Fubo is launching Fubo Sports, a cheaper, sports-focused streaming plan that marks a strategic pivot after its tumultuous legal battle with media giants. The new service, launching September 2, is designed to offer a streamlined alternative in the chaotic streaming market.
- The $56 question: The new bundle will cost $56 per month ($46 for the first month) and includes over 20 channels. The plan mixes major sports networks like ESPN, FS1, and NFL Network with local ABC, CBS, and Fox stations, and also bundles in access to ESPN's new "Unlimited" standalone service.
- Mind the gap: But the bundle is far from a complete solution for sports fans. The absence of all channels from NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery leaves a major gap, meaning subscribers will miss out on the English Premier League and games from the NFL, NBA, and NHL that air on networks like USA and TNT.
- From lawsuit to launch: The strategic pivot comes after Fubo successfully sued to block Venu, the planned joint venture from Disney, Fox, and WBD. The Venu project was scrapped after the lawsuit was settled with a deal that will see Fubo merge with Hulu + Live TV under Disney’s majority ownership.
Fubo is betting that a more focused and affordable tier can win back fans fatigued by expensive, bloated packages. As CEO David Gandler said in a statement, the goal is to "super-serving passionate sports fans" by adding another content option to its portfolio.
- Also on our radar: The launch of a cheaper bundle comes as Fubo navigates a declining subscriber base, which fell 6.5% in the second quarter of 2025. The "Fubo Sports" brand also already exists as a free, ad-supported channel, which could create some initial confusion for consumers.
