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Arizona’s Family Sports gives Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma viewers a local broadcast home for the Suns, Mercury, and other Arizona teams. Its app adds team-specific streaming routes for eligible viewers.
The channel is free with an antenna where its signal reaches you. The AZFS app also streams select games, though availability and subscription requirements vary by team and event.
In this guide, we’ll help you find Arizona’s Family Sports channel numbers in your area. We’ll also cover antenna reception, TV provider availability, and options for streaming local games.
What channel is Arizona’s Family Sports on near me?
Arizona’s Family Sports channel numbers vary across the Grand Canyon State. Phoenix viewers can find the network over the air on channel 44, while Flagstaff, Tucson, and Yuma have their own local broadcast channels.
Check the table below for antenna, Cox, and Optimum channel numbers in select Arizona cities. If your location or provider isn’t listed, enter your zip code below to compare local TV lineups.
Arizona’s Family Sports channel numbers
| City | Local channel | Cox channel | Optimum channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullhead City | — | — | 38 |
| Flagstaff | 32 | 13 | 38 |
| Kingman | — | — | 38 |
| Lake Havasu City | — | — | 38 |
| Parker | — | — | 38 |
| Payson | — | — | 25, 225 |
| Phoenix | 44 | 13 | — |
| Pine | — | — | 25, 225 |
| Sedona | — | — | 225 |
| Strawberry | — | — | 25, 225 |
| Tucson | 13.3 | 19 | — |
| Yuma | 27 | — | — |
Data effective as of post date. Channel numbers and availability may vary by location and package.
How to get Arizona’s Family Sports
We recommend starting with a digital antenna to watch Arizona’s Family Sports for free in covered markets. You can use Antennas Direct’s Transmitter Locator to estimate local TV signal availability at your address. Cox and Optimum also carry the channel in select Arizona communities, while Fubo offers a cable-free streaming option in supported markets.
To stream games without a live TV package, the AZFS app offers select in-market games. Locally broadcast Suns and Valley Suns games require a paid Suns+ subscription, while Mercury and other games may stream free depending on the matchup.
Cable TV with AZFS in select Arizona markets; channel numbers vary by location.
- Live TV and on-demand programming
- Contour Voice Remote
- Streaming with the Contour TV App
Regional cable TV with AZFS in select Arizona communities, depending on your address.
- Optimum Stream device and voice remote
- Sports and premium channel add-ons
- Cloud DVR recording options
TV packages with AZFS where available, depending on your location and lineup.
- Satellite and streaming TV options
- National and regional sports channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR on streaming plans
Live TV streaming with AZFS in supported markets, without a cable subscription.
- Sports-focused TV packages
- Regional sports coverage in eligible areas
- Unlimited cloud DVR
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
What’s on Arizona’s Family Sports?
Suns and Mercury coverage anchors the network, with local pregame and postgame shows around many telecasts. Some Mercury games also air on sister station 3TV, depending on the matchup. The Valley Suns and Phoenix Rising FC bring G League basketball and soccer into the mix.
Arizona’s Family has also announced Cardinals preseason games, Grand Canyon University coverage, and school championships. Those events make the station broader than a single-team channel, though rights and affiliates vary by season.
Arizona’s Family Sports FAQ
What's the cheapest way to get Arizona's Family Sports?
An over-the-air antenna is the cheapest way to watch Arizona's Family Sports, with no monthly TV bill after you buy the equipment. The AZFS app also offers select free game streams, though Suns broadcasts require a paid Suns+ subscription.
How can I watch Arizona's Family Sports for free?
In supported Arizona markets, you can watch Arizona's Family Sports for free with an over-the-air antenna. The AZFS app also offers select free game streams, though availability depends on the team, event, and current streaming arrangements.
Can I get Arizona's Family Sports as a standalone subscription?
Not for the entire TV channel. The AZFS app offers select local games without a cable or satellite subscription, while Suns+ provides paid access to locally broadcast Phoenix Suns and Valley Suns games for eligible viewers.
Does every Arizona's Family Sports game stream for free?
No. While the AZFS app streams Mercury, Rising, and high school games for free, Phoenix Suns and Valley Suns broadcasts require a paid Suns+ subscription.
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