In this list of the best Amazon Fire TV Stick channels, we break down each channel by category — Entertainment, Sports, Third-Party, News, and Kids. And we give you an overview of each app, so you can figure out what’s best for your Firestick.
You might ask, with all the available Firestick channels and Firestick apps, is it possible to narrow the field down to the best-of-the-best? We think so! Below is a solid list you can come back to anytime if you’re unsure what to download or watch.
To top things off, we’ll also explain—with screenshots—three methods you can use to download and install official Firestick channels from the Amazon App store, as well as third-party apps for jailbroken Firestick.
Now, before downloading these third-party paid and free Firestick channels, make sure that you’re done jailbreaking your Firestick first. If you haven’t yet, follow our Complete Guide to Jailbreaking Your Amazon Firestick to do it hassle-free with a few simple clicks of your Firestick remote.
Cinema HD APK is one of the most reliable and popular third-party streaming channels available. The app keeps getting better with every update, and it always has the latest movies and TV shows available.
To install this third-party Amazon Firestick free channel, check out our tutorial here: How To Install Cinema HD APK On Your Amazon Firestick.
The application pairs with Trakt and Real Debrid, so you can download and track what you watch. Plus, it continually has some of the best high-quality links available. This is easily one of the top Firestick channels on the market.
Titanium TV is another streaming channel for on-demand content that’s nearly as popular as Cinema HD. The app features a lot of the latest and greatest content and thousands of hours of free content.
There’s rarely an issue with the channel, and it doesn’t lag or buffer hardly at all. It always has solid, high-quality links. Plus, the app also supports Real Debrid and can link with a Trakt account.
BeeTV is another free third-party Firestick channel that opens you up to tons of free movies and TV shows. The beauty of BeeTV is that it features many of the newest releases available—sometimes before many other channels.
The app integrates well on Firestick and rarely has any problems with loading. A big positive with BeeTV is its interface that’s very user-friendly. This is another channel that can combine with Trakt and Real Debrid, so it can be a go-to for anyone into third-party Firestick channels.
Sapphire Secure is one of the best IPTV services available right now. To be clear, it’s free to download and install Sapphire Secure, but the service itself is $5 per month. However, at that price, you’ll get access to thousands of live TV channels from all over the world. And you can stream many of them in Full HD.
The navigation between the Firestick channels is quick and smooth. And the channel also features a program guide to help you schedule your viewing. It even has a multi-screen feature so that you can stream multiple Firestick channels at the same time and on the same screen.
Cyberflix is another dependable third-party Firestick channel that has a wide selection of movies and TV shows. The app rarely has any issues with buffering and offers most of the shows in HD or better.
The interface for Cyberflix is very easy to navigate and may remind you of some of the other channels on this list. Each movie also has a link to a trailer and to the IMDB page, so you can really see if you want to watch the whole thing.
Overall, it has high-quality links and a great selection of the newest movies and TV shows out there.
If you’re a movie buff and would like access to more free movies, check our extensive list of Free Movie Streaming Sites.
When HBO Max launched, it wasn’t available on Firestick, but now it’s one of the hottest Fire TV Stick channels out there. Known for its famous slogan, It’s not TV, it’s HBO, the network is full of original entertainment, movies, and popular TV shows. It’s the only place you can legally stream Friends.
The platform regularly runs for $9.99/month with ads or $14.99/month without, and they also have yearly plans. It’s not the cheapest channel out there, but you get a lot of bang for your buck with thousands of titles in HD and even some that stream in 4k.
We’ve written a guide on how to install this app on your Firestick in just a few easy steps: How to Get HBO Max on Firestick
AMC is one of the most popular channels on American TV. It features shows like The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, and Hell on Wheels.
You can watch the full range of AMC original TV shows and movie offerings via the AMC app on Firestick. To access the channel, you’ll need login credentials from your cable or satellite subscription.
AMC offers an upgrade to AMC+ at $4.99/month, which takes away the ads. However, you still need your satellite or cable credentials on Firestick, even if you pay for the service.
Owned by Disney, ABC is one of the most popular networks in the US. The channel features hit TV shows and award-winning news programming.
