How to Watch Fox News Without Cable

Here are the best ways to watch Fox News live without overpaying for cable. Read this list of the cheapest ways to stream Fox News.

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Streaming Services that Offer Fox News

Even if you don't care about lifestyle and entertainment channels, everyone wants access to news.

Fox News channel offers today's latest news in an entertaining format. It is one of the top channels people still want when cutting the cord.

Hulu with Live TV

Hulu makes it a little easier as they only offer one package that has 95+ channels, including Fox News. As well as a nicely rounded selection of sports, news, and entertainment channels.

Hulu with Live TV Features

• No contract—cancel anytime
• Choose from live TV and on-demand TV
• Have access to the latest news and sports live
• Watch on two screens at one time
• Unlimited DVR recording of live TV in cloud storage

How to Watch Hulu Live
Hulu Live is currently available on the following platforms:

• iOS and Android phones or tablets
• Roku
• Fire TV and Fire Stick
• 4th generation Apple TV
• Chromecast
• Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S
• PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5
• Nintendo Switch
• Certain Samsung or LG TVs

Hulu + Live TV subscribers have unlimited cloud DVR storage at no extra charge. You can playback and fast-forward your recordings for up to 9 months. You can also stream from two screens at the same time. It costs extra to stream on more than two devices at once, which can be hard for large families.

Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ for $16.99/Month

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fuboTv

fuboTV started as one of the first streaming services for the sports-minded. Today, it offers up to 350+ channels, including Fox News. There are four plans to choose from: Pro, Elite with Sports Plus, Deluxe, and Latino. Fox News is available in all packages except Latino.

fuboTV Features

• Access to 185+ channels
• Unlimited Cloud DVR Space
• Up to 10 simultaneous streams
• Cancel anytime without penalty

How to Watch fuboTV
fuboTV is currently available on the following platforms:

• Chromecast
• Samsung Smart TV
• Android and iOS phones and tablets
• Apple TV
• Amazon Fire TV
• Roku

Most plans, excluding the Latino plan, provide access to over 185 channels. Every plan includes unlimited Cloud DVR storage at no additional cost. Fubo also offers the option to add features and premium channel add-ons like Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, MGM+, and STARZ.

Stream and DVR Live Sports

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Sling

Sling offers two subscriptions, but only Sling Blue (the costlier subscription) offers Fox News. You can subscribe just to Sling Blue or subscribe to Sling Orange + Sling Blue for access to 46 channels, including Fox News. If you choose just Sling Blue, you get 43 channels.

Sling TV Features

• Stream on up to 3 devices at one time
• Record up to 50 hours
• Stream up to 4 devices at one time if you subscribe to Sling Orange and Sling Blue together
• Cancel at any time

How to Watch Sling TV
Sling is currently available on the following platforms:

• Apple TV and Android TV
• Roku
• Amazon Fire TV
• Select LG and Samsung TVs
• iOS and Android phones and tablets
• Windows 10 and Mac computers
• Xbox One

If you opt for Sling Orange + Sling Blue, not only do you get more channels, but you can also stream on up to 4 devices at once. Sling also offers add-ons, such as cloud DVR Plus storage (up to 200 hours) as well as channel add-ons that cost between $6 and $11 per month.

The options for sports broadcasting on Sling TV are also rather slim, so keep that in mind if you love to watch live sports.

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DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is on the pricier end of streaming services, but their basic package includes the Fox News channel. The ENTERTAINMENT package consists of 90+ channels.

Fox News is also included in their CHOICE package, which costs more but includes 125+ channels plus specialty sports and Regional Sports Networks. At that price, though, you are just about paying cable prices.

Features
The ENTERTAINMENT package is the most affordable and includes Fox News.

• Includes access to 90+ channels plus thousands of on-demand programs
  
• Get unlimited Cloud DVR recording
  
• Stream on unlimited devices at once in your home
  
• Watch TV at home or on the go

Requirements
DIRECTV STREAM works with a variety of popular streaming devices, including:

• Apple TV running version 15+
  
• Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick 2nd Gen or higher
  
• Roku devices and TVs upgraded to software version 9.4+
  
• Samsung TVs (full model list) upgraded to software version 3.0+
  
• Google and Android TV devices upgraded to software version 9+
  
• Phones and Tablets running Android version 7.1+
  
• Fire Tablets running 7+ Fire OS
  
• iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touch running version 14+
  
• Google Chrome running version 68 or higher
  
• Apple Safari running version 13+ recommended

What You Should Know
DIRECTV STREAM offers four packages, starting at $74.99 per month for 24 months, plus taxes and fees, all of which include Fox News.

Although the plans are on the pricier side, the Unlimited Cloud DVR storage is a nice bonus if you want to record your favorite programs. Keep in mind that, unlike traditional cable, DIRECTV STREAM requires high-speed internet for the best viewing experience.

YouTube TV

YouTube makes it easy. They have one package, and it includes Fox News along with 100+ other channels. YouTube offers a wide selection of entertainment, news, and sports channels to please everyone in your household.

Features

• Get unlimited cloud DVR storage space with recordings kept for 9 months
  
• Stream on up to 3 devices at once
  
• Cancel at any time—no contracts
  
• Create up to six profiles on one account
  
• All accounts have access to local news and sports channels

Requirements
You can stream YouTube TV on any of the following platforms:

• PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox One X
  
• Some Vizio, Samsung, and LG TVs
  
• Fire Stick and Fire TV
  
• Roku
  
• Chromecast
  
• Apple TV

What You Should Know
YouTube offers a nice selection of channels from all genres, including sports, entertainment, and news. It's worth mentioning that they don't include MTV or Lifetime network in their subscription (in case those are channels you enjoy). Otherwise, they offer a nice, broad range that caters to kids and adults.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How to use the Fox News app to watch Fox News
  You can watch Fox News on the go right on their app if you have one of the streaming services above. You must log in with your streaming (or cable) service's credentials to stream it. There's not much difference in streaming right on the app or via your streaming service's app.

Bottom Line

Fox News is available on all of the large-name streaming services today, and since they all don't require a contract, you can take advantage of their free trials and cancel at any time, trying other services as your needs change.

Without a streaming service or cable subscription, though, your only other option is to get a digital antenna and watch your local Fox News channel.