FX Streaming Options
7 streaming options available
Authorized official broadcast providers. Regional carriage and subscription plans may vary by territory.
Streaming Plans & Pricing for FX
Citytv+
Citytv+ Monthly
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- Live linear feeds of Citytv local stations (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Alberta, Saskatchewan)
- On-demand network catalogs from FX, FXX, HGTV, Food Network, and Discovery
- Select weekend Toronto Blue Jays MLB telecasts (simulcast feeds)
DIRECTV Stream
Entertainment
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 90+ live linear channels
- Includes local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC broadcast feeds
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with 9-month retention
Fubo
Fubo Pro
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 190+ linear channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN
- 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR storage
- 10 concurrent streams at home and 2 screens on-the-go
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV (With Ads)
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 95+ live linear channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC
- Includes Disney+ (With Ads) and ESPN+ digital sports library
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with 9-month retention
YouTube TV
Spanish Plan
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 30+ Spanish-language networks including Univision, Telemundo, and UniMás
- Includes ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, and TUDN
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with 9-month retention
Izzi Go
izzi tv+ light (Includes izzi go)
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 84 total channels with core Mexican sports telecasts on TUDN and Fox Sports
- Complimentary mobile and web access via the izzi go application
- Stream on up to 2 devices simultaneously
Sling TV
Sling Select
- Channel included in base tier (no extra add-on required)
- 10+ live linear channels
- Includes FS1, FOX News, FX, and NFL Network
- 3 simultaneous transmission screens
FX Streaming Guide: Verdict, Cost & Best Options
The Verdict
Before you pay for a live TV bundle just to watch FX, ask yourself whether you actually need the live 24/7 television channel or just the shows. Because FX is owned by Disney, every FX original series (including Shōgun, Fargo, Alien: Earth, American Horror Story, and FX on Hulu exclusives like The Bear) streams on demand inside a standard Hulu subscription ($9.99/month with ads or $18.99/month ad-free), with new linear FX episodes dropping on Hulu the morning after they air on TV. However, if you want the live 24/7 FX cable channel to watch premiere nights in real time or flip through FX's daily Marvel and blockbuster movie marathons, standard Hulu will not include it. The cheapest way to stream the live 24/7 FX channel is Sling Blue ($46/month), while YouTube TV ($82.99/month), Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month), Fubo ($79.99/month), and DIRECTV Stream ($86.99/month) all include FX in their base plans.
Best For
- Drama and comedy fans watching Shōgun, Fargo, Alien: Earth, The Bear, American Horror Story, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- Movie fans who enjoy FX's daily lineups of Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Studios theatrical blockbusters
- Cord-cutters who want the live 24/7 FX channel at the lowest price on Sling Blue ($46/mo)
- Viewers who prefer watching FX originals on demand the next morning via basic Hulu ($9.99/mo)
Pricing Reality
FX is a basic cable network, so you cannot pick it up for free with an indoor digital antenna. If you only care about FX's original shows and do not mind waiting until the next morning for new episodes, a standard on-demand Hulu plan ($9.99/month with ads or $18.99/month ad-free) is the smartest and cheapest choice, as it houses the entire FX on Hulu catalog. If you specifically want the live 24/7 FX television channel for live episode premieres and movie marathons, the cheapest live TV bundle is Sling TV's Sling Blue plan at $46 per month. Even though Disney owns FX today, FX is still packaged inside Sling Blue ($46/month) rather than Sling Orange ($46/month) because FX was originally a 21st Century Fox channel before Disney acquired it. Full-featured live TV services including Fubo ($79.99/month), YouTube TV ($82.99/month), Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month), and DIRECTV Stream ($86.99/month) all carry FX in their entry-level base packages. Note that Philo ($28/month) and Frndly TV ($8.99/month) do not carry FX.
What We Like
- Every FX original series streams on demand the next day on basic Hulu ($9.99/mo) via the FX on Hulu hub
- Sling Blue ($46/mo) is the cheapest live TV bundle that includes the live 24/7 FX channel and allows 3 simultaneous streams
- Included in the standard base plans on YouTube TV ($82.99/mo), Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/mo), Fubo ($79.99/mo), and DIRECTV Stream ($86.99/mo)
- Non-stop daytime and weekend lineups of major Marvel, action, and sci-fi theatrical movies
Things to Consider
- Standard on-demand Hulu ($9.99/mo) does NOT include the live 24/7 FX television channel
- Excluded from standalone Sling Orange ($46/mo) and budget entertainment bundles like Philo ($28/mo) and Frndly TV ($8.99/mo)
- The old standalone FXNOW app has been shut down, moving all on-demand streaming into Hulu and Disney+
- Cannot be watched for free over the air with an indoor digital antenna
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How to Stream FX: Live TV & Schedule FAQ
Does a standard $9.99/month Hulu subscription include the live FX channel?
No. A standard on-demand Hulu subscription ($9.99/month with ads or $18.99/month ad-free) gives you full access to the 'FX on Hulu' hub, where new FX episodes drop at 3:00 AM ET the morning after they air on cable (and where Hulu-exclusive FX shows like The Bear premiere directly). To watch the live 24/7 FX cable channel in real time, you need Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month), Sling Blue ($46/month), YouTube TV, Fubo, or DIRECTV Stream.
What is the cheapest way to watch the FX channel live without cable?
The cheapest way to stream the live 24/7 FX television channel is Sling TV's Sling Blue package for $46 per month, which includes FX, USA Network, Bravo, and FS1 with 3 simultaneous streams.
Why is FX on Sling Blue instead of Sling Orange?
Even though Disney owns FX today, FX and National Geographic were originally owned by 21st Century Fox when Sling TV created its packages. Because of those legacy contracts, FX and National Geographic remain in Sling Blue ($46/month), while ESPN, Disney Channel, and Freeform are in Sling Orange ($46/month).
Is FX available on Philo or Frndly TV?
No. Neither Philo ($28/month) nor Frndly TV ($8.99/month) carries Disney-owned cable networks, so FX, FXX, FXM, and Freeform are missing from both services.
What happened to the FXNOW app?
Disney permanently retired the standalone FXNOW app. All FX on-demand episodes and full series libraries now stream inside the Hulu app (or via the Hulu hub inside Disney+ for bundle subscribers).
Where FX is Available
Licensed Broadcast TerritoryOfficial distribution for FX is licensed within United States. Check the full directory of verified television networks and legal cord-cutting options available in this territory.