Quick Answer: AMC is channel 254 on DIRECTV and channel 131 on DISH, in every state. On Verizon Fios it is 231, or 731 in HD. On cable the number changes from town to town, so the table below names the city beside each cable number. Streaming services have no channel numbers at all. Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV and DIRECTV carry AMC. Hulu + Live TV and Fubo do not.
Last checked: October 9, 2026. Every number comes from the provider’s own lineup sheet, and the date printed on that sheet is in the table. Prices come from each provider’s own pricing page on the same day.
What Channel Is AMC on Each Provider?
| Provider | AMC channel | Where that number applies | Lowest plan with AMC | Date on the provider’s sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | 254 | National, on satellite and over the internet | ENTERTAINMENT | July 29, 2026 |
| DISH | 131 | National | America’s Top 120. Also on the Flex Pack card. | July 2026 |
| Verizon Fios | 231 (HD 731) | Verizon’s national Fios TV guide | Not clear from the guide. Check your plan with Verizon. | January 12, 2025 |
| Cox | 48 | Tulsa, Oklahoma only | Contour Preferred | June 2026 |
| Optimum | 43 | Brooklyn, New York only | Not stated on the sheet | January 1, 2026 |
| Spectrum | Varies by market | Look in your own guide | Spectrum does not list channels until you give an address | None |
| Xfinity | Varies by market | Look in your own guide | Not confirmed | None |
| Mediacom | Varies by market | Look in your own guide | Variety TV | Our check of September 30, 2026 |
DIRECTV and DISH each use one channel map for the whole country, so 254 and 131 are right wherever you live. Cable companies number each local system on its own. That is why the Cox number above is for Tulsa and the Optimum number is for Brooklyn. If you live somewhere else, treat them as examples and not as your number.
The Mediacom row comes from our Mediacom channel lineup, where AMC sits in Variety TV and not in the smaller Local TV plan.
What Channel Is AMC on DIRECTV?
AMC is channel 254 on DIRECTV. The number is the same on a satellite dish and on DIRECTV’s internet service. DIRECTV’s lineup sheet marks AMC in all four main packages: ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER. So the cheapest of the four is enough.
Here is what that cheapest package costs on satellite once the required fee is added.
| ENTERTAINMENT on satellite | Amount |
|---|---|
| Package price | $94.99 a month for 24 months |
| TV Access Fee, required | $10 a month |
| Monthly total before taxes | $104.99 |
| Activation, charged once | $49.95 |
| Agreement | 24 months. Leaving early costs $20 for each month left. |
| Regional sports fee | None on ENTERTAINMENT. DIRECTV lists it, up to $23.99 a month, for CHOICE and above. |
Over the internet, DIRECTV’s plans page lists ENTERTAINMENT at $89.99 a month with no annual contract, and $59.99 for the first month. That page was not clear on whether taxes are included, so read the cart before you pay. Our DIRECTV channel lineup shows what else each package carries.
Worth knowing: DIRECTV also sells a smaller bundle called MyEntertainment for $42.99 a month. Its page lists the AMC+ app with ads, but it does not list the AMC channel itself. Do not buy that bundle for channel 254 without asking DIRECTV first.
What Channel Is AMC on DISH?
AMC is channel 131 on DISH. The cheapest English-language package on DISH’s packages page is America’s Top 120, and AMC is on its channel card. The same number is on the card for the Flex Pack, which is DISH’s smaller 50-channel package.
America’s Top 120 costs $94.99 a month, and DISH promises that price for two years. It covers local channels and a Hopper 3 DVR for one TV. You sign a two-year commitment, and leaving early costs $20 for each month left. After the two years, DISH says the price is currently $107.99 a month, plus equipment fees. The DISH channel lineup has the rest of the numbers.
How Do I Find AMC on Cable?
If you have Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox, Optimum or Mediacom, your own guide is the only source that is sure to be right. These steps take about a minute.
- Press Guide on your remote, then use the search and type AMC.
- If AMC shows up twice, one is standard definition and one is HD. Verizon, for example, uses 231 and 731.
- No luck with the remote? Our channel number finder looks up a channel by provider and city.
- If AMC is in the guide but will not open, your plan may not include it. On Cox’s Tulsa lineup, AMC sits under Contour Preferred and not under the cheaper Starter plan.
