How To Watch Fox Sports Without Cable
You can watch Fox Sports without cable in a few different ways:
1. Streaming Services:
• Live TV Streaming Services: Several live TV streaming services include Fox Sports in their channel lineups. Popular options include:
• Fox Sports App: You can stream some Fox Sports content directly through the Fox Sports app, but you’ll need a pay-TV provider login to access most live games and events.
2. Other Options:
• Antenna: If you live in an area with good reception, you can watch Fox (the broadcast network) for free with a digital antenna. This will give you access to some sports events aired on Fox, but not dedicated Fox Sports channels like FS1 or FS2.
• Free Streaming Platforms: Some platforms like Tubi and Fox.com offer a limited selection of Fox Sports content for free, including highlights and some full replays.
Important Considerations:
• Blackouts: Some live sports events may be subject to blackouts in certain regions, even with a streaming service or cable subscription.
• Local Availability: Availability of Fox Sports channels and specific content may vary depending on your location.
• Free Trials: Many streaming services offer free trials, which can be a good way to try them out before committing to a subscription.
If you’re primarily interested in watching live Fox Sports events, a live TV streaming service is probably your best bet. Be sure to check the channel lineup and local availability before signing up.
If you’re looking for the most comprehensive access to FOX Sports content, a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV is likely your best option. Consider using free trials to see which service best fits your needs and budget.
FOOTBALL:
Some websites offer a few free games: One NFL game each for Yahoo and NBC; the Super Bowl and six others for CBS; Verizon customers also get some games on phones. For others, subscriptions are required.
THE DEAL:
Live streaming of regular-season games televised nationally on Sunday, Monday and Thursday nights; Sunday afternoon game for the local team; and playoff games and the Super Bowl. You can also watch the NFL Network channel, which has sports talk shows and reality series as well as games.
DirecTV’s NFLSundayTicket.TV
THE DEAL: Live regular-season games on Sunday afternoons, about a dozen total. You can switch between games that are playing at the same time.
LIMITATIONS: Available only if you can’t get DirecTV satellite service where you live, typically apartment buildings, or homes that have signal issues. No local teams. You can stream on only one device at a time.
PRICE: $200 on a tablet, phone or computer, or $260 on a TV using Roku, a game console or Chromecast. $360 for access on both. College and graduate students get both options for $100.
MLB.TV
THE DEAL: Live regular-season games. Audio only for postseason, unless you have a cable-subscription password for MLB Network, TBS and Fox.
LIMITATIONS: Hometown team isn’t shown live, whether at home or away. Nationally televised games, including the playoffs, are also unavailable live unless you have a password. Otherwise, wait 90 minutes after games end for video.
PRICE: For a full season, $110 on computers only, $130 on mobile devices and streaming gadgets as well. The price goes down throughout the season. For an extra $5, you can get alternative camera angles for some postseason games – not what’s shown on TV.
With a digital antenna, you get games for free on broadcast networks like Fox, NBC and Univision. Antennas start at $20. For cable channels, you can always go to a bar.
Online subscriptions are primarily for games that don’t involve local teams. Otherwise, games are shown after they are over. Subscriptions aren’t cheap, but most cost less than a traditional cable package.
Plenty of sites also show sports for free without legal rights to do so. And many people ask friends or relatives who have a cable subscription for a password to log in to, say, ESPN’s app.
