Observed Signal · Aug 3, 2026 · Programming Announcement · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
FOX One August 2026 Lineup and Pricing
FOX One published its August 2026 programming schedule, highlighting live sports (MLB, The Basketball Tournament, IndyCar, NFL preseason, and NCAA college football) alongside new episodes and season finales of FOX entertainment shows such as Kitchen Nightmares, Beat Shazam, The 1% Club and The Quiz With Balls. Specific listed events include Yankees vs. Cubs (Aug 1), The Basketball Tournament $2 million championship (Aug 2), MLB Saturday (Aug 15), an IndyCar event (Aug 16), NFL preseason Seahawks vs. Titans (Aug 23), and Memphis vs. UNLV college football (Aug 29). The article also lists consumer prices: $19.99/month after a 3-day free trial, a FOX One + FOX Nation bundle for $24.99/month, and a FOX One + ESPN bundle for $39.99/month (noted as a 19% discount versus subscribing separately).
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- Article published August 3, 2026 by Raymond McCain.
- FOX One will stream Yankees vs. Cubs on August 1, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.
- Notable August sports programming: The Basketball Tournament $2 million championship (Aug 2), MLB Saturday (Aug 15), Ontario Honda Dealers Indy (IndyCar) on Aug 16, NFL preseason Seahawks vs. Titans (Aug 23), NCAA Memphis vs. UNLV (Aug 29).
- FOX One will air new episodes Tuesdays of Kitchen Nightmares (8/7c) and Beat Shazam (9/8c), and season finales of The 1% Club and The Quiz With Balls on Aug 17.
- Subscription pricing: FOX One $19.99/month after a 3-day free trial; FOX One + FOX Nation bundle $24.99/month; FOX One + ESPN bundle $39.99/month (stated 19% discount compared to subscribing separately).
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FOX One May 2026 Schedule
Cord Cutters News published a May 2, 2026 schedule update for the FOX One streaming service outlining programming highlights for May 2026. The month features live sports (MLS, MLB, LIV Golf), major motorsports events (Indianapolis 500, Oscar Mayer Wienie 500), special programming (30-Day FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown, Summer of ’94 documentary), and reality events (Fear Factor special, Next Level Chef finale). The article lists dates and times for key broadcasts and notes subscription pricing: FOX One for $19.99/month after a 7‑day free trial, a FOX One + FOX Nation bundle at $24.99/month, and a FOX One + ESPN bundle at $39.99/month (stated as a 19% discount versus separate subscriptions).
Fox‑ESPN Bundle Drives Fox One Subscriber Surge
Fox’s new standalone sports streamer, Fox One, reached 2.3 million subscribers by the end of October following an August launch, driven largely by an early‑October $40/month bundle that pairs Fox One with Disney’s premium ESPN Unlimited. Measurement firm Antenna reports Fox One added about 1.1 million subscribers in October alone; Disney’s two-tiered ESPN offering — ESPN Unlimited ($30/month) and ESPN Select ($11/month) — recorded roughly 3 million sign-ups across both tiers in the same period. The article frames the bundle as a proof point that strategic partnerships and packaged pricing can reverse streaming fragmentation, attract cord‑cutters, and recreate a modern “front door” to premium sports audiences. Fox is also offering discounts via a Verizon partnership and packaging Fox One with FOX Nation for additional combos. Antenna published its tracking methodology for the subscriber figures.
FOX One Launches on The Roku Channel
FOX One is now available as a premium subscription on The Roku Channel in the U.S., enabling Roku users to subscribe and manage the service via their Roku accounts. The offering aggregates FOX news, sports and entertainment brands — including FOX News Channel, FOX Sports (FS1/FS2), FOX Business Network and local FOX stations — and will serve as the English-language streaming home for all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Roku says FOX One content and live sports will be discoverable through the Roku Sports Zone. Roku’s Gil Fuchsberg and FOX Direct to Consumer CEO Pete Distad provide quotes highlighting expanded reach and the addition to Roku’s Premium Subscriptions catalog. Pricing is $19.99 per month after a 3-day free trial.
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