What a time to be alive if you’re a sports fan, with wall-to-wall games and action available to watch live from numerous competitions and countries. These days, there are numerous streaming services available that provide cable-like experiences at a lower cost. Fubo (formerly known as fuboTV) is one of the frontrunners in this area, offering hundreds of live channels and regional sports options that other streaming services struggle to compete with. Today, Fubo, which features a mix of sports, news and entertainment networks, plus local stations in most cities, has over a million U.S. subscribers, and it continues to grow and expand daily.
Although Fubo is seen by some as being pricey, it is competitive with its live-TV rivals, and its basic plan offers over 200 channels, which is considerably more than others in the same field. If you like sports, Fubo gives you an abundance of viewing options, including regional networks. Let GOAL give you the full lowdown on Fubo, what plans it offers, what channels are included, how much they cost and much, much more.
What is Fubo (formerly FuboTV)?
As an internet streaming service, Fubo is an instant hit with anyone wanting to cable-cut. It offers over 300+ channels in real time, with the option to expand to more, including local ones. Fubo is more than just a place to catch the big national matchups, it's also a hub for FanDuel Sports Network in your area. That means you'll have an easier time keeping up with your local teams without juggling multiple streaming services.
The two core subscription packages are the Pro and Elite. There are also Deluxe and Sports plans now. As well as showing hundreds of events in 4K, Fubo provides on-demand programming and DVR capabilities, ensuring you never miss your favorite shows.
There is also a Latino subscription package, which offers live sports coverage in Spanish. This package has significantly reduced channels when compared to the others, but it has a significantly reduced monthly fee to match too.
You can further customize your experience by adding packages like extra sports channels, Paramount+ Premium, MGM+, STARZ, and many more premium upgrades. With everything in one spot, it's a straightforward way to stay plugged into the games that matter most to you.
Fubo gives its subscribers access to a wide range of channels at any time of the day, on most streaming devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV (Google TV), and more. So, whether it's your smart TV, your Apple iPad or iPhone, you can access the same great content with ease.
How much does Fubo cost?
Following a January price rise, Fubo’s no-contract plans now range from $55.99/month to $114.99/month, plus a Spanish-language plan, ‘Latino,’ that starts at $14.99/month. There are also a series of add-ons so you can customize your package. These add-ons include premium channels, channel grouping add-ons and service upgrades, with prices varying due to the numerous options available. Mandatory regional sports fees, which cost up to $16.99 per month, also apply in many cities. So with Fubo, customers can end up paying more than their original plan price.
What are the different Fubo Plans?
No contract sign-up is required with any of Fubo’s plans, and all come with 7-day free trials, no ads and unlimited DVR space. You can also stream on up to 10 devices at home and two on the go, on all the plans, apart from the ‘Latino’ plan, which allows you to stream on only two devices in total.
Fubo currently offer the following plans:
Fubo Pro
The Fubo Pro plan is the basic option, which offers 240+ live channels (or more, depending on where you live) for $84.99/month. The package also has up to 35 regional sports networks (RSNs) available, which will cost an additional $12–$16 per month.
Fubo Elite
The Fubo Elite plan costs $104.99/month and is a great option for those who want more sports and news coverage with 320+ channels in the package. As an added enhancement from the ‘Pro’ plan, everything comes in 4K, and Elite also has RSNs, but Fubo rolls the fee into the package price.
Fubo Deluxe
The Fubo Deluxe plan is the streamer's top offering. It includes everything you get in both the ‘Pro’ and ‘Elite with Sports’ plans, plus over 330 channels, regional NBA, NHL and MLB games, MGM+, and International Sports Plus. Unsurprisingly, with all the additional perks, it comes with a higher price tag, at $114.99/month. However, it offers one of the most complete content packages you can find on any streaming service.
Fubo Sports
Fubo Sports is the most recent plan addition to the Fubo list. The new ‘skinny’ standalone with 20-plus sports-centric channels, including access to ESPN Unlimited, launched in early September at a lower price than the existing packages. Fubo Sports is priced at $45.99 for the first month (and $55.99 per month after that) and currently includes local ABC, CBS and Fox owned stations plus ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, ACC Network, Big 10 Network, CBS Sports Network, Fox News, FS1, FS2, Fubo Sports Network, ION, NFL Network, SEC Network and the Tennis Channel.
Fubo Latino
A unique plan that Fubo offers is its ‘Latino’ package, which is specifically for viewers looking for a Spanish-speaking option. This plan is $14.99/month, and it comes with over 50 live Spanish-speaking channels.
