FuboTV Shakes Up Sports Streaming: New Lower Prices, Added NFL Games & Surprise Features for Fall 2025

FuboTV is doubling down on its sports-first identity with the rollout of “Fubo Sports,” a pared-down live-TV plan that launched 2 September 2025 in select U.S. markets. The new skinny bundle costs $45.99 for the first month ($55.99 thereafter) and delivers more than 20 national and local sports channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, ESPN, ESPN2, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, CBS Sports Network, and Tennis Channel, plus a complimentary subscription to ESPN’s direct-to-consumer Unlimited tier. Why Fubo Sports matters • Price relief: At roughly $30 less than Fubo’s flagship Pro plan, the package undercuts competitors like YouTube TV ($72.99) and Hulu + Live TV ($76.99) while eliminating regional-sports-network surcharges that can tack on up to $17 per month. • Core channels, fewer extras: By dropping NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery networks, Fubo keeps costs down yet retains coverage of the NFL, college football, MLB, and global soccer carried by ESPN and Fox. • ESPN Unlimited included: The bundled add-on (normally $30/month) unlocks thousands of live events and originals inside ESPN apps, with Fubo promising in-app integration “within weeks.” Availability rollout The service debuted in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Denver, but viewers in Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Boston and many other markets must wait until Fubo finalizes affiliate deals with local ABC, CBS, and FOX stations. Fubo says additional markets will light up “on a rolling basis” through Q4 2025. Customers can check eligibility by entering their ZIP code on Fubo’s website. Features that stay intact • Unlimited cloud DVR and family sharing for up to 10 simultaneous streams on home Wi-Fi. • 4K broadcasts for select events on Fox and ESPN. • Fubo exclusives such as Multiview, interactive game stats, and personalized highlight markers. Industry context Fubo’s North-American subscriber base slipped 6.5 % year-over-year to 1.356 million in Q2 2025 amid intensifying competition and price-sensitive churn. Management is betting that a leaner bundle will reignite growth by targeting cord-cutters who view general-entertainment channels as dead weight. The tactic mirrors moves from Sling TV’s Orange & Blue plans and DirecTV Stream’s “Entertainment” tier, but Fubo differentiates with a heavier live-sports mix and the ESPN Unlimited tie-in. Potential drawbacks • No NBC, TNT, or TBS means Sunday Night Football, Premier League, NBA on TNT, and March Madness games will require supplemental services (Peacock or Max). • Limited market availability could frustrate early adopters; however, Fubo stresses that negotiations are ongoing and that existing Pro, Elite, and Latino plans remain unchanged. Bottom line Fubo Sports targets price-conscious fans who want instant access to marquee leagues without shelling out for lifestyle programming they never watch. If Fubo can extend carriage deals quickly and maintain its promotional discount, the company may have found the sweet spot between comprehensive coverage and budget-friendly streaming.