When it premiered in 1994, FX was just another cable channel airing old movies, TV reruns, and a handful of low-budget original shows (including a viewer email response series hosted by future “Survivor” idol Jeff Probst). Not exactly must-see TV.
That all changed in the early 2000s, when FX launched its mission to become the basic-cable HBO with premium originals like “The Shield,” “Rescue Me,” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Acclaimed series like “American Horror Story,” “Alien: Earth,” and “Welcome to Wrexham” carry the flame today, and FX is still one of the most-available networks on cable, satellite, and live streaming TV.
What channel is FX on near me?
As mentioned above, FX is easy to find on almost every cable, satellite, and live TV streaming service in the U.S. Also, wherever you find FX, its Disney-owned cousins FXX and FXM (FX Movies) are likely there, too. Below, we’ve collected 50 major cities and their corresponding FX channel numbers. If you don’t see your city, try our zip code tool at the end of the table.
FX channel numbers in major cities
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 39 |
| Anchorage, AK | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | — |
| Atlanta, GA | 36 | 248 | 125 | — | 31 | |
| Austin, TX | — | 248 | 125 | 56 | 68 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 248 | 125 | — | 36 | — |
| Baltimore, MD | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 32 |
| Boston, MA | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 30 |
| Bronx, NY | — | 248 | 125 | 40 | 10 | — |
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 248 | 125 | 40 | 10 | — |
| Buffalo, NY | — | 248 | 125 | — | 39 | — |
| Charlotte, NC | — | 248 | 125 | — | 45 | — |
| Chicago, IL | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 24 |
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 248 | 125 | — | 42 | — |
| Cleveland, OH | — | 248 | 125 | — | 62 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 52 |
| Columbus, OH | — | 248 | 125 | — | 64 | — |
| Dallas, TX | — | 248 | 125 | — | 57 | — |
| Denver, CO | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 27 |
| Detroit, MI | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 32 |
| El Paso, TX | — | 248 | 125 | — | 46 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 44 |
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 248 | 125 | — | 57 | — |
| Fresno, CA | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 29 |
| Honolulu, HI | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | — |
| Houston, TX | — | 248 | 125 | — | 52 | 31 |
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 248 | 125 | — | 71 | 55 |
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 23 |
| Kansas City, MO | — | 248 | 125 | — | 62 | — |
| Las Vegas, NV | 24 | 248 | 125 | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 248 | 125 | — | 43 | — |
| Louisville, KY | — | 248 | 125 | — | 28 | — |
| Memphis, TN | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 51 |
| Miami, FL | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 41 |
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 248 | 125 | — | 35 | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 50 |
| Nashville, TN | — | 248 | 125 | — | 38 | 70 |
| New Orleans, LA | 26 | 248 | 125 | — | — | — |
| New York, NY | — | 248 | 125 | — | 10 | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 35 | 248 | 125 | 56 | 57 | — |
| Orlando, FL | — | 248 | 125 | — | 70 | 66 |
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 45 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 27 | 248 | 125 | — | — | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 36 |
| Portland, OR | — | 248 | 125 | — | 65 | 53 |
| Sacramento, CA | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 57 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 43 |
| San Antonio, TX | — | 248 | 125 | — | 37 | — |
| San Diego, CA | 43 | 248 | 125 | — | 52 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 36 |
| San Jose, CA | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 36 |
| Seattle, WA | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 53 |
| St. Louis, MO | — | 248 | 125 | — | 77 | — |
| St. Paul, MN | — | 248 | 125 | — | 27 | — |
| Tampa, FL | — | 248 | 125 | — | 60 | 57 |
| Tucson, AZ | 47 | 248 | 125 | — | — | 33 |
| Washington, DC | — | 248 | 125 | — | — | 63 |
Get FX with cable or satellite
FX began on cable and satellite TV, and it’s still a staple network today. Its channel number varies by region (except on DIRECTV and DISH satellite), but you’ll find FX on major TV providers like these listed below.
| Provider | Type | Price | FX | 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 | $94.99–$124.99/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 | $65.00–$135.00/mo. | ✔ |
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Get FX with a live TV streaming service
Unlike some other cable and broadcast channels, FX is available through all of the major live TV streaming providers—except Philo, which is more of a “skinny bundle” live streamer featuring no Disney-owned channels.
| Provider | Type | Price | FX | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | Streaming | $84.99–$171.98/mo. | ✔ |
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| Fubo | Streaming | $14.99–$103.99/mo. | ✔ |
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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 FX through a streaming app
FX has abandoned its standalone FXNOW channel app, instead directing viewers to Hulu. On the downside, you no longer have free access to FX shows with your cable subscription login. On the (substantial) upside, Hulu has full seasons of most every FX series, from 2002’s “The Shield” up to 2026’s “The Beauty,” as well as cult FX gems like “Terriers” and “The Riches.” But, pre-“Shield” FX shows like “Son of the Beach” have been lost to time (and taste).
What’s on FX?
FX’s current roster of originals includes the long-running “American Horror Story,” as well as newer critical favorites “The Beauty,” “Shogun,” “Alien: Earth,” “The Lowdown,” “Adults,” “Welcome to Wrexham,” “Fargo,” and the wildly popular “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Caroline Bessette.”
When it’s not running originals in prime time, FX’s daily schedule is mostly made up of movie reruns, including marathon blocks from the Marvel and Star Wars universes, thanks to the network’s Disney connection.
FX channel guide FAQ
Is FX a regular TV channel?
FX is a standard TV channel available on most cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services. On DIRECTV, FX is on channel 248; on DISH, FX is on channel 125; FX channel numbers vary on cable and live TV streaming.
Can I watch FX without cable?
You can’t watch FX live without a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming subscription. If you don’t want a live TV subscription, most of FX’s programming is available on-demand through Hulu (with or without ads).
Who owns FX television?
FX is a part of FX Networks, which is owned by the Walt Disney Company and also includes channels FXX and FX Movies (FXM).