ABC is relatively easy to access via Firestick. But without a TV or satellite subscription, the choice of shows is limited to programs that aired recently on the network. There’s also the possibility of watching live TV through the app as long as you’re in a participating market.
CBS is the most popular network TV channel in America. It features hit shows like the CSI franchise and Neighbors along with popular news programming daytime and late-night talk shows.
You don’t need a TV subscription to watch the CBS channel. But it opens up a lot more viewing options on the application. There used to be a CBS All-Access option to view everything with a paid subscription, but this is now done through the Paramount+ app.
Netflix changed the game for entertainment all over the world. It would be hard to find someone who isn’t aware of this popular streaming service. Through Netflix, you have access to many TV shows, movies, documentaries, and original programming.
The service offers paid subscriptions on various tiers with options to view programming in up to 4k and on multiple devices. It’s easily one of the most popular go-to Firestick channels.
Like Netflix, Hulu also almost needs no introduction. This channel grants you access to thousands of hours of TV shows and movies. Plus, you can see a lot of popular original programmings like The Handmaid’s Tale and Only Murders in the Building.
Hulu offers both ad and ad-free subscription plans for monthly or annual renewals. But one of the best deals out there is the bundle Disney offers with Hulu—with ads, Disney+, and ESPN+ at $13.99 per month.
If you haven’t yet, we strongly encourage you to install Hulu on Firestick today!
The Pluto TV app offers movies, on-demand shows, and live TV channels through its ad-based platform. For a free channel, it offers a lot of quality content. We even ranked it as one of our top free movie streaming sites, and you can access all those movies through your Firestick.
Is the content new? No. Most of the programming is a little dated. But nearly everything streams in HD, and it has an impressive collection of James Bond films available.
Tubi TV is an ad-supported free channel from Fox. It’s not a Fox branded network per se—you’ll need to download FOX NOW for recent stuff. Instead, this is a free channel owned by Fox that offers a massive amount of streaming content.
You’ll find notable movies and tons of live TV options here, and you’ll never pay a cent. Nothing plays higher than 720p on the platform, but you can register for an account to put movies and shows in an easy-to-access playlist.
Viacom integrated CBS All Access, along with popular programming from MTV, BET, Comedy Central and the Paramount movie studio, into Paramount+. The platform is a one-stop shop for thousands of hours of outstanding content.
Overall, this is one of the best bangs for your buck channels. It runs for only $4.99/month with ads—that includes NFL games on CBS and Champions League soccer. Or you can go to premium at $9.99/month with no ads. This tier also gives you the ability to download content and get your local CBS station live.
The Starz channel on Firestick gives you access to many movies along with original programming. The channel features newer hit movies and popular series like Heels and American Gods.
If you pay for the channel through your TV provider, it’s easy to download the app and log in for access. But the channel also offers a monthly subscription at $8.99 per month with a one-week free trial. They also run specials from time to time, so do your research first before signing up.
Peacock is the streaming platform from NBCUniversal that gives you access to tens of thousands of hours of movies and TV shows. Most of the content comes from NBC or Universal Studios, but they also have deals with the WWE. As long as you’re willing to watch some ads, you can access most of the content—no live TV—in 1080p and for free.
But if you’re willing to pay a little, you’ll gain access to live TV events and a wider range of shows. It’s $4.99 per month for Premium with ads or $9.99 per month for Premium Plus with no ads.
If you are just about to install this app, we’ve written a complete guide on how to create an account, set up, stream, and update Peacock TV on Firestick.
Apple TV is a subscription-only channel available on Firestick that features popular shows like Ted Lasso and The Morning Show. The network features only original content—movies and documentaries too—so be sure you like what you see before signing up. But it’s always putting out new stuff.
This channel costs $4.99 per month, but Apple offers a 7-day trial as well. It’s also bundled as a perk when you purchase a lot of Apple products. You may already have paid for a subscription if you recently purchased something from Apple.
Disney+ is the crème de la crème of Firestick channels and ranks up with channels like HBO Max and Netflix. Disney has exclusive ownership of all Disney content plus Star Wars, Marvel, National Geographic, and Pixar. You can also watch all episodes of The Simpsons on the channel.
