What Channel Is Fs1 on Optimum? Complete 2026 Channel Finder & Setup Guide
By Sophia Al-Mansoor
Fox Sports 1 avoids the premium paywall trap that locks away many regional sports networks. You do not need to purchase an expensive specialty tier just to watch marquee matchups. Optimum slots FS1 directly into its basic digital tier, Core TV, making it widely accessible across all bundled plans.
Sister network Fox Sports 2 (FS2) follows a different packaging logic. While FS1 carries mainstream properties like NASCAR Cup Series, Big East basketball, and FIFA tournaments, FS2 focuses on niche motorsports, international rugby, and overflow coverage. Optimum typically places FS2 on Channel 214, restricting access to the Optimum Select or Optimum Premier tiers, or bundling it into the optional Sports Package.
| Optimum Plan | FS1 Availability & Dial | FS2 Availability & Dial | Key Sports Inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core TV | Channel 69 (SD) / Channel 213 (HD) | Not Included | ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, Local Broadcasts |
| Select TV | Channel 69 (SD) / Channel 213 (HD) | Channel 214 (HD) | Core Lineup plus FS2, MLB Network, NBA TV |
| Premier TV | Channel 69 (SD) / Channel 213 (HD) | Channel 214 (HD) | Full Sports Suite, Regional Networks, Premium Channels |
| Sports Package Add-On | Standard with base plan | Channel 214 (Included) | NFL RedZone, Outdoor Channels, Niche Outlets |
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