You can watch LiveNOW from FOX free, 24 hours a day, on YouTube, Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus and several other ad-supported apps. No cable login or subscription is needed for those. It’s also included in paid services such as Fox One and YouTube TV, but you don’t need them to watch. This guide lists every official place to find the channel, the channel numbers and what it actually shows.
Key facts (as of October 2026)
- LiveNOW from FOX is a free streaming news network run by Fox Television Stations and based in Phoenix, Arizona.
- It streams on YouTube and free apps including Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel (channel 120) and Samsung TV Plus (channel 1116).
- It is also part of Fox One, which launched on August 21, 2025 at $19.99 a month.
What is LiveNOW from FOX?
LiveNOW from FOX is a streaming-only news network that carries live events as they happen. It is operated by Fox Television Stations, the local-TV division of Fox Corporation, and works out of KSAZ-TV in Phoenix and WOFL in Orlando.
The network started in 2014 as a webcast from KSAZ called Fox 10 News Now. It then ran as NewsNow from FOX until 2020, briefly became CoronavirusNow during the early pandemic and took its current name later that year. So it has a longer history than many viewers assume.
Its style is simple. Instead of panel debates, LiveNOW tends to stay with an event from start to finish: a press conference, a court hearing, a rocket launch, a storm, a rally. A small team of digital journalists narrates and switches between feeds, drawing on the resources of Fox News and Fox-owned local stations.
Is LiveNOW from FOX free?
Yes. The network describes itself as free wherever you stream, and the free apps carry it with ads rather than a fee. You only pay if you choose to watch it inside a paid bundle that you already want for other reasons.
That makes it different from Fox News Channel, which normally needs cable, a live TV streaming service or Fox One. If you want to understand the wider choice between ad-supported and subscription news, our free vs paid news streaming guide walks through it.
Where to watch the LiveNOW from FOX free stream
The short answer: almost every major free TV app in the US carries it. The table below combines the network’s own “where to watch” page with its listed partners, as of October 2026.
| Platform | Cost | Channel number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube (@livenowfox) | Free | — | Live stream plus clips of past events |
| Tubi | Free | — | Fox-owned free streaming app |
| Pluto TV | Free | — | In the news section of the guide |
| The Roku Channel | Free | 120 | Works on Roku devices and the web |
| Samsung TV Plus | Free | 1116 | Built into Samsung TVs and phones |
| LG Channels | Free with LG TVs | 123 | Built into LG smart TVs |
| VIZIO WatchFree+ | Free with Vizio TVs | 200 | Also on SmartCast TVs |
| Xumo | Free | 127 | Available on Xumo devices and some TVs |
| Plex | Free | — | Live TV section of the Plex app |
| Amazon | Free | — | Listed under Amazon News and Amazon’s free live channels |
| FOX LOCAL app | Free | — | On Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku and Google/Android TV |
| Fox One | $19.99/month | — | Paid; 7-day free trial at launch |
| YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo | Paid | — | Included alongside cable channels |
Channel numbers on free apps change from time to time. If a number doesn’t match, search for “LiveNOW” inside the app instead.
LiveNOW from FOX free on Tubi, Pluto TV and Samsung TV Plus
These are FAST services, which stands for free ad-supported streaming TV. You open the app, go to the live guide and pick the channel. There’s no account needed on most of them, although some apps ask you to sign in to save favorites.
The free LiveNOW from FOX stream on YouTube
The network’s YouTube channel runs a continuous live stream and posts full events afterward. Because of that, it’s the best option if you missed something and want to watch it from the beginning. It also works on any device with the YouTube app, including game consoles and smart TVs.
Fox’s own apps and Fox One
The FOX LOCAL app streams LiveNOW alongside Fox-owned local stations at no cost. Fox One, by contrast, is Fox’s paid service. It launched on August 21, 2025 at $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year and includes Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Weather, LiveNOW and local Fox stations.
Live TV streaming services
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo also carry the channel. You wouldn’t sign up for any of them just for LiveNOW, but if you already pay for one, check its guide. For a full breakdown of those services, see how to watch news without cable.
How to watch LiveNOW from FOX free on your TV
On most TVs it takes under a minute: install a free app, open its live guide and choose the channel. Here’s the quickest route on each platform.
Roku
Open The Roku Channel from the home screen, then go to Live TV and find channel 120. You can also add the FOX LOCAL or Pluto TV channels from the Roku store. Our guide to news channels on Roku lists other free news options on the platform.
Amazon Fire TV
Search for “LiveNOW” from the Fire TV home screen. Then pick Tubi, Pluto TV or FOX LOCAL from the results and open the live stream.
Samsung, LG and Vizio smart TVs
These TVs have free channel guides built in. Samsung TV Plus lists the network at 1116, LG Channels at 123 and VIZIO WatchFree+ at 200. Our smart TV news guide explains where to find each guide on the remote.
Coming soon: the NewsLive streaming app. We’re building one subscription for live international news on Android, Roku, Fire TV and desktop. The service is under development — follow NewsLive for launch updates.
What does LiveNOW actually air?
Mostly raw, live coverage. On a typical day that means White House and agency briefings, court proceedings, police press conferences, severe weather, space launches and major speeches. When nothing big is happening, the network shows replays and rundowns of the day’s top stories.
For example, on a busy political day you might see a governor’s briefing, then a congressional hearing, then a candidate’s event, each shown at length. Viewers who want analysis and commentary tend to switch to a cable channel afterward. Viewers who want to see the full event and judge it for themselves tend to stay.
The on-air team includes hosts such as Christina Evans, Josh Breslow, Anna Marsick and Andy Mac, among others. However, the event itself is usually the focus, not the anchor.
LiveNOW vs Fox News: what’s the difference?
They share a parent company but are separate channels with different jobs. Here is the comparison in brief:
| LiveNOW from FOX | Fox News Channel | |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Fox Television Stations | Fox News Media |
| Price | Free on ad-supported apps | Cable, live TV services or Fox One |
| Format | Long, live event coverage | Scheduled shows, anchors and opinion programs |
| Best for | Watching an event in full | Following specific hosts and shows |
If you like LiveNOW’s approach, browse our channel guides to compare it with other news networks.
Can you watch LiveNOW from FOX free outside the US?
Sometimes, but Fox doesn’t publish a country list. The YouTube channel is the option most likely to work abroad, because individual streams are generally viewable outside the US unless a rights restriction applies. FAST apps such as Pluto TV and Samsung TV Plus offer different channel lineups in each country, so LiveNOW may simply not appear in your local guide.
If you’re in Europe and want American news, our guide to watching US news channels abroad covers the official options country by country.
See also: FOX Weather and other ways to stream live weather.
Frequently asked questions
Is LiveNOW from FOX free on Roku?
Yes. It’s channel 120 in The Roku Channel’s live guide, and you don’t need a subscription. The FOX LOCAL and Pluto TV apps on Roku carry it too.
Is LiveNOW the same as Fox News Channel?
No. Both belong to Fox Corporation, but LiveNOW is a free streaming network focused on live events. Fox News Channel is a cable network with a fixed schedule of shows.
Do I need Fox One to watch LiveNOW?
No. Fox One includes LiveNOW, but the same channel is available at no cost on YouTube, Tubi, Pluto TV and other free apps.
Who runs LiveNOW from FOX?
Fox Television Stations, a division of Fox Corporation, runs it. The network works mainly from KSAZ-TV in Phoenix and WOFL in Orlando.
Is there a LiveNOW from FOX free app?
There’s no standalone LiveNOW app. Instead, use the free FOX LOCAL app or any of the free streaming apps listed above, or watch on the network’s website.
