Fox Is Buying Roku: What Changes for Roku Users
Quick answer (as of October 8, 2026): Nothing changes for Roku users yet. Fox agreed on June 15, 2026 to buy Roku for $160 per share (about $22 billion). FOX and Roku shareholders vote on October 14, 2026, and the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027 after regulatory approval. Your Roku device, account and apps work as usual. The companies say Roku will remain an open platform. Tubi and The Roku Channel are separate services today.
From the June 15, 2026 FOX and Roku joint announcement and both companies' shareholder meeting notices, reviewed October 8, 2026.
Fox Corporation agreed in June to buy Roku, the company behind Roku streaming sticks, Roku TVs and The Roku Channel. Shareholders of both companies vote on the deal on October 14, 2026. If you watch TV on a Roku, here's what changes, what doesn't, and the dates to watch.
The deal at a glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Announced | June 15, 2026 |
| Price | $160 per Roku share: $96 in cash plus 0.9693 shares of FOX Class A stock. That values Roku at about $22 billion. |
| What Fox gets | Roku's streaming platform and home screen, Roku devices and Roku TV licensing, The Roku Channel, the Howdy subscription service and the Frndly TV live TV service |
| Shareholder votes | October 14, 2026. FOX's special meeting is at 3:00 p.m. ET and Roku's is at 12:30 p.m. PT (3:30 p.m. ET). Both are virtual. |
| Still needed | U.S. and some non-U.S. regulatory approvals, plus other customary conditions |
| Expected close | First half of 2027 |
| Ownership after closing | About 73% current FOX shareholders and 27% Roku shareholders. Roku founder Anthony Wood would join the FOX board. |
From the companies' June 15, 2026 joint announcement and their shareholder meeting notices, reviewed October 8, 2026.
The shareholder vote is still a required closing condition. Under a voting agreement signed with the deal, Anthony Wood and related trusts, who together hold a majority of Roku's voting power, agreed to vote yes. The bigger open question is regulatory review, which is why the companies are targeting 2027.
What changes for Roku users right now?
Nothing. Until the deal closes, Roku stays an independent company. Your Roku device, your Roku account, subscriptions you pay for through Roku, and the apps on your home screen all work the same way they did before the announcement.
Even after closing, the companies have promised to keep Roku "an open, partner-friendly platform" and to keep distributing FOX content widely. That matters because Roku carries apps from Fox's competitors, including Netflix, YouTube TV, Disney+ and others. Nothing announced so far removes any app from Roku.
What could change after the deal closes
- Tubi and The Roku Channel are separate apps today. Check future company announcements for any service changes. Most viewing on The Roku Channel is live channels, while Tubi is mostly on-demand movies and shows. Advertising arrangements after closing may change; no action is required from viewers.
- More FOX content on the home screen. The companies say the deal will "enhance content discovery." One possible result is greater visibility for FOX sports, news and Tubi on Roku's home screen and in The Roku Channel. FOX One is already available inside The Roku Channel (see our coverage of that launch).
- Frndly TV and Howdy move to Fox. Roku owns both today. No changes to their plans or prices have been announced.
- Your device keeps working. No device changes or account migrations have been announced. If that changes, Roku would have to notify customers.
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Tubi vs The Roku Channel: who owns what today
| The Roku Channel | Tubi | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner today | Roku | Fox (since 2020) |
| Owner after closing | Fox | Fox |
| Cost | Free with ads. Premium Subscriptions are available for a fee. | Free with ads |
| Strength | Live TV: The Roku Channel advertises 500+ live TV channels | On-demand movies and series, plus a live channel section |
| Where you can watch | Roku devices, plus Amazon Fire TV, Google TV and Samsung TVs (Premium Subscriptions aren't sold on Samsung TVs) | Most streaming devices, smart TVs, phones and the web |
| Plan after the deal | Separate today; check future announcements | Check future company announcements; no app merger has been announced in the reviewed joint announcement. |
Our comparison, based on therokuchannel.roku.com and tubitv.com (checked October 8, 2026), the June 15 deal announcement, and Fox's stated plans for the two services as reported in early October 2026.
For a closer look at free streaming, read Is Tubi really free?, our hands-on with Roku's free live TV channels, and how Tubi, Pluto TV and The Roku Channel grew.
Key dates to watch
- October 14, 2026: FOX and Roku shareholder votes. FOX is at 3:00 p.m. ET and Roku at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- Late 2026 into 2027: U.S. and international regulatory review.
- First half of 2027: target closing date. Watch for any announced changes to The Roku Channel, Tubi, Frndly TV or the Roku home screen after that.
Should Roku owners do anything?
No action is needed. A few practical tips:
- Keep your Roku software updated and keep using your existing subscriptions as usual.
- If you mainly use your Roku for local channels, compare an antenna with the Roku options. See how to get local channels on Roku.
- If you're shopping for live sports and news, compare bundles such as the ESPN and FOX One bundle before you sign up.
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Background: read our original report on Fox's plan to buy Roku.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fox buying Roku?
Yes. Fox agreed on June 15, 2026 to buy Roku for $160 per share in cash and stock, about $22 billion. The deal still needs shareholder and regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
When is the Fox Roku shareholder vote?
October 14, 2026. FOX's special meeting is at 3:00 p.m. ET and Roku's is at 12:30 p.m. PT.
Will my Roku stop working or change?
No. Nothing changes before closing, and no device or account changes have been announced for after closing. The companies say Roku will stay an open platform.
Will Tubi and The Roku Channel merge?
Tubi and The Roku Channel are separate today. The reviewed joint announcement does not announce an app merger; check later company announcements.
Will Netflix or YouTube TV leave Roku?
Nothing announced suggests that. The companies have committed to keeping Roku open to partners.
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Details reviewed October 8, 2026. Deal terms and timing can change. Roku, The Roku Channel, FOX, Tubi and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent resource site and is not affiliated with Fox or Roku.