What Channel Is FOX on DirecTV? Your Local Number & Every FOX Channel

Your local FOX affiliate channel on DirecTV sits in the single or double digits alongside other broadcast networks. Here are verified numbers for the most-searched markets. If your city isn’t listed, use the search tip below the table to find yours in under 30 seconds.

Unlike your local FOX broadcast, these cable channels have the same number for every DirecTV subscriber in the country.

The situations below are what DirecTV subscribers actually run into when trying to find FOX — from the channel not showing up, to sports appearing on the wrong FOX channel, to figuring out why the number doesn’t match what someone told them.

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  What channel is FOX on DirecTV in my area? Local FOX is between channels 2 and 70 depending on your city · It varies because FOX works through local affiliate stations · The fastest way to find yours: press Guide on your DirecTV remote, press the Yellow button, select Local Channels

  No single channel number applies to the main FOX broadcast network across all of DirecTV — it’s a local channel, not a national cable channel, so your city determines the number. In New York it’s channel 5. In Los Angeles it’s channel 11. In Chicago it’s channel 32. In Phoenix it’s channel 10. In Denver it’s channel 31. Most cities in California sit between channels 2 and 13. Most Texas cities for FOX land between 4 and 29. Florida markets tend to run between 7 and 35. The most reliable method to find yours without guessing: hit the Guide button on any DirecTV remote, press the Yellow button to open the channel filter, select “Local Channels,” and scroll to FOX. Your specific number shows right there. You can also search “FOX” in DirecTV’s on-screen search and the local affiliate will appear in results alongside other FOX-branded channels.
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  Why is FOX not on DirecTV — why is my local FOX channel missing? Almost always a carriage dispute · DirecTV periodically loses local affiliate stations when contracts expire · FS1 (channel 219) and FOX News (channel 360) are usually unaffected because they’re owned directly by Fox Corp · Check directv.com/lostchannels to see active disputes in your market

  When your local FOX affiliate goes dark on DirecTV, the cause is almost always a carriage fee dispute between DirecTV and whoever owns that local station. This happens because DirecTV doesn’t own your local FOX affiliate — it pays a separate company to carry it. When those companies disagree over renewal fees, the station gets pulled from DirecTV’s lineup until a new deal is reached. Currently (as of mid-2026), a dispute between DirecTV and Scripps — which owns FOX affiliates in multiple markets — has pulled those stations during the FIFA World Cup, leaving affected viewers without live World Cup games on their local FOX. Critically: FS1 on channel 219 is owned directly by Fox Corporation, not by Scripps or other affiliate owners, so it remains live on DirecTV even during local FOX blackouts. Many World Cup matches that air on the local FOX affiliate are also replayed or shifted to FS1, so checking channel 219 is worth doing if your local FOX is dark.
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  What channel is FOX Sports on DirecTV — where do I find FS1 and FS2? FS1 (Fox Sports 1) is channel 219 on DirecTV — same nationwide · FS2 (Fox Sports 2) is channel 618 · Both are consistent across all DirecTV markets · FS1 carries World Cup games, college football, NASCAR, and MLB

  Fox Sports operates two dedicated cable sports channels on DirecTV with fixed national numbers that don’t change by city. FS1 at channel 219 is the main sports cable channel — it carries the FIFA World Cup (June 11 through July 19), NASCAR mid-season races, college football from multiple conferences, Big East basketball, college basketball regular season, MLS soccer, and MLB regular season games. During the World Cup, FS1 broadcasts dozens of matches and also serves as the overflow channel when two games air simultaneously with one on local FOX and one on FS1. FS2 at channel 618 is the secondary overflow channel — it carries Big East Conference basketball, Mountain West football, Australian Rules Football, IndyCar qualifying sessions, horse racing, and any content that spills over when both FOX and FS1 are occupied. FS2 is included in DirecTV’s Premier package and above, or can be added with a sports package. FS1 is included with the Entertainment package ($89.99/month) and above.
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  Is FOX live now on DirecTV — how do I know if FOX is working? Go directly to your local FOX channel number (see the city table above) · If a dispute is active, DirecTV shows a message explaining the situation · Try channel 219 (FS1) as an immediate backup for sports · Check directv.com or call 1-800-531-5000 to confirm what’s happening in your specific market

  The quickest test for whether FOX is live on your DirecTV service: type your local FOX channel number directly into your remote and see what comes up. If the channel loads with live programming, it’s working. If you see a black screen with a DirecTV message about a programming dispute, or a message that says the channel isn’t available, that’s a carriage dispute — and no amount of restarting your receiver will fix it, because the issue is at the contract level, not the equipment level. If FOX is dark due to a dispute and you need the channel right now for a sporting event, your fastest options are: use the FOX.com website with a valid DirecTV login (if the dispute only affects satellite and not the authentication), try FS1 at channel 219 for the same sports content on a delay or alternate broadcast, or use a free HD antenna plugged into your TV’s antenna port, which picks up your local FOX affiliate’s broadcast signal completely independently of DirecTV — no subscription required.
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  What channel is FX on DirecTV — is that the same as FOX? No — FX is channel 248 on DirecTV and is a completely separate channel from the FOX broadcast network · FX shows premium drama and original series · FX is technically owned by Disney (via its 21st Century Fox acquisition) — not by Fox Corporation that owns Fox News and the FOX broadcast network

