Cutting the cable cord does not mean losing Fox News. Fox Corporation’s own streaming app now carries it live for $19.99 a month. A handful of other services bundle it into bigger packages. Here is the full picture with zero fluff.
Fox News is a cable channel, not a broadcast channel — so a TV antenna will never pick it up no matter how good it is. You need either a live TV streaming service or Fox’s own app. Here are the most-searched questions answered clearly.
1 What is the cheapest way to watch Fox News without cable right now? Fox One at $19.99/month is the least expensive path for Fox News only. Sling TV’s Select plan at ~$19.99/month is the cheapest bundle option that includes Fox News alongside other channels like NFL Network and FS1. ▼
2 Can I watch Fox News for free — without any subscription? Not live. Short clips appear on foxnews.com and YouTube, but the full live channel requires a paid service. Free trials on Fox One (7 days) and Sling TV give you legitimate free access for a limited time. ▼
3 What is Fox One — and is it the same as Fox News? Fox One is Fox Corporation’s all-in-one streaming app launched in August 2025. It carries Fox News live, plus Fox Business, Fox Weather, FS1, FS2, local Fox stations, Big Ten Network, and Fox Deportes — all under one $19.99/month subscription. ▼
4 Will a TV antenna pick up Fox News? No. A TV antenna picks up your local FOX broadcast affiliate — the one that airs NFL games, Masked Singer, and local news. Fox News Channel is a separate cable-only network and cannot be received over the air. ▼
5 Is Fox Nation the same as Fox News, and do I need it? Fox Nation is a separate on-demand service featuring documentaries, original series, and specials starring Fox News personalities. It does not include the live Fox News Channel. Most viewers who want live news do not need it. ▼
6 Does Amazon Prime include Fox News? No. Standard Amazon Prime does not include Fox News. You can add Fox One as a Prime Video Channel for $19.99/month, which gives live Fox News Channel access billed through Amazon with a 3-day free trial. ▼
7 Which streaming service gives me Fox News plus the most other channels for the money? Sling Blue or Sling Orange+Blue gives you Fox News alongside CNN, MSNBC, ESPN, and entertainment channels starting around $45.99/month. YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV are more comprehensive at $82.99–$89.99/month. ▼
8 Can I watch Fox News on my smart TV, Roku, or Fire Stick without cable? Yes. Fox One, Sling TV, and every major streaming service support Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and most smart TV brands. Download the app, sign in, and Fox News streams live on your television within minutes. ▼
Six legitimate options currently carry Fox News live for cord-cutters. They range from the bare-minimum Fox-only app to full cable replacements with 150+ channels. Here is each one explained plainly.
Fox One is Fox Corporation’s own direct streaming service, launched August 2025. It is the most straightforward path to Fox News without cable — no middleman, no extra channels you do not need. At $19.99/month it includes: Fox News Channel live, Fox Business Network live, Fox Weather, FS1, FS2, Fox Deportes, Big Ten Network, and your local Fox broadcast affiliate. You also get on-demand access to Fox entertainment programming, unlimited cloud DVR storage (recordings kept 270 days), and up to 5 simultaneous streams. The 7-day free trial is the longest trial available among all the options listed here. Annual plan at $199.99 saves about $40 compared to monthly. If you already subscribe to DirecTV, Fubo, Spectrum, or Hulu Live TV and those services include Fox, you can log into the Fox One app with your provider credentials at no extra charge.
DirecTV’s MyNews Genre Pack is a smart option for viewers whose primary interest is news coverage across multiple networks. At $39.99/month it carries Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, C-SPAN, Headline News, and roughly 10 other news-adjacent channels. It is the lowest-cost way to get Fox News bundled with the major competing news networks in a single package. DirecTV offers a 5-day free trial on all its packages. Larger DirecTV packages (Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate) also carry Fox News at higher monthly costs but add sports, entertainment, and local channels. Fox One subscribers who sign up through DirecTV packages get free Fox One app access using their DirecTV login — meaning you get Fox One’s full Fox channel lineup without a separate Fox One subscription if you are already a DirecTV customer.
