Cox Sports: Score the Best TV Plan for Game Day
Our experts highlight what Cox offers for sports fans, including sports add-ons, channel numbers, and more.
Cox’s TV plans offer decent service for customers throughout its 18-state footprint, and you’ll generally be set if you’re a diehard sports fan. Whether you’re looking for midweek NBA games or the latest premium cable boxing matchup, let’s break down what you need to know about Cox’s channel and programming options for live sports.
Cox sports packages
Cox divides its sports offerings into two channel packs. The Sports & Information Pack includes a mix of mid-tier sports channels like CBS Sports Network and SEC Network.
Completionists or diehard fans can throw in Sports Pack 2, which adds channels like NFL RedZone, MLB Network Strike Zone, and NBA TV. However, both channel packs require Cox’s Contour TV Preferred or Contour TV Ultimate plans—you can’t get them if you sign up for Cox’s basic TV Starter plan.
| Package | Price | Features | Details |
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| Sports & Information Pack | $10.00/mo. |
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| Sports Pack 2 | $10.00/mo. |
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Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Cox sports channels
Cox’s sports channels cover the expected bases for a cable TV provider. Below, we’ve listed all the major sports channels you’ll get on every Cox TV plan. (We’ve omitted channels like TNT that show sports and regular programming, but they’re available on nearly every Cox plan.)
We didn’t include Cox’s channel numbers because they can vary widely depending on which Cox-serviced state you live in. If you’re having trouble finding FOX Sports 1 (FS1) or CBS Sports Network on your channel plan, we’d recommend visiting Cox’s channel number guide for additional help.
| Channel | Contour TV Starter (75+ channels) | Contour TV Preferred (140+ channels) | Contour TV Ultimate (250+ channels) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC Network | — | — | ✔ |
| CBS Sports Network | — | — | ✔ |
| ESPN | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| ESPN2 | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| ESPNEWS | — | — | ✔ |
| ESPN Deportes | — | — | — |
| ESPNU | — | — | ✔ |
| Fox Deportes | — | — | — |
| FOX Soccer Plus | — | — | — |
| FOX Sports 1 | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| FOX Sports 2 | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Longhorn Network | — | — | ✔ |
| MLB Network | — | — | ✔ |
| MLB Network Strike Zone | — | — | ✔ |
| MOTOR TREND | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| NBA TV | — | — | ✔ |
| NFL Network | — | — | ✔ |
| NFL RedZone | — | — | ✔ |
| NHL Network | — | — | ✔ |
| Outdoor Channel | — | — | ✔ |
| SEC Network | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| SEC Network 2 | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Sportsman Channel | — | — | ✔ |
| Tennis Channel | — | — | ✔ |
| TUDN | — | — | ✔ |
| World Fishing Network | — | — | ✔ |
| Zona Futbol | — | — | ✔ |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Regional sports networks on Cox
Want to catch midweek NBA or MLB games? Cox will have you covered with its regional sports network (RSN) lineup. On Cox’s Preferred and Ultimate plans, you’ll have access to a number of local networks, although availability varies by location.
Major regional sports networks on Cox
- Bally Sports
- NESN
- Spectrum SportsNet
Spanish-language sports offerings on Cox
Cox’s Latino Pack is an excellent add-on if your family’s looking for Spanish-language content. In addition to Spanish-language news content, you’ll also get sports channels like TUDN, ESPN Deportes, and Fox Deportes. But as with Cox’s other channel packs, they’ll only be available for purchase if you subscribe to Contour Preferred or Ultimate.
| Add-on | Price | Channel count | Key channels | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latino Pack | $10.00/mo. | 37+ | ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, and TUDN |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Is Cox worth it for sports fans?
For sports fans, Cox’s TV plans have a few annoying misses. We wish Cox consolidated its sports add-on channels into a single pack instead of splitting them up, and most of the mid-tier sports cable channels are paywalled behind Contour Ultimate. But at the same time, Cox offers a solid selection of sports networks for its subscribers. Whether you’re looking for baseball, football, basketball, or anything else, you’ll be covered with a Cox TV plan.
Cox sports packages FAQ
What channel is Fox Sports on Cox?
Fox Sports’ exact channel number varies by region, but FS1’s channel number is generally between 70 and 80. FS2 is sometimes around 210 or 310, depending on your state.
What channel is CBS Sports Network on Cox?
CBS Sports Network’s channel number varies by state for Cox, but it’s generally either around channel number 230 or 330.
What channels are in Cox’s sports package?
Cox’s Sports & Information Pack and Sports Pack 2 feature channels like the SEC Network, Big Ten Network, NFL RedZone, and MLB Network Strike Zone. Each pack costs an additional $10 per month.
Why you should trust us
Our TV experts spent a week researching Cox’s sports packages and channels. We cross-referenced Cox’s channel lineups across more than 40 cities to confirm network availability across the U.S. compared to competing TV service providers. We also drew from our existing Cox reviews, data, and research.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