The channel is a great deal at $7.99 per month, but you can also bundle it with Hulu and ESPN+ for $13.99 per month.
Xumo TV gives you over 200 ad-based live TV channels along with a wide variety of on-demand programming. Even with 200 channels, you don’t really get premium content, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to offer.
The best part of the service is how well everything works—even with all the ads. And most of the programming is in HD. You may have a little difficulty finding things with the interface, but this is definitely one of the best Firestick channels (and it’s free!).
FOX NOW gives you access to loads of on-demand and live content. You can stream hit TV shows like The Masked Singer, Hell’s Kitchen, and Family Guy and watch live sports and local news.
It’s possible to watch some content for free with the app. But to open everything the channel offers, you need to link with your TV provider.
You can stream and watch live sports on Firestick with CBS Sports. Ultimately, this application doesn’t require a TV subscription or any purchases to access tons of content. You can view highlights and quick-takes from all the major sports leagues like NCAA, NFL, MLB, NHL, PGA, and more. You also get key analyses from experts in every sport.
With CBS Sports, you also have the option to connect the channel with your TV subscription or a Paramount+ subscription. Once connected, you’ll have access to a lot more content and live sports events.
Fubo TV advertises itself as a live sports channel without cable. This channel gives you access to hundreds of other sports channels – premier sports on Firestick included – so you can stream everything in one place. With a subscription, you can access sports from many of the channels listed here, like CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Fox Sports, and the NFL.
The channel also comes with options to stream some non-sports Firestick channels and some on-demand programming.
If you love sports, then Fox Sports is a necessity for your Firestick. The channel is one of the best in the world of sports coverage. It gives you access to videos and footage you won’t find anywhere else. No matter the league—NFL, NHL, MLB—or the sport, Fox Sports on Firestick has it.
There is some free footage on the channel, but you need to sign in through your TV provider to access the bulk of the programming.
Like the other network sports providers, NBC is one of the best options on Firestick. They cover tons of sports from the NFL to the PGA. And they also have exclusive rights to cover the Olympics—Summer and Winter—through 2032.
It’s free to watch highlights and some coverage without a TV provider. But to open up everything on the channel, you’ll need to login first. Or you can also purchase an NBC Sports Gold subscription for $9.99 per month.
The NFL channel is the premier spot to see everything you want to see in the National Football League. The channel features the latest news going on in the league, along with tons of highlights. It’s truly the go-to app for any football lover.
Every Sunday, you can keep track of all the scores, and you’ll never miss a big play. You can download the app for free, but you’ll have to pay for some of the content in the app.
You can’t talk about sports without bringing up ESPN. The channel is famous for its live sports content, and a host of sports talk shows like Get Up and its flagship show, Sportscenter.
The ESPN Firestick channel is a one-stop to access all ESPN networks—including ESPN+—and tons of original programming. However, to access most of the content, you’ll need to either sign up for an ESPN+ subscription or have a subscription with a TV provider.
If you’re a fan of MMA, then the UFC channel is perfect for your lineup of Firestick channels.
At $9.99 per month, you can get access to the UFC Fight Pass. This will open your channel up to the entire UFC Fight Library along with preliminary fights on fight nights. You’ll also be able to see original content, highlights, and news from the world of UFC.
Just know you won’t be able to see the main events of UFC cards with a Fight Pass. Those are only available via Pay-Per-View.
For some of the best combat sports in the world—including boxing, MMA, and professional wrestling—Fite TV is a great channel. It offers an even mix of free, subscription, and pay-per-view programming, so you can watch stuff for free or pay for what you want.
The subscription is only $4.99 per month, and that gives you access to pay-per-views of hundreds of fighting organizations. Plus, you’ll get $2 per month towards any PPV content.
Bleacher Report has been around since 2005, but they launched their live sports channel in 2018 with a lot of positive reviews. With this channel, you can access content from All Elite Wrestling, ONE Championship fighting, the National Lacrosse League, and many more.
They included most of the content in the $9.99 per month fee. However, NBA fans can pay $28.99 per month to access the NBA League Pass. There are also a lot of pay-per-view options as well.