Sling TV’s Select plan is one of the cheapest ways to get Fox News inside a multi-channel bundle. At approximately $19.99/month it covers Fox News, NFL Network, FS1, FX, Nat Geo, and a small number of other channels — no ESPN, no local CBS or NBC. For viewers who primarily want Fox News plus sports channel access without a large bundle, this is the sharpest value. Sling also offers day passes, weekend passes, and week passes for single-event viewing without a monthly commitment — particularly useful for watching a specific sporting event. Sling Blue (approximately $45.99/month) adds more channels including CNN, MSNBC, Bravo, and local FOX and NBC in select markets. Sling does not carry CBS or ABC in any plan, which matters if you want all four major broadcast networks alongside Fox News.
Fubo’s Pro package starts at $55.99/month and includes Fox News alongside over 100 other channels, with a particularly strong sports lineup. Fubo currently includes Fox One app access free with its Pro package — which means subscribers get the full Fox One channel lineup (Fox News, Fox Business, FS1, FS2, local Fox, Fox Weather, Fox Deportes, Big Ten Network) without paying separately for Fox One. Fubo also includes ESPN, which Fox One does not. For sports-heavy households who also want Fox News, Fubo’s combination of Fox coverage and ESPN under one roof is difficult to beat. A 5-day free trial is available.
YouTube TV carries Fox News alongside 150+ channels in a single base plan — all four major local broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX), ESPN, CNN, MSNBC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, and dozens more. At $82.99/month it is one of the pricier options, but what you get is a genuine cable replacement with no trade-offs. The unlimited DVR stores recordings for 9 months — the best retention window in live streaming TV. Up to 6 accounts per household, each with their own DVR and personalized recommendations. Fox News is available in every plan tier. YouTube TV’s recent launch of modular packages (Sports + News bundle at approximately $72/month) is worth checking if you want Fox News and sports without the full entertainment package pricing.
Hulu + Live TV at $89.99/month bundles Fox News alongside 90+ live channels, the complete Hulu on-demand streaming library, Disney+, and ESPN Select — all in one subscription. This is the strongest all-in-one entertainment package for households that also stream shows and movies. Fox News is available across all plan tiers. A 3-day free trial is available. The one limitation to know: Hulu Live TV’s cloud DVR includes 50 hours of storage in the base plan; upgrading to 200 hours costs $9.99/month extra. If extensive DVR recording is important to your Fox News viewing habits, factor that potential extra cost in when comparing to YouTube TV’s unlimited DVR.
Fox One replaced the Fox Sports app in 2026 and became the single home for everything Fox produces. For Fox News viewers specifically, it is worth understanding exactly what you get and what you do not.
- 5 simultaneous streams — watch on multiple TVs or devices in your household at the same time
- Unlimited cloud DVR with 270-day storage — record Fox News segments, primetime shows, or live events and watch later
- Multi-screen viewing — watch multiple channels in a split-screen layout on supported devices
- “Catch Up” highlights — if you join a live event late, the app surfaces the key moments so you can get current quickly
- Annual option at $199.99/year saves approximately $40 over monthly billing
- FOX One + ESPN bundle at $39.99/month adds ESPN’s full suite of networks — the only way to get Fox and ESPN together without a larger live TV bundle
Fox One carries only Fox-owned channels. It does not include CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN (unless you add the ESPN bundle for $39.99/month), any local non-Fox stations, or cable entertainment networks like HGTV or Discovery. Fox Nation’s on-demand library is a separate add-on — it is not included in the base Fox One subscription. If you want Fox News alongside other news networks or a broad entertainment channel lineup, one of the larger bundles (Sling, DirecTV, YouTube TV, Hulu Live) will serve you better.
If you subscribe to DirecTV, Fubo, Spectrum, Hulu + Live TV, or another pay-TV service that includes Fox channels, you can download the Fox One app and sign in with your provider credentials at no extra charge. Go to fox.com or the Fox One app, select “TV Provider,” find your provider, and log in. This unlocks the full Fox One app — Fox News live, FS1, Fox Business, all of it — without paying a separate $19.99/month Fox One subscription. Many cable subscribers do not know this and never use it.
