FOX News Streaming Services Now Available on DIRECTV: What This Means for Cord-Cutters

FOX News Media has announced a major distribution expansion, making its subscription and free streaming services accessible through DIRECTV platforms. The move marks a significant step in the media company’s strategy to reach broader audiences across traditional pay-TV and streaming ecosystems.

FOX Nation Arrives on DIRECTV with Special Introductory Pricing

Starting March 20th, DIRECTV subscribers can add FOX Nation as a premium add-on service for $5.99 per month. The streaming platform is launching with an attractive offer: new customers receive a 60-day free trial, lowering the barrier to entry for those curious about the service.

FOX Nation boasts an impressive content library of nearly 5,000 hours of original programming. The lineup includes popular original series such as Tucker Carlson Today, Tucker Carlson Originals, COPS, and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Subscribers also gain on-demand access to FOX News Channel’s primetime programming the next day through “FOX News Primetime All the Time,” alongside exclusive opinion shows including The Dan Bongino Show.

The service will be accessible on DIRECTV channel 1960 under the designation “FOX NTN,” making it easy for users to discover through their standard programming guide. DIRECTV STREAM subscribers will receive FOX Nation access later this summer, further extending availability across the platform’s ecosystem.

FOX Weather Launches Free Weather Service on DIRECTV STREAM

Beginning March 29th, FOX Weather will debut on DIRECTV STREAM as part of the Entertainment Package. The free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service represents FOX’s answer to changing consumer preferences for accessible weather content without additional subscription costs.

FOX Weather operates with a team exceeding 120 meteorologists and leverages FOX News Channel’s established newsgathering infrastructure. The platform delivers hyperlocal, regional, and national weather coverage through an innovative suite of tools, including advanced multi-radar systems and an immersive mobile 3D radar feature. This technological approach enables more sophisticated forecasting coverage across immediate weather events and long-term patterns.

Strategic Expansion in the Streaming Wars

This partnership reflects both companies’ positioning in an increasingly fragmented media landscape. DIRECTV STREAM already maintains competitive advantages through extensive local and regional content offerings, including upcoming MLB games from nearly every major American team. By adding FOX News’ streaming properties, the platform strengthens its content differentiation against rival streaming services.

For FOX News Media, this distribution expansion represents a crucial revenue diversification strategy. By making FOX Nation available through established pay-TV providers, the company taps into millions of existing DIRECTV subscribers who might otherwise hesitate to manage additional standalone subscriptions.

Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media, framed the announcement as part of the company’s mission to expand viewer accessibility to its premium streaming content. Similarly, Rob Thun, Chief Content Officer at DIRECTV, emphasized the move empowers subscribers with greater flexibility in consuming the content they prefer most.

The Competitive Landscape

The expansion underscores how traditional pay-TV providers are evolving their business models by integrating third-party streaming services. Rather than compete solely on proprietary content, platforms like DIRECTV STREAM bundle external services to enhance subscriber value and retention in an era of cord-cutting and changing viewing habits.