The MLB channel is the top source for everything professional baseball in America, and it’s the official app of the league. With this channel, you can access free highlights, scores, and news from around the league, along with one MLB game every day.
But if you want more, you can also pay $24.99 per month during the season to access MLB TV. That has coverage for hundreds of games in multiple markets.
This is the official channel for the NBA on Firestick. With the app, you’re able to watch highlights and see scores from all of your favorite teams.
If you purchase an NBA League Pass, you’ll get access to hundreds of games from all around the league. And if you have NBA TV through your TV provider, you can also log in and see games here.
Hockey lovers won’t need to look any further than the NHL channel on Firestick. The channel has tons of free highlights, scores, and recaps from around the league. And the developers grouped everything on the channel by team, so it’s easy to find what you’re looking for within the app.
If you’re based in Canada, you can use your NHL Live subscription within the app to watch live games. However, American users will need to use ESPN+ to watch games live.
FloSports is signing a lot of contracts around the US for sports coverage of NCAA sports. That easily makes it a great option for Firestick users. But it also has a lot of coverage of lesser followed sports in the US like rugby, cycling, and wrestling.
The channel advertises a lot of individual sports at $12.50 per month, but you can opt for the PRO option at $30 a month to access everything.
Based in Irvine, California, the Direct Sports Network has connections with many of the top teams in the NFL, NHL, and MLS, along with NASCAR. With this channel, you can set your favorite team and watch loads of highlights and behind-the-scenes coverage. You won’t miss out on a single press conference or interview with DSN.
The UEFA.tv channel is the official channel for all things European soccer. From here, you can access scores and highlights of everything that’s going on in the league. With free registration, you’ll also get free live coverage of UEFA youth, women, and futsal games.
The CBS News Firestick channel offers live coverage of national news and news from around the world. It has 24/7 live news streaming along with access to CBSN daily shows like Red & Blue and CBSN AM.
You’ll always be in the know with their real-time reporting and breaking news stories. Plus, the channel has some original documentary features as well.
Another of the big four networks in America, ABC News, streams coverage of the top news stories going on during the day. With this channel, you’ll be able to see many of their popular programs like Good Morning America, The View, and World News Tonight.
The channel also features crime news specials from the show 20/20 along with around-the-clock election coverage.
The NBC News channel on Firestick allows you to access tons of free news programming from one of the best news networks on TV. You get access to free live 24/7 news coverage from this channel through NBC News NOW and the TODAY show.
The channel also has tons of highlights and coverage from events going on all over the world. The app also provides tons of video content from special stories covered by many of the NBC News shows on the network.
With the CNNgo channel, you’ll stay informed about everything going on in the world from one of the top news organizations. They broke the free coverage on the channel into short, easily digestible clips. And you can access everything by category.
Paid TV users can also access the live TV section of the channel and watch CNN, CNN International, and HLN.
Sky News is one of the UK’s top news organizations. With the Sky News Firestick channel, you get access to 24/7 live news coverage along with tons of other streaming coverage. They broke everything up into categories on the channel, so any topic—news, politics, science & tech, world, etc.—is easy to find.
The News by Fire TV channel acts as a routing channel to give you access to your favorite news organizations. The channel includes live coverage stories from top news organizations like Reuters, the Huffington Post, USA Today, and more.
It’s easy to set everything up in the app to get your favorite Firestick channels for the best news coverage. Think of this channel as an accessory to access many of the top news channels and watch them in one place. Plus, it’s all free!
CNBC is NBC News’ business arm that brings you all the top financial news from around the world.
With a TV subscription login, you’ll get access to important business news from the day in real-time. Plus, you get access to tons of other NBC shows oriented towards finance and business.
If you don’t have a TV subscription, you can still access live business news and plenty of video clips.
MSNBC is NBC News’ 24 hour news coverage station like CNN or Fox News. With this channel, you’ll be able to explore all of MSNBC’s content as long as you have a TV subscription. It’ll let you watch for 10 minutes if you’re not subscribed.
The channel has tons of popular shows like The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, and The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, and many more.
The NPR One Firestick channel is a great way to listen to the top news stories from your favorite NPR channels. The channel offers stories covering the latest headlines, and then you can scroll for other new and original news coverage.
