History of FuboTV in Timeline
FuboTV is an American over-the-top (OTT) streaming service operating in the United States, Canada, and Spain. It primarily focuses on live sports content, offering channels featuring sports leagues like the Premier League, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and CPL, alongside news, TV series, and movies. FuboTV, Inc. also operates Molotov, a live TV streaming service in France. In essence, FuboTV provides a cable television alternative centered on sports entertainment delivered via internet streaming.
January 1, 2015: FuboTV Launched as Soccer Streaming Service
On January 1, 2015, FuboTV was launched in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, as a soccer streaming service.
January 2015: FuboTV Co-Founded
In January 2015, FuboTV was co-founded by David Gandler, Alberto Horihuela, and Sung Ho Choi, initially costing $7 per month and offering livestreams from soccer-centric channels.
2017: Launch of Features
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: Introduction of Third Stream Option
In March 2018, Fubo introduced a third stream for $5.99 per month.
December 2018: FuboTV Announces Expansion into Spain
In December 2018, FuboTV announced its plans to expand its services into Spain.
February 20, 2019: Viacom Channels to be Added to FuboTV
On February 20, 2019, it was announced that channels from Viacom networks would be added on April 30, 2019, though these networks do not feature sports content.
March 5, 2019: FuboTV Expands 4K Support to Big Ten Network
On March 5, 2019, FuboTV expanded its 4K support to include the Big Ten Network.
April 30, 2019: Viacom Networks Added to FuboTV
On April 30, 2019, channels from Viacom networks were added to FuboTV.
May 2019: FuboTV Partners with FanDuel to Integrate Sports Betting Data
In May 2019, FuboTV and FanDuel partnered to integrate sports betting data on the live TV streaming service. The deal included carriage of FanDuel's horse racing networks, TVG and TVG2.
June 19, 2019: FuboTV to Add Discovery Networks
On June 19, 2019, FuboTV announced the addition of the Discovery Networks to its lineup, joining Scripps Networks that were acquired by Discovery.
June 27, 2019: Launch of 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: Addition of Original Programming to Fubo Sports Network
On September 9, 2019, Fubo announced it would be adding a slate of sports-oriented original programming to Fubo Sports Network, including Call It A Night and Drinks With Binks, two talk shows hosted by journalist and comedian Julie Stewart-Binks; The Cooligans, a soccer talk show hosted by New York comedians Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco; and The Players Lounge hosted by Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Cobi Jones and PJ Harrison.
January 1, 2020: FuboTV Drops Fox Sports Networks
On January 1, 2020, FuboTV dropped the Fox Sports Networks due to increasing carriage costs following their acquisition by the Sinclair Broadcast Group.
March 9, 2020: FuboTV Launches NHL Network
On March 9, 2020, FuboTV launched the NHL Network, with plans to add MLB Network and MLB Strike Zone, aiming to include all four professional sports league networks on its platform.
March 23, 2020: fuboTV Announces Merger with FaceBank Group
On March 23, 2020, fuboTV announced it would merge with FaceBank Group via a reverse triangular merger, with the new company named fuboTV Inc. and led by CEO David Gandler. The company plans to leverage Facebank's IP portfolio to create new streaming experiences for consumers and also expand internationally.
April 2, 2020: fuboTV Merger with FaceBank Group Completed
On April 2, 2020, the merger between fuboTV and FaceBank Group was completed, with plans to leverage Facebank's IP for new streaming experiences and international expansion.
April 2020: Fubo Sports Network on 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: Availability on 75 Million Devices
As of May 19, 2020, Fubo Sports Network is available on 75 million devices, according to the company.
June 2020: FuboTV Announces Deal with Disney Media Networks
In June 2020, FuboTV announced a deal with Disney Media Networks to add ESPN Inc., Walt Disney Television (including ESPN and its networks and ABC, along with children's networks such as Disney Channel) to the sports-focused streaming service sometime in the summer.
