The Roku Channel
The Roku Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming service operated by electronics maker Roku. The app is available on all modern Roku devices, as well as on Amazon’s line of Fire TV streaming gadgets. The app is available in the United States and Mexico.
Parks Associates: Fox-Roku deal highlights value of TV operating systems
Roku is one of the most-used streaming platforms in America — and that prominence has invited some scrutiny over Fox's proposal to acquire the company for $22 billion.
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Filing: Justice Department seeks information about Fox-Roku deal
Antitrust concerns are focused in part on whether Fox could favor Tubi or other Fox services within Roku’s streaming platform and advertising ecosystem.
Roku, Paris Hilton developing documentary on 2000s tabloid culture
The documentary, “The It Girls: Inside the 2000s,” is in pre-production and will stream exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2027.
Roku expands NWSL streaming deal with Sunday Night match package
The Roku Sports Channel will carry eight exclusive Sunday Night matches during the remainder of the 2026 season.
Antenna: Specialty subscription streaming services outpacing premium apps
Specialty services represented 13 percent of combined SVOD subscriptions, up from 12 percent two years ago.
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Senators express concerns over Fox Corporation’s bid for Roku
In a letter, the lawmakers argue the deal could reduce competition in free, ad-supported streaming and give Fox the ability to steer Roku users toward its own programming.
Roku expands Roku City with new films, interactive platform campaign
Roku users can also access a Home Screen takeover, an interactive map and a clickable Roku City tour bus.
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At opening day of StreamTV Show, Fox-Roku deal gets pulled apart
The blockbuster $22 billion deal was on the top of everyone's mind during the first full day of the 2026 StreamTV Show in Denver.
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Parks: Fox tie-up with Roku boosts streaming media reach of both companies
Roku’s strategic value lies in controlling content discovery and advertising opportunities within the connected TV ecosystem, extending beyond hardware.
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Will The Roku Channel and Tubi merge into one app? Not yet, says Murdoch
Less clear is how Fox will continue to nurture two standalone apps over the long term, or how licensing and distribution agreements will be negotiated moving forward.
Roku adds Fox One to subscription platform ahead of FIFA World Cup tournament
Roku has added Fox One to its premium subscription marketplace available through The Roku Channel app; the service costs $20 per month.
Roku leans into creator trend with new “Creators” hub
Roku has launched a new "Creators" hub on its smart TV and streaming devices that is intended to shine a bigger spotlight on shows and movies produced by independent content developers.