials.
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  What is the cheapest way to watch FS1 without cable? Fox One: $19.99/month — dedicated Fox streaming service with FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, and your local Fox station · Sling Blue: $45.99/month — includes FS1 and most major cable channels · Sling Select: $19.99/month skinny bundle — includes FS1 and 10 other channels · YouTube TV: ~$82/month — full cable replacement with FS1 and 100+ channels

  Cutting the cord doesn’t mean losing FS1 — it’s available on several streaming services at a range of prices. Fox One, launched by Fox Corporation, is Fox’s own streaming platform at $19.99 per month and carries FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, your local Fox broadcast affiliate, and Fox News in a single subscription. For sports fans whose primary interest is Fox’s sports lineup, Fox One is the most direct and affordable dedicated option. Sling TV offers two ways to get FS1: Sling Blue at $45.99 per month includes FS1 alongside NFL Network, TBS, TNT, FX, and local channels in select markets. The newer Sling Select at $19.99 per month is a skinny bundle of just 11 channels that includes FS1 — the right choice if you mainly want FS1 and a handful of other channels without a full cable-replacement subscription. YouTube TV at approximately $82 per month is a full cable replacement that includes FS1 and 100+ channels with unlimited DVR storage. Hulu + Live TV at $82.99 to $95.99 per month also includes FS1. Fubo, starting around $79 per month, is particularly strong for soccer and NASCAR fans since it pairs FS1’s content with deep international sports coverage.
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  What sports are on FS1 right now? 2026 FIFA World Cup: 34 matches on FS1 (June 11 – July 19, hosted in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada) · MLB: 39+ regular-season games plus Division Series and League Championship Series · NASCAR: Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series · College Football: Big 12, Big Ten, Mountain West, and Big Noon Saturday · College Basketball: Big East, Big 12, Big Ten tournament games · Soccer: CONCACAF Champions League, MLS regular season

  FS1 airs nearly 5,000 hours of live sports annually, and its schedule in 2026 is headlined by one of the most anticipated events in sports history — the FIFA World Cup, co-hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 through July 19. Fox Corporation holds the U.S. broadcast rights, with the main FOX network carrying 70 matches and FS1 carrying 34, including primetime group stage games and knockout round matchups. Beyond the World Cup, FS1 is the home of Fox’s college football overflow games — when multiple high-profile games are on simultaneously, the main FOX broadcast typically carries the biggest matchup while FS1 carries the next most significant game. Saturday afternoons in college football season see FS1 as the most-watched sports cable channel in the country during those windows. For baseball fans, FS1 carries MLB games throughout the regular season with a mix of afternoon and primetime matchups, and moves into the postseason for Division Series and League Championship Series games. NASCAR fans will find FS1 as their primary destination for Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series races throughout the season.
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  Can I watch FS1 for free or with an antenna? No — FS1 is a cable channel and cannot be received with a TV antenna · No free standalone FS1 option exists · The Fox Sports app is free to download but requires a qualifying pay-TV subscription to watch live FS1 content · Free trials: Fubo (5 days), DirecTV Stream (5 days), YouTube TV, and Fox One each offer trials for new subscribers

  This is one of the most important things to understand about FS1: it is a cable channel, not a broadcast channel. Over-the-air antennas pick up broadcast signals from the main FOX network (the channel that carries the Super Bowl and the biggest Sunday afternoon NFL games), but FS1 and FS2 operate on the cable and satellite distribution system only — they are not transmitted over the airwaves. No antenna, however modern or powerful, will pick up FS1. The closest thing to a free trial is the 5-day trials offered by Fubo and DirecTV Stream for new subscribers, and the trials from YouTube TV and Fox One. These let you watch FS1 without committing to a monthly charge, though a payment method is required and you must remember to cancel before the trial ends to avoid a charge. The Fox Sports app is free to download on iPhone, Android, Roku, Apple TV, and smart TVs, but requires you to sign in with valid pay-TV credentials — a cable, satellite, or streaming TV subscription that includes FS1. Without those credentials, the app will not show live FS1 content.
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  What is FS1 exactly — is it the same as Fox or Fox Sports? FS1 is Fox Sports 1 — a cable sports channel owned by Fox Corporation · Not the same as the main FOX broadcast network (free with an antenna) · Fox Sports is the brand name; FS1 and FS2 are the cable channels under that brand · Launched in 2013, replacing the old Speed channel · FS2 is the secondary overflow channel — smaller games, re-airs, and overflow when FS1 is busy

  Fox Corporation operates several different television entities that share the “Fox Sports” name, and the distinctions matter when you’re trying to find a specific game. The main FOX broadcast network is a free over-the-air channel that airs the NFL on Sunday afternoons, select World Series games, and major college football matchups — you can pick this up with an antenna or on any cable/satellite package. Fox Sports 1 (FS1) is a separate cable channel that launched in 2013 when Fox converted the Speed motorsports channel into a broader sports network designed to compete with ESPN. FS1 carries the events that are important enough to command cable sports network rights but aren’t the singular marquee event that goes on the main FOX network. FS2 is the third tier — it carries overflow games when FS1 is fully scheduled, developmental racing series, ARCA races, and re-airs of FS1 programming. A useful shorthand: if the game is one of the two or three biggest events Fox Sports is airing this weekend, it’s probably on main FOX. If it’s a solid conference matchup or a regular season sporting event, it’s likely on FS1. ARCA qualifying and truck series races end up on FS2.

Cable channel numbers vary by market and can change when providers restructure packages. Always verify your specific channel number using the Guide search function on your remote or at your provider’s website. Satellite providers (DirecTV, DISH) use consistent national numbers. Prices and streaming plans subject to change.

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