July 1, 2020: FuboTV Drops WarnerMedia Networks
On July 1, 2020, FuboTV dropped WarnerMedia networks, including Cartoon Network, CNN, TBS, and TNT.
September 10, 2020: MLW Fusion to Fubo Sports Network
On September 10, 2020, professional wrestling promotion Major League Wrestling (MLW) announced that their weekly flagship, MLW Fusion, would move to Fubo Sports Network on November 18.
September 15, 2020: FuboTV Expects to Close 2020 with 410,000–420,000 Subscribers and Approved for NYSE Listing
On September 15, 2020, FuboTV announced it expected to close 2020 with 410,000–420,000 subscribers and was approved to list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol FUBO.
October 7, 2020: fuboTV Completes Initial Public Offering
On October 7, 2020, fuboTV completed its initial public offering as a New York Stock Exchange company, raising roughly $183 million in proceeds.
October 8, 2020: fuboTV Shares Jump in Market Debut on NYSE
On October 8, 2020, fuboTV shares began trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "FUBO," with shares jumping 10% in their market debut.
December 2020: FuboTV Acquires Balto Sports and Adds EPIX and STARZ Channels
In December 2020, FuboTV acquired Balto Sports and added EPIX and STARZ channels, marking the first step in its online wagering strategy.
December 2020: FuboTV Acquired Balto Sports
In December 2020, FuboTV acquired Balto Sports, owners of contest automation software, as the first step in its online wagering strategy.
January 2021: FuboTV Agrees to Carry WGN America
In January 2021, FuboTV reached an agreement with Nexstar Media Group to begin carrying WGN America.
March 2021: FuboTV Exceeds $100 Million in Quarterly Revenue and Establishes Fubo Gaming
In March 2021, FuboTV reported its fourth quarter 2020 earnings, exceeding $100 million in quarterly revenue for the first time. It also closed the Vigtory acquisition and established Fubo Gaming to oversee its entry into online sports wagering.
May 2021: Partnership 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.
May 2021: FuboTV Announces Strongest First Quarter in History
In May 2021, FuboTV announced that the first quarter was its strongest in its history, delivering $119.7 million in revenue, an increase of 135% year-over-year, and growing total subscribers to 590,430, up 105% year-over-year.
June 2021: FuboTV Added to Russell 2000 Index
In June 2021, FuboTV was added to the Russell 2000 Index at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell indexes annual reconstitution.
June 30, 2021: FuboTV Drops A&E Networks Services
On June 30, 2021, FuboTV dropped services from A&E Networks, among them included History, A&E and Lifetime.
January 2022: Six-Year Sublicense with Fox Sports for UEFA Matches
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.
January 2022: FuboTV Acquired Canadian Media Rights to Premier League
In January 2022, FuboTV acquired the Canadian media rights to the Premier League, replacing DAZN.
February 2022: Fubo Gaming Completed 10 Market Access for Fubo Sportsbook
In early February 2022, Fubo Gaming announced it had completed 10 market access for Fubo Sportsbook (Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas) and was live in two states (Arizona, Iowa).
May 25, 2022: GAC Living became available on FuboTV
On May 25, 2022, GAC Living became available on FuboTV.
June 2022: FuboTV Launched Pick'em Games
In June 2022, FuboTV launched pick'em games, with free games live with select sports directly from its home page.
August 2022: FuboTV Began Strategic Review of Sports Wagering Business
In August 2022, FuboTV said it was putting its sports wagering business under a strategic review. The company abandoned its sportsbook entirely by October.
August 2022: Ryan Reynolds Takes Equity Stake in FuboTV
In August 2022, Ryan Reynolds took an equity stake in FuboTV, and a co-production partnership with his Maximum Effort studio was announced, including the launch of the Maximum Effort Channel on FuboTV.