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| Service | Monthly Cost | Fox News Live | Free Trial | DVR | Other Notable Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox One | $19.99/mo · $199.99/yr | ✅ Yes | 7 days | Unlimited · 270 days | Fox Business · FS1 · FS2 · Fox Weather · Local Fox |
| Sling Select | ~$19.99/mo | ✅ Yes | Varies | 50 hrs · $5/mo | NFL Network · FS1 · FX · Nat Geo (~15 channels) |
| DirecTV MyNews | $39.99/mo | ✅ Yes | 5 days | Included | CNN · MSNBC · CNBC · C-SPAN · ~10 news channels |
| Sling Blue | ~$45.99/mo | ✅ Yes | Varies | 50 hrs · $5/mo | CNN · MSNBC · Bravo · Local FOX/NBC in select areas |
| Fubo Pro | $55.99/mo | ✅ Yes | 5 days | 1,000 hrs included | ESPN · 100+ channels · Fox One app included free |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | ✅ Yes | Varies | Unlimited · 9 months | 150+ channels · all locals · ESPN · CNN · MSNBC |
| Hulu + Live TV | $89.99/mo | ✅ Yes | 3 days | 50 hrs (200 hrs +$9.99) | 90+ channels · Disney+ · Hulu library · ESPN Select |
| Philo | $28/mo | ❌ No | 7 days | Unlimited · 1 year | No Fox News · entertainment-only lineup |
Prices are approximate and subject to change. Free trial availability and length vary by service and promotion. Always confirm current pricing at the service’s website before subscribing.
The best service depends on what else you watch beyond Fox News. A household that only watches Fox News has very different needs than one replacing a full cable package.
- Already have DirecTV, Fubo, or Spectrum? Log into Fox One free. Your existing pay-TV login unlocks the Fox One app without a separate $19.99/month charge. Go to fox.com, click “TV Provider,” and sign in. Most people who would benefit from this never know it exists.
- The annual Fox One plan saves about $40/year ($199.99 vs $239.88 monthly). If you plan to keep it beyond 2–3 months, the annual payment is the better math.
- Pair Fox One with a $25–$50 TV antenna for local broadcast channels. You get Fox News plus free CBS, NBC, ABC, PBS, and your local FOX affiliate. This combination costs less per month than any live TV bundle that carries all those channels.
- If you want Fox News and ESPN without a large bundle, the Fox One + ESPN bundle at $39.99/month is the only direct way to get both networks together without paying $55+/month for a full live TV service.
- Forgetting to cancel free trials before they expire. Every service listed charges automatically on the first day after the trial ends. Set a calendar reminder the day before your trial expires — not the day of, because cancellation sometimes takes effect the next billing cycle.
- Subscribing through a TV’s app store when you want to use a promo code. If you subscribe through Roku’s channel store or Amazon, you cannot apply promotional codes — billing goes through those platforms. To use any discount or code, go directly to the service’s website on a phone or computer first.
- Confusing Fox One with Fox Nation. Fox Nation ($8.99/month on its own) does not include the live Fox News Channel — only on-demand documentaries and next-day primetime replays. If you want Fox News live, you need Fox One, not Fox Nation.
- Assuming Philo carries Fox News. Philo is a popular budget streaming service at $28/month but it does not carry Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, or any live news network. It is entertainment-only.
- Roku: From the Roku home screen, press the magnifying glass and search “Fox One.” Select it, click Add Channel, then Subscribe. Sign in or create a Fox account.
- Amazon Fire TV: Go to the Find menu, search “Fox One,” select the app, click Get, then Open. Subscribe with your Fox account or through Amazon’s billing.
- Apple TV: Open the App Store on your Apple TV, search “Fox One,” download it, and sign in or subscribe.
- Smart TV (Samsung, LG, Vizio): Open your TV’s app store or home screen apps section, search for Fox One, download, and sign in. If Fox One does not appear in your TV’s store, use a Roku or Fire TV stick plugged into the TV’s HDMI port — they are $30–$50 and support every streaming service.
Direct links to each service and support for account or billing questions.
- Subscribed via fox.com: Log in → Account → Manage Subscription → Cancel
- Subscribed via Amazon: amazon.com → Account → Memberships & Subscriptions → Fox One → Cancel
- Subscribed via Roku: my.roku.com → My Account → Subscriptions → Fox One → Cancel
- Subscribed via Apple: Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Fox One → Cancel
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current paid period — you retain access until then
Streaming service pricing, channel availability, free trial length, and plan names change regularly. All prices and details reflect publicly available information and are approximate — confirm current pricing at each service’s website before subscribing. Channel availability varies by geographic market; enter your zip code on each service’s site to verify what is available in your area. Fox News Channel, Fox One, and Fox Nation are separate products; review each product’s features before subscribing. Free trials auto-renew at the standard rate — cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges. This article is not a paid advertisement for any streaming service.