Fubo Rolls Out Slimmer Sports Bundle Amid Industry Shakeups
Fubo has just announced the launch of a brand-new “skinny” sports bundle, and it’s turning heads in the streaming world. Starting September 2, the package—called Fubo Sports —will give fans access to more than 20 broadcast and sports-focused networks, but at a slimmer price point compared to traditional pay-TV options.
The idea here is simple: offer passionate sports fans what they want most, without forcing them into bloated, everything-included bundles that often come with channels people never watch. At $55.99 a month, with a $10 discount for the first month, this plan undercuts the likes of YouTube TV, which currently runs at $82.99 per month. It is slightly more expensive than the ESPN and Fox bundle that recently entered the market, but Fubo is banking on its mix of channels and features to stand out.
Also Read:Subscribers to Fubo Sports will get plenty of big names: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, NFL Network, CBS Sports Network, SEC Network, Big 10 Network, FS1 and FS2, plus local ABC, CBS and Fox stations in select markets. The deal also includes access to ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer ESPN Unlimited —bundled at no extra cost. Fans will be able to use ESPN’s app with their Fubo login, and eventually much of that content will be viewable directly inside the Fubo platform. On-demand programming, unlimited DVR storage, and family sharing are all part of the deal, making this a package aimed squarely at viewers who want flexibility.
One glaring omission at launch, though, is NBCUniversal, which controls rights to major events like the Olympics, the Premier League, and certain NFL and NBA games. Warner Bros. Discovery is also absent. Fubo says more networks could be added later, but building a truly comprehensive sports-only lineup has always been a challenge in this industry.
This launch comes with some history. Just last year, Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery attempted to create their own sports super-bundle called Venu Sports . Fubo filed an antitrust lawsuit, claiming those media giants forced it to carry non-sports channels, inflating costs and squeezing out competition. A federal judge sided with Fubo, the case was settled, and Disney is now set to acquire majority control of Fubo in a deal expected to close in 2026. In the meantime, Fubo is pressing ahead with this slimmer sports-first strategy that, in many ways, it had always wanted to pursue.
Company co-founder and CEO David Gandler put it plainly: the belief at Fubo has always been that consumers should be able to subscribe to only the content they actually want. By adding Fubo Sports alongside its larger streaming bundles, pay-per-view events, and other offerings, the company is betting that sports fans will appreciate choice at a more reasonable price.
In a market dominated by cord-cutting, rising prices, and a flood of direct-to-consumer apps, this move by Fubo feels like both a throwback to its early sports-centric roots and a forward-looking play to stay competitive. Whether it reshapes how fans buy their sports content remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the competition for streaming sports is only heating up.
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