December 2022: Content Partnerships with Scripps and Sinclair
In December 2022, FuboTV announced content partnerships with Scripps Networks and Sinclair Broadcast Group's 19 Bally Sports regional sports networks. Fubo promised the channels would launch "in the coming weeks," bringing the total number of regional sports channels on the service to over 35.
2022: Highest Customer Satisfaction Score in J.D. Power Survey
In 2022, Fubo earned the highest score in J.D. Power's customer satisfaction survey among live TV streaming providers, with 789 points, which was three points higher than Dish Network's Sling TV.
December 31, 2022: Removal of AMC Networks Channels
On December 31, 2022, FuboTV removed channels owned and operated by AMC Networks, including AMC, BBC America, BBC World News, IFC, We TV and Sundance. FuboTV also stated they would not provide refunds or credits to customers who prepaid for service.
January 6, 2023: Subscription Price Increase and Regional Sports Network Fee
On January 6, 2023, FuboTV notified subscribers of a base subscription package increase to $74.99 per month. Additionally, FuboTV introduced a regional sports network fee to all subscribers who received such a channel, with customers paying either $10.99 or $13.99 per month depending on the number of regional sports channels they received.
June 20, 2023: Launch of Maximum Effort Channel
On June 20, 2023, Fubo launched the Maximum Effort Channel in partnership with Ryan Reynolds. The channel is also available on free streaming platforms like Amazon's Freevee, Xumo Play and Tubi.
September 2023: Class-Action Lawsuit and Patent Infringement Lawsuit
In September 2023, Fubo faced a class-action lawsuit in Illinois over alleged illegal sharing of customer viewing history with advertisers without consent. Around the same time, Dish Network sued Fubo for allegedly violating streaming-related patents.
2023: Customer Satisfaction Score Fell
In 2023, Fubo's customer satisfaction score fell to 742, putting it behind YouTube TV (795), Hulu + Live TV (785), Sling TV (772) and DIRECTV Stream (748).
February 2024: Antitrust Lawsuit Against 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 streaming sports joint venture. Following the lawsuit, Fubo launched the "Save My Sports" website to rally public support.
April 2024: Removal of Discovery Networks Content
In April 2024, Fubo announced the removal of Discovery networks content, “including Discovery, HGTV, Food Network and TLC, among others” from its service after failing to reach an agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, citing Warner Bros. Discovery's failure to engage in good-faith negotiations and accused them of "abuse of massive market power that ultimately limits consumer choice."
May 16, 2024: Streaming Venture Named Venu
On May 16, 2024, The Walt Disney Company, Hearst Communications, Fox Corporation, and Warner Bros. Discovery named their sports-focused streaming service, Venu.
June 2024: Deal with Comcast
In June 2024, Comcast announced 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: Preliminary Injunction Awarded in Lawsuit Against Venu Sports
In August 2024, a federal judge indicated Fubo was likely to win its lawsuit against the Venu Sports joint venture and issued a preliminary injunction to halt its launch. Disney, Hearst, Fox, and WBD planned to appeal the ruling, while Fubo would continue its lawsuit.
September 2024: Multiview on Roku Devices
In September 2024, Fubo introduced channel multiviewing on Roku devices, enabling users to stream up to four channels simultaneously on Roku Ultra devices and two channels on Roku Express 4K and 4K+ and Roku Streaming Stick 4K and 4K+.
October 2024: Agreement with Chicago Sports Network and Launch of Premium Subscription Services
In October 2024, Fubo announced an agreement with Chicago Sports Network and launched Premium Subscription Services, a standalone subscription service allowing users to subscribe to specific live and on-demand content without a base channel plan.
November 2024: Deal with NBCUniversal
In November 2024, Fubo announced a deal with NBCUniversal to add 18 NBCU FAST channels, including Noticias Telemundo Ahora, NBC Sports, and Today All Day. Four channels from Telemundo launched immediately, with the remaining 14 channels set to launch soon on Fubo.
2024: J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Score
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. Fubo trailed YouTube TV (651), Hulu + Live TV (635), and Sling TV (613).
