Fox *finally* launches its own streaming service just in time for football season
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For years, there's been a noticeable Fox-shaped hole in the streaming universe. But that's about to change.
CBS has Paramount+, NBCUniversal has Peacock, and now Fox Corp. is launching Fox One — its direct-to-consumer streaming service — on Aug. 21. The app is a one-stop shop for the entirety of the Fox TV portfolio, including all games, events, and programs that air on the Fox family of networks. You'll be able to watch live sports and events, as well as shows and movies on demand.
"In bringing together the full power of the FOX content portfolio in one service, we have created a great value proposition and user experience that will appeal to the cord-cutter and cord-never fans currently not served by conventional pay TV packages," Pete Distad, CEO, Fox's direct-to-consumer platform, said in a statement.
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Its arrival couldn't be timed more perfectly, with Big Noon Saturday (Fox's flagship college football show), the MLB playoffs, and the NFL season kickoff just around the corner.
What is included in the Fox One streaming service?
Fox One is the new home to all of the major Fox channels: Fox News, Fox Sports, Fox Weather, FS1, FS2, Fox Business, Fox Deportes, Big Ten Network (B1G), local Fox stations, and Fox Network. It will also have on-demand content from Fox Entertainment, including movies, TV shows, and ad-supported channels like LiveNOW, TMZ, and Fox podcasts. Fox Nation and B1G+ will remain their own independent streaming services, but bundling options will be available.
That means you'll be able to watch live in-network NFL games on Sundays during the regular season, which kicks off Sept. 4. Not to mention, the MLB World Series in October and college football this fall.
In the past, cord-cutters had to sign up for a pay TV provider like YouTube TV ($82.99 per month) or Fubo ($84.99 per month) to watch Fox channels live. Fox One offers a much more affordable and streamlined option.
One notable difference about Fox One compared to other mainstream streaming services is that it won't offer any original content. For now, at least, it's mostly focused on giving cable-less folks access to live programming.
How much will Fox One cost?
Fox One on its own costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year, which will save you about 17%. There will also be options to bundle Fox One with Fox Nation for $24.99 per month or $239.88 per year (20% savings).
ESPN's new direct-to-consumer app is set to launch the same day as Fox One. You'll be able to bundle both apps for the ultimate live sports combo for a total of $39.99 per month starting on Oct. 2.
New subscribers (aka everyone) will also get a free seven-day trial of Fox One to kick things off.
How to sign up for Fox One
Fox One is officially available as of Aug. 21. Navigate to FoxOne.com or download the mobile app and follow the prompts to sign up for your free seven-day trial.
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Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
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