What Channel Is FS1 on Spectrum? — Every State & City Listed

FS1 (Fox Sports 1) is one of the most-watched sports cable channels in the United States, and finding it on Spectrum is the first question millions of sports fans ask every season. The challenge is that unlike satellite providers, Spectrum assigns channel numbers locally — so FS1 might be on channel 400 in your city and channel 36 in a city 50 miles away. Understanding why this happens and how to always find the channel quickly makes the difference between watching your game and fumbling through menus. Here are the 10 most important things to know.

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  What channel is FS1 on Spectrum cable? Most common: Channel 400 (majority of Spectrum markets) · But varies by city and state — FS1 can be anywhere from channel 30 to channel 1317 depending on your location · Fastest lookup: search “FS1” in your Spectrum on-screen guide, OR visit spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup and enter your ZIP code

  FS1’s channel number on Spectrum varies more than almost any other major sports network because Spectrum (operated by Charter Communications) inherited dozens of separate regional cable systems through years of mergers and acquisitions. Each legacy system numbered channels differently, and those legacy numbers are still largely in place today. The result is that channel 400 works in the majority of major Spectrum markets — Los Angeles, New York City, most of Texas, North Carolina, and others — but is not universal. In Dallas, FS1 is on channels 65 and 779. In Ohio, it is on channels 317 and 1317. In Cleveland, there are multiple channel numbers for the same content. Rather than memorizing a number that may not apply to your specific market, the most reliable approach is using your Spectrum remote’s search function (press the magnifying glass or the VOD button and search “FS1”) or visiting spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup on your phone, tablet, or computer and entering your ZIP code for an exact answer specific to your household.
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  What channel is FS1 on Spectrum in California? Most of California: Channel 400 · Los Angeles: Channel 95 (also 400 in some markets) · San Diego: Channel 93 · Anaheim: Channel 54 · Long Beach: Channels 40 and 740 · Bakersfield: Channels 76, 109, and 1109 · FS2 in California: Channel 401 (most areas)

  California is one of Spectrum’s largest markets, and FS1’s channel positioning varies across the state’s different Designated Market Areas (DMAs). In the Los Angeles metropolitan area — the second-largest TV market in the United States — FS1 is most commonly found on channel 95. Channel 400 may also work in some parts of the LA market. Moving south, San Diego Spectrum customers typically find FS1 on channel 93. The Inland Empire and most of the Central Valley default to channel 400. Bakersfield is notably different, with FS1 appearing on channels 76, 109, and 1109 depending on your specific Spectrum package and equipment. San Francisco Bay Area customers generally find FS1 on channel 400. The most authoritative single-step confirmation method is entering your ZIP code at spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup — the official Spectrum channel guide is updated in real time and reflects any recent channel moves or lineup adjustments in your specific area.
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  What channel is FS1 on Spectrum in New York? New York City: Channel 400 · Albany: Channel 73 · Buffalo: Channel 82 · FS2 in New York: Channel 401

  New York City Spectrum subscribers find FS1 on channel 400, which is consistent with the national majority channel number. Upstate New York markets are different. Spectrum customers in Albany typically find FS1 on channel 73 rather than 400. Buffalo Spectrum customers generally find FS1 on channel 82. In all New York Spectrum markets, FS2 (Fox Sports 2) is available on channel 401. New York City is the largest media market in the United States, and Spectrum has extensive coverage throughout the five boroughs and the surrounding region — FS1 at channel 400 applies to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and most of the New York metro area including Long Island and suburban Westchester and Rockland counties. For customers in the Hudson Valley or the Capital Region (Albany, Troy, Schenectady area), the channel 73 number should be verified at spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup since legacy system numbers can affect specific neighborhoods and towns differently.
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  What channel is FS1 on Spectrum in Wisconsin? Milwaukee area: Channels 75, 317, and 1317 · Other Wisconsin Spectrum markets: varies by city · Charlotte, NC area (not Wisconsin but same channel) has FS1 on Channel 67 · FS2 in Wisconsin: Channel 328

  Wisconsin Spectrum customers in the Milwaukee metropolitan area have an unusual situation — FS1 appears on three separate channel numbers: 75, 317, and 1317. These represent the standard-definition, high-definition, and alternate-encoding versions that exist in some legacy Spectrum cable systems. Channel 75 is typically the SD version, channel 317 is the HD version, and 1317 is the duplicate HD listing on some equipment types. For the best picture quality when watching FS1 in the Milwaukee market, tune to the highest-numbered channel in that group (1317) if your TV and cable box support it — higher-numbered channels in Spectrum’s 1000+ range are typically the full HD feed. FS2 in Wisconsin Spectrum markets is available on channel 328. As always, the definitive answer for your specific Milwaukee-area address is available at spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup in under 60 seconds. Other Wisconsin markets outside Milwaukee may have different FS1 numbers — enter your specific ZIP code to confirm.
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  What channel is FS1 on Spectrum in Texas? Most Texas markets: Channel 400 · San Antonio, Austin, El Paso: Channel 97 (also 400) · Corpus Christi: Channel 49 · Dallas: Channels 65 and 779 · FS2 in Texas: Channel 401 (most areas) · FS2 in El Paso and Corpus Christi: Channel 95