  This trips up a lot of people because of the similar names. FX, FXX, and FXM (three related channels) all use the FOX/FX branding but are actually owned by Disney — they were part of the entertainment assets that Fox sold to Disney in 2019. FX at channel 248 airs original drama series, movies, and adult-oriented programming. FXX airs animated shows and edgier comedy content. Neither of these carries FOX sports, FOX local news, The Simpsons on its broadcast night, or any programming from the FOX broadcast network. The FOX broadcast network and Fox Corporation’s channels (Fox News, FS1, FS2) are entirely different properties owned by a completely different company. So if you’re looking for a NFL game or a World Cup match, FX channel 248 is the wrong destination — you need your local FOX affiliate (channels 2–70 range) or FS1 at channel 219.
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  Can I watch FOX on DirecTV through the app or on my phone? Yes — the DirecTV app lets you stream your local FOX channel live on any device · You can also log into FOX.com or the Fox Sports app with your DirecTV credentials to stream live local FOX content · Both methods work on phones, tablets, laptops, and smart TVs away from home

  DirecTV subscribers can watch their local FOX affiliate on any device through the DirecTV app, which is available free on iPhone, Android, iPad, Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV. Download the DirecTV app, sign in with your DirecTV account username and password, and navigate to your local FOX channel number — the live stream will play exactly what’s on the channel at that moment, including NFL games, World Cup matches, and local news. For a sports-specific experience, the Fox Sports app allows DirecTV subscribers to log in using DirecTV as a TV provider, unlocking live FOX content in the sports-focused Fox Sports interface. Note that live streaming of local affiliate channels sometimes has regional restrictions for certain sporting events due to broadcast rights agreements — if a game says it’s blacked out in your area even with a valid DirecTV login, the league or network has restricted streaming in your local market, which is a broadcast rights situation rather than a technical problem. Those games are typically available on your local antenna’s free broadcast of the same channel.
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  What is the local FOX channel — what’s the difference between local FOX and all the other FOX channels? Local FOX is the broadcast network — it carries the NFL, The Simpsons, World Cup, local news, and primetime entertainment shows · It broadcasts freely over the air and is carried on DirecTV in the 2–70 channel range · Fox News (ch 360), FS1 (ch 219), FOX Business (ch 359) are separate cable channels that have nothing to do with your local broadcast affiliate

  The FOX family of channels is a group of completely separate properties that happen to share similar branding. The local FOX channel is the broadcast network — the one that launched in 1986 and runs the Super Bowl on rotation, airs The Simpsons and Family Guy, carries NFL games every Sunday afternoon, and broadcasts your local FOX news program at 10 PM. This channel broadcasts over the public airwaves for free — anyone with a TV antenna can receive it without paying anything — and DirecTV also carries it as a local channel in the low number range. FOX News Channel (channel 360) is a completely different 24-hour cable news network. FS1 (channel 219) is a cable sports channel. FOX Business Network (channel 359) is a cable financial news channel. These cable channels cannot be received with an antenna — they require a cable, satellite, or streaming subscription. The local FOX broadcast, on the other hand, is genuinely free over the air and is the channel most people actually want when they ask “what channel is FOX on DirecTV” — usually because a specific game, show, or event is airing that night.
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  Can I get FOX for free without DirecTV — is there a free way to watch my local FOX channel? Yes — a TV antenna receives local FOX for free · Plug an antenna into your TV’s “ANT IN” port, run a channel scan, and your local FOX affiliate appears at no monthly cost · Cost: $20–$35 one time at any hardware store · Works independently of DirecTV, no subscription needed

  This is one of the most genuinely useful things to know about local FOX: it broadcasts over public airwaves for free, and any TV made in the last 20 years can receive it with an antenna. Plug a basic indoor antenna — available at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, or any hardware store for $20–$35 — into the small antenna port on the back of your TV (usually labeled “ANT IN” or “ANT/CABLE”). Then go into your TV’s settings, find the channel setup or tuner option, and run a channel scan. Your TV will automatically detect and save all the free local channels in your area, including your local FOX affiliate, ABC, CBS, NBC, and PBS. The picture quality is full HD — often sharper than what comes through the DirecTV satellite signal because it’s coming directly from the broadcast tower with no compression. The antenna receives FOX regardless of any DirecTV carriage disputes, price increases, or service outages. For NFL Sundays, the World Cup, the Super Bowl, and local news, an antenna is a completely free, permanent alternative that works alongside DirecTV or as a standalone solution. This is especially valuable when DirecTV loses your local FOX during a contract fight.

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