FuboTV is entering the sports streaming market with a dedicated package called Fubo Sports. Priced at $56 per month, the service offers a compelling lineup of channels including ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, ESPN U, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, SEC Network, Tennis Channel, and the Fubo Sports Network.
The package also includes ABC, CBS, and Fox-owned stations where available. A notable exclusion is NBC-owned stations, which will regain NBA broadcasting rights in October 2025. Warner Bros. Discovery networks like TNT, TBS, and TruTV, often considered quasi-sports channels, are also absent from this offering, mirroring their omission from Fubo's general interest packages.
Fubo Sports' launch bears resemblance to the canceled Venu Sports venture, a collaboration between Fox, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Fubo's antitrust lawsuit played a significant role in Venu's demise. This new offering marks a return to Fubo's roots, as the company initially focused on sports programming. It also aligns with the industry-wide push for affordable, streamlined sports pay TV packages, a strategy many legacy providers are adopting to combat cord-cutting.
Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (vMVPDs) like Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV are increasingly popular alternatives to traditional pay TV. Their lower price points, partly due to internet delivery and reduced infrastructure needs, are attractive to consumers. These providers leverage existing network infrastructure, offering a cost-effective approach to content distribution.