January 6, 2025: The Walt Disney Company to Acquire Stake in Fubo, Merge with Hulu's Live TV Service
On January 6, 2025, The Walt Disney Company announced its intent to acquire a 70% stake in Fubo, with plans to merge it with Hulu's live TV service.
February 2025: Fubo Sports Linear Network Streaming on Over-the-Air Channels
In February 2025, Fubo announced it would begin streaming its Fubo Sports linear network on over-the-air channels in over 100 markets across the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, making the service available to over 12 million traditional TV households.
March 2025: Agreement with Rangers Sports Network
In March 2025, Fubo announced an agreement with the Rangers Sports Network, enabling Fubo to stream all available Texas Rangers games, including pre- and post-game broadcasts, over its service.
April 2025: Financial Times Ranking
In April 2025, Fubo was 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: Multi-Year Agreement with DAZN
In June 2025, Fubo announced a multi-year agreement with sports streaming provider DAZN. The deal allows both companies to stream each other's content on their respective services. Fubo also launched the DAZN1 channel, and DAZN added the Fubo Sports free ad-supported television (FAST) service.
June 26, 2025: 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. Subscribers of Fubo’s Pro and Elite channel plans can now stream Weigel’s national entertainment networks while customers in the Chicago DMA also have access to WCIU-TV’s local sports, news and entertainment programming.
July 28, 2025: Fubo/Hulu Merger Rescheduled
On July 28, 2025, the merger between Fubo and Hulu + Live TV was rescheduled to occur between October 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, accelerating the closing timeline.
September 2025: Launch of Fubo Sports Skinny Bundle
In September 2025, Fubo launched Fubo Sports, a new skinny bundle focused entirely on sports programming. The service, launched on September 2, offers 28 channels, including ESPN and NFL Network. Fubo also bundled ESPN's direct-to-consumer Unlimited service with Fubo Sports. The cost for Fubo Sports would be $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 per month thereafter.
September 30, 2025: Merger of Fubo and Hulu + Live TV Approved by Shareholders
On September 30, 2025, the merger of Fubo and Hulu + Live TV was approved by its shareholders.
October 29, 2025: Fubo and Hulu + Live TV Merger Completed
On October 29, 2025, the merger of Fubo and Hulu + Live TV was officially completed.
November 8, 2025: Launch of Fubo Channel Store
On November 8, 2025, FuboTV launched the Fubo Channel Store inside the FuboTV app, allowing customers to subscribe to specific, premium streaming channels, including DAZN One, Hallmark+, MGM+, and others.
November 2025: Fubo and Hulu + Live TV Business Has Nearly 6 Million Subscribers in North America
As of November 2025, the newly combined Fubo and The Walt Disney Company’s Hulu + Live TV business has nearly 6 million subscribers in North America. Fubo itself reported having 1.63 million paid subscribers in North America.
2025: Fubo Sports Network Over-the-Air Distribution and European League of Football Deal
In 2025, Fubo Sports Network began being distributed over-the-air. Also in 2025, Fubo signed a deal with the European League of Football (ELF) to air one game per week and the playoffs.
February 2026: Fubo Sports Network on Hulu + Live TV and Subscriber Growth
In February 2026, following a combination with Disney, Fubo launched Fubo Sports Network on Hulu + Live TV. Also in February 2026, the company announced 6.2 million combined subscribers in the first quarter and plans for a reseller and marketing agreement to make Fubo Sports available for purchase through ESPN.
2026: Recognition from Fast Company
In 2026 the company was named among Fast Company's "Most Innovative Companies" and was recognized as one of the "best live TV streaming services" for sports.
2026: Stockholders Approve Merger with Hulu + Live TV
In 2026, 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 deal calls for Fubo to merge with Hulu + Live TV, a sister platform to the Hulu streaming app, with Disney owning approximately 70% of the newly expanded entity. Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers as separate offerings post-close.
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