  Texas is one of Spectrum’s largest service footprints, spanning major metros and extensive rural areas across the state. In most Texas Spectrum markets, FS1 is found on channel 400. However, San Antonio, Austin, and El Paso are served by a separate regional lineup where FS1 also appears on channel 97 — so you can use either number in those cities. Corpus Christi is an exception, with FS1 on channel 49 as the primary local number. Dallas is the most distinctive: FS1 in Dallas appears on channels 65 and 779, which are both different from the 400 standard. If you are in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, try channel 65 first. Houston and most of the Texas Gulf Coast default to channel 400. FS2 is available on channel 401 throughout most of Texas, with El Paso and Corpus Christi using channel 95 for FS2 instead. With Texas’s geographic spread, there is also variation within metro areas — a Spectrum customer in central Dallas may have different channel assignments than one in the suburbs or an adjacent county.
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  Is Fox Sports 1 available on Spectrum? What Spectrum plan includes FS1? YES — FS1 is included in all three of Spectrum’s current cable TV plans: TV Select Signature ($100/month), TV Select Plus ($110/month), and TV Platinum ($145/month) · FS1 is NOT included in TV Stream ($40/month) · The cable plans include FS1 in the standard channel lineup at no additional charge · No sports add-on package is required to access FS1 on any of these plans

  FS1 is available as a standard included channel in all of Spectrum’s cable television subscription plans — no premium sports add-on is needed. The three plans that include FS1 are TV Select Signature (starting at $100/month promotional for new customers), TV Select Plus ($110/month promotional), and TV Platinum ($145/month promotional). All three plans include FS1 in the standard channel lineup. The TV Stream plan ($40/month), which is Spectrum’s app-based streaming-only option, does not include FS1 — that plan focuses on a more limited 85+ channel lineup primarily designed for light viewers who want local broadcast networks and basic cable. For sports fans who specifically want FS1, any of the three cable subscription tiers delivers it. The TV Select Signature and TV Select Plus plans also include ESPN Unlimited and Fox One at no extra charge — Fox One is particularly valuable because it gives you a second way to stream FS1 content through the Fox streaming app on your phone, tablet, or other devices even when the TV is being used. To add NFL Network, NFL RedZone, NBA TV, and other premium sports networks on top of FS1, the Sports View add-on is available for $10/month on Select plans, or included in TV Platinum at no extra charge.
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  Are FS1 and FOX Sports the same channel? NO — they are different · FOX Sports 1 (FS1) is a national cable sports network on channel 400 (or nearby) · “FOX Sports” or “FOX” on your regular broadcast dial (channels 2–35 on most cable systems) is your local FOX affiliate — a broadcast network channel · The local FOX affiliate carries NFL Sunday double-header games and occasional major events · FS1 carries college sports, UFC, NASCAR, MLB, and soccer as a 24-hour cable sports channel

  This is one of the most common points of confusion for Spectrum viewers, and understanding it clearly makes navigating your sports viewing much easier. There are two distinct “Fox Sports” entities on your Spectrum channel lineup. The first is your local FOX broadcast affiliate — for example, WNYW (Fox 5) in New York City, KTTV in Los Angeles, or KDFW in Dallas. This channel is found in the low-numbered local broadcast section of your Spectrum lineup, typically between channels 2 and 35 depending on your city. It carries the national FOX Network: NFL Thursday Night Football (in partnership with Prime Video), NFL Sunday NFC double-header games, World Series games on FOX, college football, NASCAR Cup Series, and local news. The second entity is FS1 (Fox Sports 1) — a cable-only channel that is separate from your local FOX affiliate and found on channel 400 (or the local equivalent). FS1 is a 24-hour sports channel that carries college football, UFC/MMA, NASCAR Xfinity Series, MLB games, Big Ten Network content, international soccer, and commentary/analysis shows like Undisputed, First Things First, and The Herd with Colin Cowherd. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being broadcast on FS1 as well as the FOX broadcast channel, making both essential viewing this summer.
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  Are FS1 and FS2 the same as FOX Sports? No — three different things: FOX broadcast (local affiliate, channels 2–35) · FS1 = Fox Sports 1 cable channel (channel 400 on most Spectrum systems) — primary national sports cable channel · FS2 = Fox Sports 2 cable channel (channel 401 on most Spectrum systems) — overflow/secondary sports programming · FS1 carries more popular events; FS2 carries overflow sports, additional soccer, motorsports, and regional college games

