Local channels are one of the things that keep some people from cutting the cord. However, many internet TV services now offer not just cable TV, but local affiliates for the major broadcast networks, such as FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC, and more. Fubo is one such service offering popular local channels in select markets. Read on for a list of the Fubo local channels that may be available in your area, and how to find the list of local channels you can get with Fubo.
Which local channels are available on Fubo?
Fubo has several channel packages available for subscribers. You can get 150+ channels in most markets with the Pro plan. The Elite plan bumps that up to 243+ channels.
Fubo Pro
Try 7 days free
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Stream on ten screens
- 180+ channels
$84.99/month
Fubo Elite
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- Stream on ten screens
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- 250+ channels
- HD and 4K video quality
$94.99/month
Fubo Premier
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- Stream on ten screens
- 250+ channels
- HD and 4K video quality
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Showtime included
$109.99/month
As with most internet TV services, the entertainment and news cable channels are available all across the country, but local channels (including regional sports networks) will vary based on your location. From a high level, however, there’s a chance that you may be able to receive some or all of the following local broadcast networks from Fubo:
- ABC
- NBC
- CBS
- FOX
- The CW
- Telemundo
- UniMas
- Univision
- AT&T Sportsnet
- Estrella TV
- MyNetworkTV (very limited locations)
The local channels you receive from Fubo will vary by zip code. You may even find that some networks available one city over aren't available in your own city. Fubo allows you to enter your zip code to figure determine what networks you receive.
In some cases, you will find what Fubo labels a Fox channel FOXNET. This is a national FOX broadcast network that you’ll receive if Fubo was unable to secure broadcast rights for a local FOX broadcaster in your region. There’s a similar option available for NBC, called NBC East or NBC West. In those cases, you’ll get a national version of NBC instead of a local one.
For both FOXNET and NBC East/West, NFL broadcasts will be unavailable.
The service also offers several regional sports networks (RSNs). As with most of its competitors, Fubo does not carry Sinclair-owned Fox Sports RSNs. However, it does currently provide the following:
- AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburg AT&T Sportsnet Southwest
- MSG
- MSG +
- NBC Sports Bay Area
- NBC Sports Boston NBC Sports California
- NBC Sports Chicago
- NBC Sports Chicago +
- NBC Sports Northwest
- NBC Sports Philadelphia
- NBC Sports Philadelphia +
- NBC Sports Washington NESN SNY - Sportsnet New York
See what's on Fubo with the Flixed channel guide
You can take an exploratory look at Fubo's channel lineup with our free TV guide for Fubo. Our TV guide lets you see what's currently broadcasting on most Fubo channels, with program descriptions and other details available.
Source: Flixed
If you know what local channels are available in your area through Fubo, such as local NBC, CBS, or FOX affiliates, you may find their guides through our local TV guides section.
How do I check my local channel list for Fubo?
There are two easy ways to determine what Fubo local channels are available to you. The first is to simply head over to Fubo and look at the available channels. Fubo will identify your location and serve up a channel listing based on your current city. However, you can also easily find your local channels by going to Fubo’s dedicated FAQ page for local channels. Simply search the page (ctrl+F) for your city to see which channels are available.
Live TV recording on Fubo
You get 1,000 hours of Fubo cloud DVR with every Fubo package except for the Latino package, which offers 250 hours of cloud DVR storage. Your DVR can be used to record on any channel available through Fubo, including local networks like FOX and NBC.
However, some recording restrictions will apply. You may not be able to record some major sporting events on local channels, for example. And you may find that fast-forwarding through ads is blocked for some shows or some channels. Additionally, Fubo notes that there may be some DVR restrictions that are unique to certain devices.
How do I get local channels not found on Fubo?
You may be slightly disappointed with the Fubo local channels in your region. There are some options to expand your local channel availability, however. You could purchase a digital over-the-air (OTA) antenna, which will let you watch any local channel broadcasting in your area, for free. An OTA DVR will also let you record for free with no restrictions.
However, a good option is also to compare Fubo with other streaming services. Our Cord Cutter Express tool lets you input your desired channels, including network channels like FOX and NBC, and then offers a visual comparison of different, popular services based on the channels you pick. It’s easy to use and takes just a few minutes to get a full comparison of different streaming services and their channel lineups.
Try Fubo free for 7 days
The best way to see if a streaming service is right for you is to take it for a test drive. While some streaming services have gotten rid of their free trials, Fubo still offers a week for free. Sign up for the plan that suits you best and see if Fubo meets your local channel needs.
Sam Cook • Author
Sam Cook is a full-time content strategist by day, a part-time freelance content writer since 2015. In another life, he was a high school English teacher for nearly a decade. Based in sunny New Orleans, he writes long-form educational content on technology, including Insurtech, Fintech, HRtech, and content streaming.
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