What Channel Is FS2 on Spectrum?

Fox Sports 2 is the overflow and niche sports sibling of FS1 — carrying motorsports, college games, international soccer, horse racing, and events bumped from FS1 due to scheduling conflicts. When a game you planned to watch on FS1 disappears and a different program is airing, there is a good chance it was moved to FS2. Here are the most commonly searched questions answered in plain language.

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  What channel is FS2 on Spectrum? Channel 401 in most markets · 328 in Milwaukee, Cincinnati & Cleveland · 552 in Kentucky · Varies in many other cities

  Channel 401 is the default number for FS2 across the largest share of Spectrum markets in the country, covering most of California, Texas, New York, North Carolina, and Kansas City. However, Spectrum markets that were originally part of the Time Warner Cable system — including much of Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and upstate New York — often carry FS2 on completely different numbers, such as 328 in Milwaukee and Cincinnati, and 552 in Lexington and Louisville. In some cities like Columbus, multiple channel numbers for FS2 exist simultaneously on the same system. The only guaranteed-accurate method to find your number is the official ZIP code channel finder at spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup. You can also press the Guide button on your remote and type “FS2” into the search bar — this surfaces the channel wherever it sits in your local lineup without needing to know the number first.
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  Is FS2 the same as Fox Sports 2? Yes — FS2 and Fox Sports 2 are the same channel · It launched as Fuel TV in 2003 and rebranded to Fox Sports 2 on August 17, 2013

  FS2 is simply the on-air abbreviation for Fox Sports 2 — they refer to the same national cable channel. Fox Sports 2 was originally launched as Fuel TV in 2003, a network focused on extreme sports like skateboarding, motocross, and surfing. In 2012, UFC mixed martial arts programming was added, expanding its audience. On August 17, 2013 — the same day Fox Sports 1 launched as a replacement for the Speed Channel — Fuel TV was rebranded as Fox Sports 2. Since then, FS2 has served primarily as the overflow and companion channel to FS1, stepping in when FS1 runs long on one event and needs to push another broadcast to a second channel. It carries regular programming in its own right as well, including motorsports practice sessions and qualifying rounds, niche college sports matchups, horse racing from the New York Racing Association under the “America’s Day at the Races” banner, and international sports including rugby and Australian Football League games. If you look it up in your guide as “Fox Sports 2,” “FS2,” or “FOX Sports 2,” they all point to the same channel.
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  Which Spectrum plan includes FS2? FS2 is included in Spectrum TV Select Signature, TV Select Plus, and TV Platinum · It is NOT included in Spectrum TV Stream ($40/month) · The basic TV Starter or entry-level packages may not carry it depending on your market

  FS2 is not available on every Spectrum TV tier. The entry-level Spectrum TV Stream product, priced around $40/month, does not carry FS2 or FS1. To access FS2 on cable, you need at minimum the Spectrum TV Select Signature plan — the primary cable TV plan available in most markets. TV Select Signature, TV Select Plus, and TV Platinum all include FS2 in markets where the channel is distributed. An important bonus most subscribers do not know about: Spectrum TV Select Signature and higher plans include Fox One streaming at no additional cost. Fox One is Fox Corporation’s standalone streaming service that carries FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, and your local Fox broadcast feed. This means that even when your TV is in use by someone else, qualifying Spectrum subscribers can stream FS2 live through the Fox One app on a phone, tablet, or streaming device using their Spectrum credentials — at no extra charge. If you are unsure whether your plan includes FS2, log into your Spectrum account at spectrum.com or call 1-833-267-6094 and ask a representative to confirm your current tier and channel access.
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  What sports are on FS2? NASCAR (practice, qualifying, and re-airs) · College football and basketball (Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, Mountain West overflow) · IndyCar and INDY NXT Series · Horse racing (America’s Day at the Races) · International soccer · Rugby · Australian Football League · UFC re-airs (historic programming)

