History of FuboTV in Timeline
FuboTV is an American over-the-top (OTT) streaming service providing live TV, particularly focused on sports content. Available in the US, Canada, and Spain, Fubo offers access to various sports leagues like the Premier League, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and CPL, in addition to news, movies and TV series. Based in Midtown Manhattan, the service aims to provide a comprehensive streaming experience for sports enthusiasts and general audiences.
2017: Fubo Built Tech Stack Internally and Launched Features Like Cloud DVR Storage
In 2017, Fubo built its tech stack internally and, launched features like Cloud DVR storage, pausing and unpausing live streams and lookback of previously aired content for 72 hours.
March 2018: Fubo Introduced a Third Stream
In March 2018, Fubo introduced a third stream for $5.99 per month.
June 27, 2019: FuboTV launched a free ad supported linear channel called Fubo Sports Network
On June 27, 2019, FuboTV announced it launched a free ad supported linear channel called Fubo Sports Network. The network is free to consumers on Xumo.
September 9, 2019: Fubo Sports Network Added Sports-Oriented Original Programming
On September 9, 2019, Fubo Sports Network added a slate of sports-oriented original programming, including Call It A Night, Drinks With Binks, The Cooligans, and The Players Lounge.
April 2020: Fubo Sports Network Added to Vizio Channels Platform
In April 2020, Fubo Sports Network was added to the new Vizio Channels platform.
May 2020: Partnership with Gilbert Arenas
In May 2020, Fubo announced a partnership with former NBA All Star Gilbert Arenas to bring his No Chill podcast to Fubo Sports Network as a weekly vodcast. Retitled No Chill with Gilbert Arenas, the show features Arenas and co-host Mike Botticello interviewing athletes, coaches and celebrities.
May 19, 2020: Fubo Sports Network is available on 75 million devices
As of May 19, 2020, Fubo Sports Network is available on 75 million devices.
September 10, 2020: MLW Fusion Moves to Fubo Sports Network
On September 10, 2020, Major League Wrestling (MLW) announced that their weekly flagship, MLW Fusion, would move to Fubo Sports Network on November 18.
May 2021: Fubo Sports Network Partners with Terrell Owens and Matthew Hatchette
In May 2021, Fubo Sports Network announced it had partnered with Terrell Owens and Matthew Hatchette to turn their podcast, Getcha Popcorn Ready, into a TV show. The new show began airing on Fubo Sports Network later that year.
January 2022: Fubo Reached a Six-Year Sublicense with Fox Sports
In January 2022, Fubo reached a six-year sublicense with Fox Sports which gave them the rights to select soccer matches from the UEFA Nations League, European qualifiers to UEFA Euro 2024, UEFA Euro 2024 (5 matches), European qualifiers to FIFA World Cup 2026, European Qualifiers to UEFA Euro 2028, UEFA Euro 2028 (5 matches) and friendly matches played by European nations controlled by UEFA.
December 2022: Content partnerships with Scripps Networks and Sinclair Broadcast Group
In December 2022, FuboTV announced content partnerships with Scripps Networks and Sinclair Broadcast Group's 19 Bally Sports regional sports networks, bringing the total number of regional sports channels on the service to over 35.
2022: Fubo Earned the Highest Score in J.D. Power's Customer Satisfaction Survey
In 2022, Fubo earned the highest score in J.D. Power's customer satisfaction survey among live TV streaming providers, with 789 points in aggregate on a scale of 1,000 possible points.
January 6, 2023: FuboTV Raises Base Subscription Package and Rolls Out Regional Sports Network Fee
On January 6, 2023, FuboTV began notifying subscribers that they would raise their base subscription package to $74.99 per month. Additionally, for the first time, FuboTV rolled out a regional sports network fee to all subscribers who received such a channel. Customers with one regional sports channel will pay $10.99 a month, while customers who have two or more of those channels will pay $13.99 per month.
June 20, 2023: Fubo launches Maximum Effort Channel
On June 20, 2023, Fubo launched the Maximum Effort Channel in partnership with Ryan Reynolds. In addition to Fubo, the channel is available on free streaming platforms like Amazon's Freevee, Xumo Play and Tubi.
September 2023: Class-action lawsuit filed against Fubo
In September 2023, a resident of Illinois filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Fubo in state court, accusing the company of illegally sharing the private viewing history of its customers with potential third-party advertisers without first obtaining explicit consent.
2023: Fubo's Customer Satisfaction Score Fell in J.D. Power Survey
In 2023, Fubo's customer satisfaction score fell to 742 in the J.D. Power survey, putting it behind YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and DIRECTV Stream.
