Although FOX is an American broadcasting network, it’s known pretty much everywhere across the globe. You’d be hard-pressed to find anybody who watches TV and hasn’t heard of it. Whatever your tastes, there’s guaranteed to be a show on FOX that will fascinate you. After all, iconic and groundbreaking TV is their bread and butter. It might be more of a struggle, however, to find your favorite FOX channels on your DirecTV service. Rest easy, because we’ve answered your prayers. We’re going to break down DirecTV’s channel guide for you, so whichever FOX channel you’re looking for, you’ll walk away knowing exactly where to find it. Let’s begin.
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The History Behind FOX
The Fox Broadcasting Company, as FOX is officially known, was formed in the 80s, and was intended to be competition for the three major broadcasting networks of the time: CBS, NBC, and ABC. Initially, FOX struggled in this regard, with not much going for it in terms of programming. However, throughout the 90s, the success of the network took off, thanks to an impressive roster of shows aimed at a young audience and the growing popularity of television as a whole. FOX broadcast a lot of timeless programs during this period. These include Beverly Hills, 90210, The Simpsons, The X-Files, King of the Hill, and Married… with Children.
With the turn of the century, FOX turned its attention to a more diverse range of demographics, introducing reality TV shows, news, and sports coverage into its programming. Many will be familiar with shows like The X Factor, Glee, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. In 2019, The Walt Disney Company acquired FOX. However, the network continues to focus on sports, news, and entertainment to this day.
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Where Can I Find FOX on DirecTV?
The number you need to watch FOX content depends on where you’re trying to view from. Usually, the channel number for FOX is relatively low in your DirecTV channel guide, i.e., less than 50. Cities within the same state also tend to broadcast FOX on channel numbers relatively close together. However, to find the exact channel number for your location, you can refer to the handy table below, which shows most major cities within the U.S., in alphabetical order. Chances are that the channel number will be very similar to that of your nearest city.
FOX Channel Guide
| City and State | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 16 |
| Arlington, TX | 4 |
| Atlanta, GA | 5 |
| Austin, TX | 7 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 58 |
| Baltimore, MD | 45 |
| Boston, MA | 25 |
| Bronx, NY | 5 |
| Brooklyn, NY | 5 |
| Brownsville, TX | 2 |
| Buffalo, NY | 29 |
| Charlotte, NC | 46 |
| Chicago, IL | 32 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 19 |
| Cleveland, OH | 8 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 21 |
| Columbus, OH | 28 |
| Dallas, TX | 4 |
| Denver, CO | 31 |
| Detroit, MI | 2 |
| El Paso, TX | 14 |
| Fresno, CA | 26 |
| Fort Lauderdale, CA | 7 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 4 |
| Hialeah, FL | 7 |
| Houston, TX | 26 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 59 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 30 |
| Kansas City, MO | 4 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 5 |
| Lawrenceville, GA | 5 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 11 |
| Louisville, KY | 41 |
| McDonough, GA | 5 |
| Memphis, TN | 13 |
| Mesa, AZ | 10 |
| Miami, FL | 7 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 6 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 9 |
| Nashville, TN | 17 |
| New Orleans, LA | 8 |
| New York City, NY | 5 |
| Oakland, CA | 2 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 25 |
| Orlando, FL | 35 |
| Palm Coast, FL | 35 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 29 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 10 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 53 |
| Portland, OR | 12 |
| Sacramento, CA | 40 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 13 |
| San Antonio, TX | 29 |
| San Diego, CA | 69 |
| San Francisco, CA | 2 |
| San Jose, CA | 2 |
| Seattle, WA | 13 |
| St. Louis, MO | 2 |
| St. Paul, MN | 9 |
| Tampa, FL | 13 |
| Tucson, AZ | 11 |
| Vero Beach, FL | 29 |
| Washington, DC | 5 |
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Where Is FOX Sports on DirecTV?
Whatever kind of sports you’re looking for, you can be sure there’s a FOX channel for them. However, whether the channel is available for you to watch depends on the package you’ve subscribed to. You can find the channel numbers for FOX’s sports channels in the following table, along with the package required to access them. It should be noted that some of the channels must be purchased as an add-on to your subscription, for an extra fee.
| FOX Sports Channel | Channel Number | Subscription Required | Subscription Cost/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Sports 1 | 219 | Entertainment | $64.99 |
| Fox Sports 2 | 618 | Ultimate | $109.99 |
| FOX Sports Southeast | 649 | Premier | $154.99 |
| FOX Sports Sun | 359 | Entertainment | $64.99 |
| FOX Soccer Plus | 621 | Add-on | $14.99 |
Is FOX News on DirecTV?
The good news is that you can stay up-to-date no matter which DirecTV package you’re part of. This is because the channel is available as part of the basic Entertainment package. Simply tune into channel 360 to watch FOX News whenever you like.
What About the FOX Business Network?
The Business Network from FOX is also available for all DirecTV subscribers. The channel number you’re looking for in this case is 359.
Top FOX Shows to Watch
Truth be told, Fox has given us countless iconic shows over the years. It’s been a long journey, and we’ve been entertained every step of the way. But if you’re scratching your head over what to watch, some timeless programs include:
- The Simpsons
- The X-Files
- Beverly Hills, 90210
- Married… with Children
- King of the Hill
- 24
- American Idol
- The X Factor
- Glee
- Family Guy
- American Dad!
- Empire
- Futurama
- Hell’s Kitchen
The Simpsons
is one of the longest-running and most successful TV shows from FOX.©The Walt Disney Company – License
There are, of course, many more, but we’ve got to say that these are classics, without a doubt. If you’ve tuned in and your favorites aren’t on, you can log into the DirecTV website to access their on-demand streaming service.
Wrapping Up
The FOX network is easy to watch on DirecTV once you know where to go. You can find the correct channel number for major cities in our handy list, but if your city isn’t on there, the number is likely to be in the vicinity. Generally, the channel number for FOX is between 2 and 45. The basic Entertainment package from DirecTV gives you access to FOX, as well as FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports Sun, the FOX Business Network, and FOX News. However, you’ll need the Ultimate package to view Fox Sports 2, and the Premier package to watch Fox Sports Southeast. In addition, Fox Soccer Plus is only available as an add-on. If you’re not a fan of their live programming, you can log into the DirecTV site to watch on demand.