  The FOX Sports family of channels on Spectrum comprises three distinct products that viewers frequently confuse. First, the local FOX broadcast affiliate: this is the free over-the-air broadcast channel that Spectrum carries in your market. It shows everything on the main FOX Network — not just sports but also primetime entertainment, local news, and national Fox programming. Second, FS1 (Fox Sports 1): the flagship national cable sports network for Fox Corporation. FS1 carries the majority of Fox’s cable sports rights including college football (Big Ten, PAC-12 games), UFC events, NASCAR Xfinity Series, MLB playoff games, Champions League soccer, Liga MX, and multiple sports talk shows. FS1 is on channel 400 on most Spectrum systems. Third, FS2 (Fox Sports 2): a secondary overflow cable sports channel found on channel 401 in most Spectrum markets. FS2 broadcasts sporting events that overflow from FS1’s schedule — less prominent soccer leagues, additional motorsports, regional college games, and events that don’t fit FS1’s primetime slots. FS2 is available in most Spectrum markets as part of the same plans that include FS1, though not every market carries it. For viewers in markets with regional Fox Sports networks (FanDuel Sports Network, formerly Bally Sports), those regional channels are completely separate entities covering local professional team games and are found at different channel numbers.
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  How to watch Fox FS1 without Spectrum cable? Streaming alternatives that include FS1: Sling TV Blue ($46/month) — cheapest option · YouTube TV ($72.99/month) · Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month) · Fox One app ($19.99/month) — Fox-only content direct from Fox Corp · DirecTV (satellite) — FS1 always on channel 219 · DISH Network (satellite) — FS1 always on channel 150 · All streaming options require internet; satellite requires a dish installation

  If you do not have Spectrum cable or want a less expensive way to watch FS1, several alternatives exist at different price points. The most affordable streaming option with FS1 is Sling TV’s Blue plan at $46/month — Sling Blue includes FS1, FS2, NBC, Fox, and many news and entertainment channels without a contract. YouTube TV at $72.99/month includes FS1 along with every major broadcast and cable network including NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, ESPN, CNN, HGTV, and many more — the most comprehensive streaming cable replacement that includes FS1. Hulu + Live TV at $82.99/month also includes FS1 alongside the Hulu on-demand library and Disney+. The Fox One app (formerly Fox Sports app, recently rebranded) at $19.99/month gives you FS1, FS2, Fox News, Fox Business, local Fox affiliates, and Big Ten Network in a streaming package directly from Fox Corporation — the most targeted and affordable option if Fox channels are your primary interest. For those who prefer satellite TV, DirecTV carries FS1 on channel 219 nationwide (consistent, never changes by region), and DISH Network carries FS1 on channel 150 nationwide. Both satellite options require a physical dish installation and a service commitment but deliver the same channel number regardless of where you move in the country.
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  What channel is FS1 on Xfinity (Comcast)? Xfinity channel for FS1 varies by location — common numbers: Channel 408 (many markets) · Channel 25 (some markets) · Varies significantly across Comcast’s nationwide footprint · DirecTV: always Channel 219 nationwide · DISH Network: always Channel 150 nationwide · YouTube TV: no channel number — find FS1 in the sports section of the guide · Check xfinity.com/channel-lineup for your ZIP code

  Xfinity (Comcast) faces the same regional channel number variation as Spectrum because both are large cable companies that inherited regional systems through acquisitions. On Xfinity, FS1 appears on channel 408 in many markets, channel 25 in others, and several different numbers in various cities — the exact number depends entirely on your city and the legacy system serving your neighborhood. The fastest way to find FS1 on Xfinity is to use your Comcast remote’s search button and type “FS1,” or visit xfinity.com/channel-lineup and enter your ZIP code. The major satellite providers deliver the most consistent channel numbers: DirecTV places FS1 on channel 219 everywhere in the country — always the same, regardless of whether you are in Maine or Hawaii. DISH Network places FS1 on channel 150 everywhere in the country. This uniformity is one of the practical advantages of satellite TV over regional cable for frequent travelers or people who move — the channel number never changes. Streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV do not use traditional channel numbers — you navigate to FS1 through the channel guide or search function within the app, and the experience is consistent regardless of geography.

⚠️ Channel numbers change periodically with lineup updates. Always verify your exact number at spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup. Enter your ZIP code for the official Spectrum channel list for your address.

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