If you’re a fan of NPR radio, then this channel is a no-brainer to catch all of your favorite shows and podcasts.
Al Jazeera English covers stories from all over the world. The channel itself has a lot of great content that includes live TV, talk shows, and documentaries on things going on in the world. Even better, the channel has an Editor’s Pick category that will give you a closer look at things the network is covering.
Plus, the channel doesn’t require a TV subscription to login and view content. Just download and start streaming.
The PBS Kids channel gives you and your little ones access to the top TV shows featured on PBS Kids. The channel itself has hundreds of videos from many favorites like Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, Arthur, and The Magic School Bus.
To access the content, you’ll need to sign in using a PBS Kids account. It’s easy to create one at PBSKids.org. From there, you’ll get an access code that opens the channel and ties it to your local PBS station.
Are your kids fans of Pokemon? Then the Pokemon TV Firestick channel is the perfect way to give them everything they want to see. The channel doesn’t give you the entire library of Pokemon. However, it features specific seasons from the anime series and some movies.
The channel is completely free, so you won’t have to worry about the kids downloading paid content.
Easily some of the most in-demand educational programming in the US, GoNoodle offers interesting content for kids and families.
This is a completely free channel for the family that features interesting videos to help your kids learn about mindfulness, card tricks, and even how to make slime. There’s also lots of music videos to keep them entertained and learning at the same time.
Nick Jr. is Nickelodeon’s network for small children and features many of the favorites that small kids love. Watch shows like Blue’s Clues, Peppa Pig, and PAW Patrol here along with many more favorites.
The channel will let you watch many full-length episodes for free without a TV subscription. However, to open the full range of content on the channel, you’ll need to sign in through a TV provider.
Noggin is Nick Jr.’s paid subscription channel that gives you and your kids access to over a thousand episodes of their favorite shows—ad-free. Noggin is always adding new content and has many shows that feature topics like science, literacy, and math. And it’s all made to help kids learn!
The monthly subscription starts at $7.99 per month, but you also get access to other content on devices outside of your Firestick.
The Boomerang channel is full of family-friendly content. At $4.99 per month—with a 7-day free trial—you get access to over 5,000 cartoons and movies. The channel features many kids’ favorites, like Scooby Doo, Tom and Jerry, The Looney Toons, and many more.
If you were ever a fan of Hanna-Barbera cartoons as a kid, this is the channel you want to introduce to your little ones.
Ameba is a kids Firestick channel that features tons of high-quality children’s programming. The channel has thousands of free videos available and is always offering new content. The free stuff comes with some ads, so prepare to enjoy some commercials.
If you want access to the full range of content and without ads, subscriptions start at $3.99 per month.
Popcornflix is an ad-based free channel we spoke about on previous lists. But the network also has another channel on Firestick with content only for families and kids.
Popcornflix Kids has ad-based free movies, shows, and cartoons that are a little older. But these shows inspire and make you laugh and cry together as a family. Plus, it’s all completely and totally free!
If you and your kids are fans of the LEGO movies, games, and TV shows, then LEGO TV is the perfect channel. It features free LEGO videos from some of the top LEGO shows, like LEGO City Police or LEGO Friends.
The interface for this channel is easy for children to browse. Plus, everything is free, so you don’t have to worry about them accidentally making a purchase.
HappyKids is another kids channel on Firestick that offers tons of free, ad-based programming. The content has an excellent interface that’s very easy for kids to use. And the content is all divided into very specific age groupings, so you can choose the right content for your kids.
There are also some special interest-based sections for LEGO and Minecraft and even Spanish videos. There’s no registration or subscription, so just download, install and start streaming.
You can download and install Firestick channels from the Amazon store using one of three ways.
Newer Firestick models come equipped with an Alexa Voice Remote. With the voice functionality, you can easily search for things—like channels. To do this, use the following steps:
With this list of the best Amazon Firestick channels, you now have a better idea of what to download. Some options on this list are free channels on Firestick and others are paid, but they’re all solid options for quality programming. If you have any issues installing any of the Firestick channels, refer to our step-by-step guide above.