  Fox Sports 2 is best understood as the place where live sports go when FS1’s schedule is full. During a busy NASCAR weekend, for example, practice sessions and qualifying rounds often air exclusively on FS2 while the main race broadcasts on FS1 or the Fox broadcast network. During college football and basketball seasons, games that cannot fit on FS1 due to scheduling conflicts are moved to FS2 — which is why it is common to find a Big Ten or Big 12 game airing on FS2 when you expected it on FS1. IndyCar fans will find the INDY NXT feeder series and some IndyCar practice sessions here as well. America’s Day at the Races, which airs daily on FS2, provides live thoroughbred horse racing coverage from New York Racing Association tracks including Saratoga, Belmont, and Aqueduct — a programming mainstay on the channel year-round. International sports including rugby union, rugby league, and Australian Football League (AFL) rounds out the schedule on weekends. In 2026, NASCAR’s broadcast schedule specifically lists FS2 for overnight re-airs, ARCA Menards Series events, and overflow coverage — making it a must-have channel for motorsports fans who want complete race-weekend coverage.
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  Where can I watch FS2 without cable? Fox One (standalone streaming — cheapest option) · Hulu + Live TV (included in base plan) · YouTube TV (included in base plan) · FuboTV (included in base plan) · Sling TV (with Sports Extra add-on, $11/month extra) · DirecTV streaming plans (higher tier required)

  FS2 is available through several live TV streaming services, making it accessible without a traditional cable subscription. Fox One — Fox Corporation’s own streaming service, accessible directly inside the Fox Sports app — is the most cost-effective dedicated option, carrying FS2, FS1, Big Ten Network, and your local Fox station in one subscription. It is also available as an add-on through Amazon Prime Video for viewers who prefer to stay in the Prime Video interface. Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV are the two most popular full-service options, both of which include FS2 in their standard base plans without requiring sports add-ons — Hulu starts around $82.99/month and YouTube TV around $72.99/month. FuboTV also includes FS2 in its base plan and is particularly popular with soccer and motorsports fans. Sling TV offers FS2 as part of its Sports Extra add-on for $11/month on top of the base Sling Blue plan (which starts around $45.99/month and includes FS1). DIRECTV Stream offers FS2 in its higher-tier packages. Most of these streaming services offer free trials for new subscribers — allowing you to test access to FS2 before committing to a monthly plan.
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  Why did FS2 disappear from my Spectrum lineup? Most common causes: cable box needs a soft reset · Your subscription tier changed · A channel update pushed the number · App sign-in expired · All fixable in under 5 minutes

  If FS2 was working on Spectrum and has suddenly gone dark or disappeared from your guide, there are four quick things to try before calling for support. First, try a soft reset of your cable box: unplug it from the wall outlet, wait 60 full seconds, then plug it back in and let it fully restart. This refreshes the channel data and resolves the majority of temporary disappearing-channel issues. Second, if you use the Spectrum TV app on a phone, tablet, or smart TV rather than a cable box, sign out of the app completely, then sign back in with your Spectrum username and password — this forces the app to re-sync your current channel package. Third, log into your Spectrum account at spectrum.com and navigate to Support → Refresh My Equipment. This sends a signal to your hardware to update its channel lineup remotely. Fourth, confirm that your Spectrum plan still includes FS2 — occasionally plan changes or billing updates can quietly affect channel access. If none of these steps restore FS2, the channel may have a temporary outage or there may be a carriage dispute in progress; call Spectrum directly at 1-833-267-6094 for a live status update.
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  How do I find FS2 on Spectrum without knowing the channel number? Press the Guide button on your Spectrum remote → use the search function → type “FS2” · Or visit spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup and enter your ZIP code

  The easiest way to locate FS2 on Spectrum — especially in a market where the number is unusual or you cannot remember it — is to use the search function built into your cable box guide. Press the Guide button on your Spectrum remote control, then press the left arrow or look for a Search option. Type “FS2” and the system will show you the channel and any upcoming programming on it. On the Spectrum TV app (available on smartphones, tablets, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and smart TVs), tap the search icon at the top of the screen and type “FS2” — this works the same way. You can also set FS2 as a favorite channel once you find it, which adds it to a shortlist at the top of your guide so you never have to scroll or search again. For the most authoritative channel number lookup before you even turn on the TV, the official Spectrum channel lineup tool at spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup accepts any ZIP code and displays your exact local channel numbers for every network in your package, including FS2.

The table below lists FS2 channel numbers across major Spectrum markets. Channel numbers can change — always verify using Spectrum’s official ZIP code lookup at spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup before a big event. HD feeds may have a different (usually higher) channel number alongside the SD feed listed here.

If you have a different TV provider or are comparing options, here are the FS2 channel numbers for the major national providers. Unlike Spectrum, satellite providers DirecTV and DISH use the same channel number everywhere in the country — making them simpler to navigate for this purpose.

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