As a DISH Network subscriber looking to watch sports, you have a great lineup of Fox Sports channels at your fingertips. Fox Sports provides DISH users with live games, motorsports and studio shows from across the major US sports leagues.
But with multiple Fox Sports offerings on DISH, you may be wondering exactly what channel numbers you need and what is on each network. This guide provides a full overview.
Fox Sports Channels Available on DISH Network
First, let‘s outline the Fox Sports channels accessible as part of your DISH package:
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Fox Sports 1 – Channel 150 | DISH Network‘s flagship Fox Sports channel that airs a mix of live MLB, college football, NASCAR, UEFA Champions League and other sports alongside debate shows like Skip Bayless’ Undisputed |
| Fox Sports 2 – Channel 149 | Overflow channel for Fox Sports 1, airing motorsports like NASCAR Xfinity Series, NHRA events and soccer matches |
| Big Ten Network – Channel 439 | Dedicated home for coverage of Big Ten conference college athletics |
| Fox Soccer Plus – Channel 391 | Soccer-centric channel that features German Bundesliga matches, Copa Del Rey, FA Cup and FIFA World Cup qualifiers |
| Fox Deportes – Channel 855 | Sports channel presented entirely in Spanish, ideal for Spanish-speaking sports fans |
Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 are the main sports channels from Fox available to all DISH viewers, depending on your base package.
According to industry analysis firm S&P Global, as of 2022 Fox Sports 1 reached over 77 million US households. This large distribution helps drive viewership for its live sports and opinion programming.
To access Fox Sports 2, you need to be subscribed to at least DISH‘s America‘s Top 120+ package or higher.
Meanwhile, Big Ten Network, Fox Soccer Plus and Fox Deportes are add-on channels requiring additional fees, but provide niche sports coverage.
Now let‘s explore the key programming and live sports you gain access to across these Fox Sports DISH channels.
ACCESS TO MLB, COLLEGE FOOTBALL AND MORE
The centerpiece of Fox Sports 1‘s programming is its extensive live sports rights, ranging from baseball to NASCAR to soccer and beyond.
In 2021 alone, Fox Sports secured over $2 billion per year in combined rights fees from major US sports. This reflects Fox‘s aggressive push to acquire broadcast rights across multiple leagues.
Some highlights of Fox Sports‘ key sports rights include:
- MLB: Extensive regular season, playoff and World Series coverage through 2028 under Fox‘s current $5.1 billion MLB rights deal
- NASCAR: Exclusive coverage of NASCAR races and content across Fox Sports 1 and 2 through 2024 worth over $3+ billion
- College Football: TV deals with multiple major NCAA football conferences (Big 12, Pac-12, Big Ten)
- UEFA Soccer: Rights to broadcast UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches
- FIFA World Cup: Fox holds shared rights with Telemundo for World Cup broadcasts in the US through 2026
You can access all of this premium live sports content as part of your standard Fox Sports 1 feed on DISH Network.
Beyond the live games, popular FS1 studio shows like Skip and Shannon: Undisputed and The Herd with Colin Cowherd provide opinion, debate and analysis.
So DISH combined with Fox Sports 1 offers viewers a complete package of US national sports content in one place.
STREAMING FOX SPORTS ON MOBILE WITH DISH
One major advantage DISH provides is streaming access to take Fox Sports anywhere. Through DISH‘s mobile apps, you can watch Fox Sports live or recorded shows on your mobile device or tablet.
Some ways to stream Fox Sports when out-and-about with DISH include:
- DISH Anywhere app: Available for both iOS and Android mobile devices. After logging in it provides live, on-demand and DVR access to Fox Sports.
- HopperGO mobile DVR: Lets you download DVR recordings from your Hopper receiver to smartphones/tablets for offline, on-the-go viewing.
- Google Chromecast built-in: Stream Fox Sports directly from your DISH Hopper to any Chromecast device.
Additionally, DISH now even allows streaming on 5G mobile devices in certain markets. Talk about ultimate portability to catch your favorite teams!
These streaming options make DISH a great fit along with Fox Sports, enabling you to watch games and shows whether at home on the couch or on lunch break at the office.
FOX SPORTS AND DISH: A WINNING COMBINATION
With Fox Sports‘ growing prominence through rights acquisitions across every major US sport combined with DISH Network‘s broad distribution and streaming-friendly viewing packages, this partnership seems primed for the long haul.
Industry analysts project both Fox Sports‘ reach and subscribers‘ consumption habits will only expand further in coming years as well. DISH appears well positioned to take advantage as its customers‘ hunger for sports content grows.
So if you are a passionate sports fan searching for the best way to catch all the exciting live action along with provocative debate and discussion – Fox Sports on DISH Network is a sure bet.
Stay tuned as this sports power duo keeps innovating new ways to deliver the hard-hitting entertainment you crave. The future certainly looks bright to enhance your sports-watching experience!
