What channels are FS1 and FS2? How to find the networks on your TV provider

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You’ve probably watched a game on FS1. You probably don’t remember, but I promise you likely have. But you don’t remember what channel the network’s on. That’s ok; it’s what I’m here for.

• If you’re on DirecTV: Channel 219
• Dish: 150
• At&T U-verse: 1652 (HD) or 652 (SD)
• Verizon FIOS: 583 (HD) or 83 (SD)
• Google Fiber: 208
• For any other carrier, head here. If you’ve got cable, you probably have the channel.
• You can stream it on Fox Sports Go, but you’ll need a cable provider’s login, so call your parents and use theirs.
• If cable’s not your thing, Playstation Vue, Sling TV and DirecTV Now are OTT services that’ll get the job done too.

What about that FS2 thing?

It’s FS1’s other sister channel, and serves as the overflow bucket when FOX Sports has multiple games in the same window.

There’s a slight chance your team plays on this network. It’s a little bit harder to find, and it’s in less than 50 percent of homes.

• If you’re on DirecTV: Channel 618
• Dish: 149
• At&T U-verse: 1651 or 651 (SD)
• Verizon Fios: 584 or 84 (SD)
• Google Fiber: 209
• For any other carrier, head here. Like I said, you might not have it even if you have FS1. Check.
• You can stream it on Fox Sports Go, but you’ll need a cable provider’s login so call your parents and use theirs.
• If cable’s not your thing, Playstation Vue, Sling TV and DirecTV Now are OTT services that’ll get the job done too. You might have to buy some add-on packages though.

FS1 isn’t FOX.

Specifically, FS1 is Fox Sports’ own sports television network. Originally it was called Fox Sports 1 before a rebrand. Think of it like how ABC owns ESPN and ESPN2. You can get that with rabbit ears on over the air TV for free. Seriously, a cheap antenna is likely all you need. You can get ABC anywhere, but you gotta jump through some cable hoops to get the ESPNs. Same with FOX and its sports networks.