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. fuboTV is one such service offering popular local channels in select markets. Read on for a list of the fuboTV local channels that may be available in your area, and how to find the list of local channels you can get with fuboTV.
Which local channels are available on fuboTV?
fuboTV has several channel packages available for subscribers. You can get 130+ channels in most markets with the Pro plan. The Elite plan bumps that up to 185+ channels.
| Pro 7-day free trial $69.99/ month | 138 channels 10 simultaneous streams 1,000 hours of DVR space | TRY FREE |
| Elite 7-day free trial $79.99/ month | 202 channels 54 more channels with fubo Extra 12 more channels with fubo News Plus 10 simultaneous streams 1,000 hours of DVR space | TRY FREE |
| Latino Monthly $8 off for the first month $33/ month | 45 channels 2 simultaneous streams 250 hours of DVR space | SIGN UP |
| Ultimate 7-day free trial $99.99/ month | 240 channels 54 more channels with fubo Extra 12 more channels with fubo News Plus Showtime Live and On Demand Sports Plus with NFL Redzone 10 simultaneous streams 1,000 hours of DVR space | TRY FREE |
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 fuboTV:
- ABC
- NBC
- CBS
- FOX
- The CW
- Telemundo
- UniMas
- Univision
- AT&T Sportsnet
- Estrella TV
- MyNetworkTV (very limited locations)
The local channels you receive from fuboTV will vary by zip code. You may even find that some networks available one city over aren’t available in your own city. FuboTV allows you to enter your zip code to figure determine what networks you receive.
In some cases, you will find what fuboTV labels a Fox channel FOXNET. This is a national FOX broadcast network that you’ll receive if fuboTV 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, FubuTV 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 fuboTV with the Flixed channel guide
You can take an exploratory look at fuboTV’s channel lineup with your free TV guide for fuboTV. Our TV guide lets you see what’s currently broadcasting on most fuboTV channels, with program descriptions and other details available.
If you know what local channels are available in your area through fuboTV, 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 fuboTV?
There are two easy ways to determine what fuboTV local channels are available to you. The first is to simply head over to fuboTV 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 fuboTV’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 fuboTV
You get 1,000 hours of fuboTV cloud DVR with every fuboTV 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 fuboTV, 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, fuboTV notes that there may be some DVR restrictions that are unique to certain devices.
How do I get local channels not found on fuboTV?
You may be slightly disappointed with the fuboTV 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 fuboTV 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 fuboTV 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, fuboTV still offers a week for free. Sign up for the plan that suits you best and see if fuboTV meets your local channel needs.
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. He loves whittling down complex ideas within these areas that make decisions easier for buyers. When he’s not reading books with his son Miles and playing video games with the family, you can find him immersed in his growing collection of Euro-style board games.
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