Fox Sports International
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports broadcasting |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Defunct | 15 February 2024 |
| Fate | Phased out and channels sold off after acquisition by The Walt Disney Company |
| Successor | ESPN International (channels rebranded or replaced) |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Sports television channels |
| Owner | News Corporation (original), 21st Century Fox, then The Walt Disney Company (after 2019) |
| Parent | Fox Networks Group |
Fox Sports International (FSI) served as the global sports broadcasting and production arm of Fox Networks Group from its inception in 1995 until 15 February 2024. Initially under the ownership of News Corporation and subsequently 21st Century Fox, FSI managed a network of sports television channels worldwide.
After The Walt Disney Company completed its acquisition of 21st Century Fox on 20 March 2019, FSI started to phase out and sell off several channels, largely due to Disney's existing control over ESPN International.
Africa
- Fox Sports Africa began operations in August 2014, catering to audiences throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.
Asia
- Fox Sports Asia comprised a collection of sports channels across East and Southeast Asia, previously known as ESPN Star Sports.
- Fox Sports (formerly ESPN)
- Fox Sports 2 (previously Star Sports)
- Fox Sports 3 (formerly ESPN HD and Fox Sports Plus HD)
Argentina
- Fox Sports Argentina is a subscription-based television network broadcasting within Argentina.
- Fox Sports: originally Prime Deportiva and Fox Sports Américas
- Fox Sports 2: formerly Fox Sports+
- Fox Sports 3: introduced in 2012 as Speed Channel, specializing in automotive content
- Fox Sports Premium: launched in 2017 focusing on Argentine First Football Division games; rebranded as ESPN Premium on May 1, 2022
Brazil
- Fox Sports Brazil operated two channels dedicated to round-the-clock sports programming.
- Fox Sports: nationally available since February 5, 2012; rebranded to ESPN 4 on January 17, 2022
- Fox Sports 2: debuted on January 24, 2014; renamed ESPN 5 on February 15, 2024
Canada
- Fox Sports World Canada, a specialty channel emphasizing soccer and international sporting events, was active from 2001 until its closure in 2012.
Latin America
- Fox Sports Latin America encompassed several channels across Central and South America.
- Fox Sports: previously Prime Deportiva and Fox Sports Américas; transitioned to ESPN 4 on December 1, 2021
- Fox Sports 1 (Chile): formerly Fox Sports Premium; renamed ESPN Premium on February 15, 2024
- Fox Sports 2: previously Fox Sports+; changed to ESPN 7 on February 15, 2024
- Fox Sports 3: launched as Speed Channel in 2012; rebranded as ESPN 6 on February 15, 2024
Middle East
The Middle East and North Africa's Fox Sports channel was introduced in 1997 under the name ESPN STAR Sports Arabia, rebranded to Fox Sports on January 16, 1998, and later renamed Fox Sports Middle East on April 1, 1999. It was included in the STAR Select package managed by Fox Networks Group Middle East with headquarters located in London. The channel discontinued broadcasts on May 1, 2015, being supplanted by beIN Sports.
Mexico
- Fox Sports Mexico operates as a pay television network in Mexico offering multiple channels:
- Fox Sports: formerly Prime Deportiva and Fox Sports Américas
- Fox Sports 2: previously known as Fox Sports+
- Fox Sports 3: launched in 2012 as Speed Channel with an automotive programming focus
Netherlands
- Fox Sports Netherlands consisted of a collection of sports channels under the ownership of Eredivisie Media & Marketing, with Fox Networks Group Benelux holding a 51% stake. In 2020, these channels were rebranded as ESPN.
- Fox Sports Eredivisie provided three premium channels that held exclusive live broadcasting rights for the Eredivisie, the premier football league in the Netherlands.
- Fox Sports International (Netherlands) featured three premium channels showcasing various European football competitions.
Israel
- Fox Sports Israel commenced operations in 2001 through the satellite provider yes and introduced a high-definition feed starting in 2010.
Italy
- Fox Sports Italy launched in 2013, offering Fox Sports Plus and Fox Sports 2 channels that covered soccer, MLB, NFL, NCAA athletics, the Volleyball Champions League, and Euroleague Basketball.
Turkey
- Fox Sports Turkey was available via the Turkish distributor Digiturk.
South Korea
- JTBC3 Fox Sports represented a collaboration between Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific and JTBC.
Japan
- Fox Sports & Entertainment began delivering sports content in 2013, broadcasting across several Fox network channels.