What Entertainment Channels are included in Fubo's Plans
Fubo comes equipped with many of the top channels you'd find with a traditional cable package. All three of the main packages offer:
- Top news channels: ABC News Live, CBS News, CNBC, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC News Now.
- Kids channels: Disney XD, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Universal Kids, and Animal Planet.
- Other popular channels: ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, Hallmark, Discovery Channel, Food Network, HGTV, TLC, and USA.
What Sports Channels are included in Fubo's Plans
As a streaming platform, Fubo is particularly aimed at sports fans, and it offers one of the best sports lineups around, with channels like:
- ESPN
- FS1
- FanDuel Sports Network
- CBS Sports Network
- beIN Sports
- Fubo Sports
Fubo may have added ESPN and other Disney-owned networks in August 2020, however, earlier in the same year, it dropped Turner networks, including TNT and TBS, with those networks airing some games from the NBA, NHL, MLB and March Madness. It was back to the positives in February 2023, when FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports) returned to Fubo and was included in the basic ‘Pro’ plan. Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) from AT&T SportsNet, NBC Sports and Chicago Sports Network were also offered.
What Premium Channel Add-ons and Extras does Fubo have?
Fubo offers excellent add-on packages for those who are seeking more premium entertainment out of their TV package. This is especially good news if you love sports and are looking to expand your access to more sports channels, international sports, and more. These are just some of the add-ons that can be sourced:
- MLB.TV ($30/month): Catch every out-of-market MLB game, live or on demand.
- Fubo Extra ($8/month): Access additional channels like MLB Network, NHL TV & more.
- Sports Lite ($10): Additional sports channels, including NBA TV, MLB Network, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNU, and ESPNews.
- NBA League Pass ($17): Watch up to 40 out-of-market games each week.
- Sports Plus with NFL RedZone ($11 a month): This gets you NFL RedZone, which flips through the games as teams are about to score. It also has NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, MLB Strike Zone, Stadium, Tennis Channel, Zone Futbol, ESPNU, PAC-12 Networks, ESPNews, VSIN, Game Plus, Fight Network, and TVG2.
- International Sports Plus ($7): A great option for international sports fans, it features Fubo Latino Network, Fox Deportes, Zone Futbol, ESPN HD Deportes, GolTV English, GolTV Spanish, TyC Sports, Fox Soccer Plus, Tico Sports, NXTLVL Sports, and Real Madrid TV.
Why is Fubo a top choice for sports?
- Extensive Sports Content: Fubo offers a huge selection of sports channels, including international soccer (beIN Sports, TUDN), national channels like ESPN, NFL Network, and regional sports networks (RSNs).
- Regional Sports Networks: It is one of the few services that carry local RSNs, allowing you to watch your local MLB, NBA, and NHL teams.
- Multiview Feature: This feature lets you watch multiple live games on one screen, a valuable tool for dedicated sports fans.
- Unlimited DVR & Screens: You get unlimited cloud DVR storage and support for multiple simultaneous streams at home. If you like to record shows, movies and events to watch later, Fubo includes DVR storage with all of its plans. Recordings are saved for up to nine months. Another plus point is that you can set a recording in advance or while the program is already in progress. Either way, the entire program will be available to watch later. Fubo also automatically extends the recording time in the event that a show or game extends past its scheduled time.
- 4K Content: Fubo offers live 4K streams for select events.
- Favorite Channels: Fubo’s live guide allows you to add favorite channels for quick access. You can also reorder your favorites to appear at the top of the guide.
- Lookback: If you forget to set a DVR recording, Fubo’s Lookback feature offers on-demand sports and entertainment programming from the last three days. For sports, you can filter events by date using the sports tab. Lookback content for news and entertainment programs will be mixed in with the more extensive on-demand library.
How can I sign up for fubo?
Signing up is quick and easy:
1. Select your plan
Go to www.fubo.tv
Once there, you’ll see the five available subscriptions:
- Pro
- Elite
- Deluxe
- Sport
- Latino
Select which one you would like to subscribe to by clicking on “start free trial.”
2. Create your account
After selecting your subscription, you’ll be taken to the registration page and asked to provide your email address, billing ZIP code and to set a password.
3. Choose your payment plan
With your account set up, you’ll be asked to select a monthly payment plan.
4. Provide your payment details
Finally, you’ll be asked to provide your payment information. You can pay directly by debit or credit card.
5. It’s time to stream!
Once you’ve provided your payment details, your five-day free trial activates, and 24 hours later your paid-for plan begins, and all your live sports are just a click away.