Fox Sports Smart TV App Is Shutting Down: What Happened And Alternatives
Fox to shut down Fox Sports app on smart TVs/connected devices (Roku, Fire TV, etc.) in 30 days from April 7, 2026—May 7 end. Users switch to Fox One app (launched Aug 2025) for multiview, DVR, and same cable login. Mobile/web unaffected. Strategic push amid streaming wars.
Status
Shutting Down
Estimated timeline
May 7, 2026
Category
App
What is happening?
Fox Corporation announced on April 7, 2026, that its standalone Fox Sports app for smart TVs and connected devices—like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV—will shut down on May 7, 2026, exactly 30 days later. The move pushes users to the Fox One app, launched in August 2025 as a unified streaming service for all Fox content, including FS1, FS2, Fox News, and the broadcast network.
Unlike the legacy app, Fox One brings multiview for watching multiple games simultaneously and cloud DVR recording, features absent before. Users can log in with existing cable/satellite providers or Fox One's $5.99/month direct subscription. Mobile apps and the foxsports.com website remain operational, unaffected for now.
This consolidation aligns with industry trends, mirroring ESPN's app unification, amid streaming wars and NFL antitrust scrutiny over paywalled broadcasts. While convenient long-term, it requires TV users to download Fox One, re-authenticate, and adapt to a new interface—potentially frustrating some amid busy sports seasons. Fox emphasizes seamless transition and improved experience. As of April 11, the old app still functions, giving ample migration time.
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