Note for Cox homes: Charter, the company behind Spectrum, now owns Cox. Since September 16, 2026, Charter says former Cox customers can switch to Spectrum’s TV plans and prices. Cox’s older lineup sheets are still online, and the Tulsa number above comes from one of them.
Which Streaming Services Carry AMC?
Streaming services have no channel numbers. You open the app and pick AMC from the guide. The real question is which services carry it, and what the cheapest plan costs. This table runs from the lowest price to the highest.
| Service | Live AMC channel? | Cheapest plan with AMC | Standard monthly price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philo | Yes | Essential | $25 |
| Sling TV | Yes | Orange or Blue | $45.99. Sling lists Blue as “starting at” that price. |
| YouTube TV | Yes | Entertainment plan | $54.99. The main plan is $82.99. |
| DIRECTV over the internet | Yes, channel 254 | ENTERTAINMENT | $89.99 |
| Hulu + Live TV | No | None | $99.99, without AMC |
| Fubo | No | None | Not checked, since AMC is not carried |
| Frndly TV | No | None | From $8.99, without AMC |
Philo is the cheapest way to watch the live AMC channel. Its $25 Essential plan lists AMC, and the $33 Bundle+ plan adds the AMC+ app. Philo leaves out some big things, though, and our Philo channel lineup spells them out.
Sling carries AMC in both of its main plans, so AMC will not decide which colour you pick. The other channels will, and our Sling Orange vs Blue comparison covers that choice.
Two services catch people out. Hulu’s live channel list has no AMC, IFC or BBC America. Fubo’s own channel list, dated October 8, 2026, has no AMC either. If you already pay for one of them, you will need a second service to get AMC.
Is AMC+ the Same as the AMC Channel?
No. AMC+ is an app with AMC’s shows on demand. It is not channel 254 or 131. AMC+ advertises some live channels, but its sign-up page did not name them when we checked. So do not count on it for the live AMC channel.
| AMC+ plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Monthly with Ads | $7.99 a month |
| Monthly Premium, no ads | $10.99 a month |
| Annual Premium | $109.99 a year |
You may already have AMC+ with ads at no extra cost. Spectrum includes it with Stream TV Signature, Stream TV Pro and Stream TV VIP. Philo includes it in Bundle+. DIRECTV includes it in MyEntertainment. Check your plan before you pay for the app twice.
What Is on AMC in October 2026?
October is FearFest month. AMC’s yearly run of scary movies is in its 30th year, and this one began on October 1. AMC’s schedule runs through Sunday, November 1, with the Crypt Keeper as host. These are some of the named movie blocks still to come.
| Date | FearFest block on AMC |
|---|---|
| Sunday, October 25 | Halloween Marathon |
| Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 | Halloween on Halloween Marathon |
| Sunday, November 1 | Halloween Hangover |
The dates come from the schedule AMC posted on September 21, 2026. AMC’s release from the same day also puts the drama The Terror: Devil in Silver on Sundays at 9 p.m. Eastern, with the season finale on October 25. Schedules move, so check your guide on the day.
One name change to know about. AMC Networks, the company that owns the channel, announced in April 2026 that it is now called AMC Global Media. The channel on your TV is still AMC.
Why Can’t I Find AMC?
| Problem | Likely fix |
|---|---|
| The number in this guide does not match my TV | You are on cable, where numbers change by market. Search your guide by name. |
| AMC is in the guide but will not open | Your plan may not include it. Mediacom needs Variety TV. Cox’s Tulsa lineup needs Contour Preferred. |
| I have Hulu + Live TV or Fubo and AMC is not there | Neither one carries AMC. Philo at $25 a month is the cheapest add for the live channel. |
| I pay for AMC+ but cannot find the live channel | AMC+ is a separate app. It is not the same as the AMC channel. |
| I have DIRECTV’s MyEntertainment bundle | Its page lists AMC+ and not AMC. Ask DIRECTV before you count on channel 254. |
If AMC is the one channel keeping you on a big TV package, do the math before the next bill. Philo’s $25 plan carries the live channel. DIRECTV’s cheapest satellite package comes to $104.99 a month with its required fee, which is about $80 more. DISH’s America’s Top 120 is $94.99, which is about $70 more. The big packages give you far more channels, but only you can say if you watch them.
The author specializes in U.S. cable, satellite, and streaming TV services, with hands-on experience analyzing channel lineups, regional restrictions, equipment requirements, and contract terms. All the content is written with clear, easy-to-understand explanations to help readers compare services accurately and make informed decisions.
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