February 2024: FuboTV files antitrust lawsuit against major media companies
In February 2024, FuboTV filed an antitrust lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, Hearst Communications, Fox Corporation, and Warner Bros. Discovery over their announcement of a streaming sports joint venture.
April 2024: Fubo removes Discovery networks content after failed agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery
In April 2024, Fubo announced that it had removed Discovery networks content, including Discovery, HGTV, Food Network and TLC, after failing to reach an agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, accusing Warner Bros. Discovery of abuse of massive market power.
May 16, 2024: The Walt Disney Company, Hearst Communications, Fox Corporation, and Warner Bros. Discovery announce streaming sports joint venture named Venu
On May 16, 2024, The Walt Disney Company, Hearst Communications, Fox Corporation, and Warner Bros. Discovery announced their streaming sports joint venture named Venu. This venture was seen as potentially drawing customers away from Fubo.
June 2024: Comcast Signs Deal with Fubo
In June 2024, Comcast announced that it had signed a deal with Fubo to make the streaming service available to its Xfinity Flex or Xumo Stream Box customers, as well as Xumo TVs.
August 2024: Federal judge says Fubo was likely to be successful in its lawsuit against the Venu Sports joint venture
In August 2024, a federal judge said Fubo was likely to be successful in its lawsuit against the Venu Sports joint venture and awarded the company a preliminary injunction to stop its launch.
September 2024: Fubo Offers Channel Multiviewing on Roku Devices
In September 2024, Fubo announced that it had become the first virtual multichannel video programming distributor (vMVPD) to offer the ability for users to choose their own channels for multiviewing on Roku devices.
October 2024: Fubo Announces Agreement with Chicago Sports Network and Launches Premium Subscription Services
In October 2024, an agreement with Chicago Sports Network was announced. Also, the company said it was launching a standalone subscription service called Premium Subscription Services, which expands Fubo’s offering to three tiers.
November 2024: Fubo Signs Deal with NBCUniversal for FAST Channels
In November 2024, Fubo said that it had signed a deal with NBCUniversal to bring 18 NBCU FAST channels to the platform, including Noticias Telemundo Ahora, NBC Sports, and Today All Day.
2024: J.D. Power gave Fubo a customer satisfaction score of 578
For its 2024 evaluation, J.D. Power gave Fubo a customer satisfaction score of 578, putting it ahead of DirecTV Stream's score of 558.
February 2025: Fubo to Stream Fubo Sports Linear Network Over-the-Air
In February 2025, Fubo announced that it would start streaming its Fubo Sports linear network on over-the-air channels in more than 100 markets across the United States, making the service available to more than 12 million traditional TV households.
March 2025: Fubo Announces Agreement with Rangers Sports Network
In March 2025, Fubo announced an agreement with the Rangers Sports Network, allowing Fubo to stream all available Texas Rangers games over its service, including both pre- and post-game broadcasts.
April 2025: Fubo Ranks in Financial Times' List of The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies
In April 2025, Fubo ranked 79th in Financial Times' list of The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies of 2025, with an absolute growth rate of 528.4% and a compound annual growth rate of 84.5%.
June 2025: Fubo Signs Multi-Year Agreement with DAZN
In June 2025, Fubo announced that it had signed a multi-year agreement with sports streaming provider DAZN that would see both companies stream the other's content on their respective services, alongside the launch of DAZN1 channel on Fubo.
June 26, 2025: Fubo Announces Multi-Year Agreement with Weigel Broadcasting
On June 26, 2025, Fubo announced a multi-year agreement with Weigel Broadcasting for distribution of seven networks, such as MeTV, Heroes & Icons, MeTV+, MeTV Toons, Catchy Comedy, Movies!, Story Television, and WCIU.
September 2025: Fubo Launches Fubo Sports Skinny Bundle
In September 2025, Fubo launched Fubo Sports, a new skinny bundle focused entirely on sports programming. The service, which launched on September 2, offers 28 channels, including ESPN and NFL Network.
2025: Fubo Sports Network Began Being Distributed Over-the-Air and Signs Deal with the European League of Football (ELF)
In 2025, Fubo Sports Network began being distributed over-the-air. Later that year Fubo signed a deal with the European League of Football (ELF).
2026: FuboTV Stockholders Approve Merger with Hulu + Live TV
On September 30, 2025, Stockholders of FuboTV approved the planned merger of the company with Hulu + Live TV to form a larger company that will be controlled by Disney. Fubo has said it expects the deal to close in the fourth quarter of 2025 or the first quarter of 2026.
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