Wondering how to access Fox Sports‘ extensive lineup of live sports through your Dish Network satellite TV service? As a leading sports entertainment option competing with heavy-hitters like ESPN, Fox Sports offers Dish subscribers tons of choices to get their fill of adrenaline-pumping action.
This guide will give you a comprehensive overview of exactly which Fox Sports channels are available on Dish Network and the key details on what programming they deliver.
At a Glance: Fox Sports on Dish Network
Before diving deeper, here‘s a quick look at what Fox Sports channels you can get on Dish Network:
- Fox Sports 1 – Dish Packages 120+ and up
- Fox Sports 2 – Dish Packages 120+ and up
- Big Ten Network – Add-on channel
- Fox Deportes – Add-on channel
- Fox Soccer Plus – Add-on channel
These networks provide Dish customers access to tons of live sports and original programs covering everything from postseason MLB, NASCAR races, college football, soccer matches, MMA events and beyond.
Now let‘s explore the background, content and frequntly asked questions around getting Fox Sports via Dish in more detail.
History and Growth of Fox Sports
Fox Sports has come a long way from its beginnings in 1994. Emerging as a division of News Corporation (parent of Fox Broadcasting), Fox Sports aimed to compete with incumbent sports leader ESPN from the start.
The network steadily grew, airing an expanding lineup of sports including NFL, MLB, NHL, NASCAR and college football over the following decades. Key rights acquisitions expanded their portfolio to today‘s extensive coverage spanning domestic and overseas leagues and competitions.
With Disney‘s acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019, Fox Sports remained one of the pillars within the restructured Fox Corporation. Now operating as an independent brand, Fox Sports continues to broadcast sports ranging from local teams to the international stage.
Today Fox Sports reaches more than 100 million homes through its linear channels and digital outlets. Fox Sports 1 is accessible in over 80 million homes nationwide as of 2022.
Below we‘ll explore exactly what popular Fox Sports programming Dish viewers can enjoy and how to access additional Fox Sports networks beyond FS1.
Notable Programs on Fox Sports 1
As the flagship network, Fox Sports 1 is your one-stop shop for tons of live sports alongside Fox Sports original shows offering news, commentary and highlights.
Throughout the year, FS1 provides coverage of MLB, NASCAR, college football, soccer, UFC and more. During each sport‘s respective season, you can find live games regularly airing on FS1 through Dish.
For example, from April through October, FS1 is home to MLB game broadcasts two to three days per week, including marquee events like the All-Star Game and postseason series.
When NASCAR is racing full speed from February to November, FS1 airs races from the top Cup Series nearly every week. Big 12, Big East and Pac-12 college football pops up on FS1 come NCAA season as well.
Here‘s a sampling of the type of live game coverage you‘ll find on Fox Sports 1 by season:
- Spring/Summer – MLB games, NASCAR races, College baseball regionals, UEFA Champions League soccer
- Fall – NFL games, College football matchups, MLB postseason, Bundesliga soccer
- Winter – College basketball battles, FA Cup soccer, Bowl games
And that‘s alongside FS1 originals like Skip and Shannon: Undisputed, NASCAR Race Hub, Fox Soccer Tonight and other commentary programs reacting to the latest sports news.
Complementary Content on Fox Sports 2
Working in conjunction with FS1, Fox Sports 2 delivers additional sports coverage, particularly as an overflow outlet for FS1. Ohio sports fans will also find select Cincinnati Reds games appearing exclusively on FS2 during baseball season as well.
The FS2 schedule includes replays of events from FS1 like NASCAR races or UEFA Champions League matches. FS1 programs often reair throughout the day on FS2 as well.
Original studio programming like NASCAR Race Day, MotoAmerica Superbike Racing and the WWE Backstage show specific to wrestling air live on FS2 too. Segments like Fox Sports News Updates also deliver short-form sports news updates periodically.
So viewers can use FS2 to catch sports highlights, listen to opinions from different sport personalities and even watch developing matches live when FS1 is occupied elsewhere.
Big Ten Network and Additional Channels
With America’s Top 200 package and above, Dish subscribers can add the Big Ten Network for $1.99 per month as a Multi-Sport Pack add-on. As the name suggests, Big Ten Network offers in-depth coverage of Big Ten Conference college athletics like football, basketball and other sports.
Other Fox Sports sister channels available as optional add-ons include:
- Fox Soccer Plus: 24/7 soccer action from leagues around the world
- Fox Deportes: Spanish-language coverage of soccer, boxing, NFL and more
| Fox Sports Sister Channels on Dish Network | Starts at… |
|---|---|
| Big Ten Network | $1.99/month |
| Fox Soccer Plus | $14.99/month |
| Fox Deportes | $5/month |
Bringing these channels into your Dish package supplements your domestic mainstream sports lineup with international matches and college conference focus.
Accessing Fox Sports 1 and 2 on Dish
Fox Sports 1 comes standard with Dish Network’s America’s Top 120+ package or any higher tier package like America‘s Top 200 or 250. So Chase Elliott NASCAR enthusiasts or Aaron Judge MLB fanatics need at least the 120+ base package ($84.99 per month) to gain access to events airing across Fox Sports‘ FS1 and overflow FS2 channels.
Lower entry packages like Flex Pack, America‘s Top 120, Smart Pack and DishLATINO packages do not include FS1 or FS2. See the table below summarizing which packages feature these core Fox Sports channels:
| Dish Network TV Packages with Fox Sports 1/2 | Starts at… |
|---|---|
| America’s Top 120+ | $84.99/month |
| America‘s Top 200 | $94.99/month |
| America’s Top 250 | $104.99/month |
| America‘s Everything Pack | $149.99/month |
Customers hoping to watch Big Ten Network will need to step up to America‘s Top 200 or higher bundles. Big Ten Network can then be added onto those base packages at an extra cost ($1.99/month).
Some Dish promotions may offer Fox Sports 1 discounted or bundled in free for the first year with eligible packages to entice new subscribers. But expect the ongoing regular rate to apply afterwards.
Who Owns Fox Sports Now?
When Disney completed acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets in 2019, the landmark deal excluded certain properties which were spun off into a new Fox Corporation entity. Networks like Fox Sports 1 and 2 remained part of this separate Fox Corporation not affiliated with Disney.
So while Disney now owns FX Networks, National Geographic Partners and other former 21st Century Fox brands, Fox Sports continues operations today as an independent media group focused on live events, sports news and competitive programming.
Dish Network viewers can access ESPN networks from Disney and Fox Sports from Fox Corporation through select Dish packages. But Fox Sports does not fall under the Disney umbrella, running autonomously to bring fans everywhere from MLB to World Cup soccer.
Summing Up Fox Sports on Dish
Hopefully this guide gave you a detailed overview on how to access Fox Sports channels through Dish Network. Fox Sports 1 and 2 come with Dish‘s America‘s Top 120+ package or greater to serve your fix of adrenaline-pumping action across extensive MLB, NASCAR, NFL, soccer and college sport coverage.
Enjoy even more niche sports focus by optionally adding Big Ten Network, Fox Soccer Plus or Fox Deportes to complement Fox Sports‘ standard cable offerings. With an ever-growing portfolio of broadcasting rights and decades ahead still to come in their current MLB, NASCAR and other league deals, Fox Sports continues to be a leading destination for live events.
So what will you watch first on Fox Sports via Dish? An intense NASCAR finish? A pivotal college football clash? The hard hits of an action-packed MLB postseason series? Enjoy it all straight from your satellite box!
