Food Network, which has been around since 1993, is one of the few current cable TV channels that have stayed on point in today’s media landscape: It’s still all about food.
Most of Food Network’s shows are focused on cooking competitions (like “Tournament of Champions” and “BBQ Brawl”) and foodie travel series (the seemingly eternal “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”), and there are no cuisine-based Bigfoot reality shows or dating-on-an-island snack franchises (at least not yet).
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Food Network is available in over 70,000 American households via cable, satellite, and live streaming TV. If you have an appetite for foodie programming, a provider is likely serving up Food Network in your neighborhood.
What channel is Food Network on near me?
Food Network is available through major cable outlets like Cox and Xfinity, satellite providers DIRECTV and DISH, and live TV streamers such as YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV. Below are the TV services connecting 50 major U.S. cities and surrounding areas.
Food Network channels in major U.S. cities
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 69 |
| Anchorage, AK | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | — |
| Atlanta, GA | 57 | 231 | 110 | — | 57 | 57 |
| Austin, TX | — | 231 | 110 | 70 | 32 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 231 | 110 | — | 59 | — |
| Baltimore, MD | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 47 |
| Boston, MA | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 63 |
| Bronx, NY | — | 231 | 110 | 97 | 50 | — |
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 231 | 110 | 97 | 50 | — |
| Buffalo, NY | — | 231 | 110 | — | 61 | — |
| Charlotte, NC | — | 231 | 110 | — | 55 | — |
| Chicago, IL | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 72 |
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 231 | 110 | — | 81 | — |
| Cleveland, OH | — | 231 | 110 | — | 48 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 43 |
| Columbus, OH | — | 231 | 110 | — | 50 | — |
| Dallas, TX | — | 231 | 110 | — | 68 | — |
| Denver, CO | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 47 |
| Detroit, MI | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 64 |
| El Paso, TX | — | 231 | 110 | — | 64 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 60 |
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 231 | 110 | — | 68 | — |
| Fresno, CA | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 59 |
| Honolulu, HI | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | — |
| Houston, TX | — | 231 | 110 | — | 70 | 52 |
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 231 | 110 | — | 49 | 56 |
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 19 |
| Kansas City, MO | — | 231 | 110 | — | 52 | — |
| Las Vegas, NV | 42 | 231 | 110 | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 231 | 110 | — | 55 | — |
| Louisville, KY | — | 231 | 110 | — | 46 | — |
| Memphis, TN | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 69 |
| Miami, FL | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 60 |
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 231 | 110 | — | 66 | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 39 |
| Nashville, TN | — | 231 | 110 | — | 50 | 65 |
| New Orleans, LA | 67 | 231 | 110 | — | — | — |
| New York, NY | — | 231 | 110 | — | 50 | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 57 | 231 | 110 | 70 | 68 | — |
| Orlando, FL | — | 231 | 110 | — | 59 | 71 |
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 29 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 46 | 231 | 110 | — | — | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 53 |
| Portland, OR | — | 231 | 110 | — | 49 | 66 |
| Sacramento, CA | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 60 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 40 |
| San Antonio, TX | — | 231 | 110 | — | 47 | — |
| San Diego, CA | 62 | 231 | 110 | — | 51 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 34 |
| San Jose, CA | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 34 |
| Seattle, WA | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 35 |
| St. Louis, MO | — | 231 | 110 | — | 63 | — |
| St. Paul, MN | — | 231 | 110 | — | 49 | — |
| Tampa, FL | — | 231 | 110 | — | 56 | 54 |
| Tucson, AZ | 38 | 231 | 110 | — | — | 60 |
| Washington, DC | — | 231 | 110 | — | — | 56 |
Data effective as of post date.
Get Food Network with cable or satellite
You can get Food Network with cable providers Cox, Optimum, Spectrum, and Xfinity, as well as satellite TV services DIRECTV and DISH.
| Provider | Type | Price | Food Network | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | Cable | $20.00–$184.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| DIRECTV | Satellite | $89.99–$169.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| DISH | Satellite | $89.99–$119.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| Optimum | Cable | $15.00–$140.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Spectrum | Cable | $40.00–$145.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Verizon Fios | Cable | $105.00–$149.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Xfinity | Cable | $55.00–$125.00/mo. | ✔ |
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Get Food Network Channel with a live TV streaming service
Food Network is on live TV streaming services DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Philo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV, but not Fubo (which doesn’t carry any Warner Bros. Discovery channels).
| Provider | Type | Price | Food Network | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | Streaming | $84.99–$149.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| Fubo | Streaming | $14.99–$94.99/mo. | X |
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| Hulu + Live TV | Streaming | $88.99–$99.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| Philo | Streaming | $33.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Sling TV | Streaming | $19.99–$60.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| YouTube TV | Streaming | $82.99/mo. | ✔ |
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Get Food Network with a streaming app
There are three streaming apps that give you on-demand access to Food Network shows past and present: Discovery+, HBO Max, and Food Network GO (which requires a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming service account login). Food Network GO is available on Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV devices, as are Discovery+ and HBO Max.
What’s on Food Network?
Food Network is home to popular original series like “Chopped,” “Worst Cooks in America,” “Guy’s Grocery Games,” “Tournament of Champions,” “The Best Thing I Ever Ate,” and the long-running “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Even more foodie series are carried by the Food Network’s cousin, the Cooking Channel, which is also owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.
Food Network channel guide FAQ
Is Food Network a cable channel?
Food Network has been a basic cable TV channel since its launch in 1993. It's currently available in 70,000 US households through cable providers like Xfinity and Spectrum, as well as satellite TV services DIRECTV and DISH.
How can I watch Food Network without cable?
You can watch Food Network shows through the on-demand apps Discovery+ and HBO Max, as well as on the dedicated Food Network GO app, which requires a live TV service account login.
Is the Cooking Channel the same as Food Network?
Food Network and Cooking Channel are both owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, and carry some of the same crossover programming. Discovery+ and HBO Max stream most of Food Network and Cooking Channel's content on demand.
