History of FuboTV in Timeline

FuboTV is an American over-the-top (OTT) streaming service providing live sports, news, and entertainment content to subscribers in the US, Canada, and Spain. Based in Midtown Manhattan, FuboTV primarily focuses on live sports channels, offering access to major leagues such as the Premier League, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and CPL, alongside international football and other content like network television series and movies. Formerly known as FaceBank Group, FuboTV operates through its subsidiary, FuboTV Media, Inc.

2017: Launch of 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: Introduction of a third stream for an additional fee

In March 2018, Fubo introduced a third stream for $5.99 per month, building its tech stack internally and, in 2017, launched features like Cloud DVR storage, pausing and unpausing live streams and lookback of previously aired content for 72 hours Fubo offers two simultaneous streams as part of its base subscription package

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.

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September 9, 2019: Addition of sports-oriented original programming to Fubo Sports Network

On September 9, 2019, Fubo announced that 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.

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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 to bring No Chill podcast to Fubo Sports Network

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. The show features Arenas and co-host Mike Botticello interviewing athletes, coaches and celebrities.

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May 19, 2020: Fubo Sports Network availability on 75 million devices

As of May 19, 2020, Fubo Sports Network is available on 75 million devices.

September 10, 2020: Major League Wrestling (MLW) announcement

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.

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May 2021: Partnership with Terrell Owens and Matthew Hatchette to turn podcast into TV show

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.

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January 2022: 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, promising to launch the channels "in the coming weeks." This would bring the total number of regional sports channels on the service to over 35.

2022: 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.

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 stated it would not provide refunds or credits to customers who prepaid for the service.

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January 6, 2023: Price increase and regional sports network fee rollout

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, charging $10.99 a month for one channel and $13.99 per month for two or more channels.

June 20, 2023: Launch of the Maximum Effort Channel

On June 20, 2023, Fubo launched the Maximum Effort Channel in partnership with Ryan Reynolds. The channel is available on Fubo and free streaming platforms like Amazon's Freevee, Xumo Play, and Tubi.

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June 20, 2023: Spanish-language package update

On June 20, 2023, Fubo updated its Spanish-language package to include content from Canela.TV.

September 2023: Class-action lawsuit regarding private viewing history

In September 2023, a resident of Illinois filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Fubo, accusing the company of illegally sharing the private viewing history of its customers with potential third-party advertisers without explicit consent.

2023: Customer satisfaction score decline in J.D. Power survey

In 2023, Fubo's customer satisfaction score fell to 742 in the J.D. Power survey, ranking 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 regarding their announcement of a streaming sports joint venture.

April 2024: Removal of Discovery networks content

In April 2024, Fubo announced that it had removed Discovery networks content, including Discovery, HGTV, Food Network and TLC, from its service after failing to reach an agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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May 16, 2024: Venu streaming service joint venture named

On May 16, 2024, the streaming sports joint venture was named Venu, it was seen as potentially drawing customers away from FuboTV.

June 2024: Comcast deal to offer Fubo to Xfinity and Xumo customers

In June 2024, Comcast announced a deal with Fubo to make the streaming service available to its Xfinity Flex, Xumo Stream Box customers, and Xumo TVs.

August 2024: Preliminary injunction awarded in lawsuit against Venu Sports

In August 2024, a federal judge indicated that Fubo was likely to succeed in its lawsuit against the Venu Sports joint venture and granted the company a preliminary injunction to stop its launch.

September 2024: Multiviewing feature launch on Roku devices

In September 2024, Fubo became the first virtual multichannel video programming distributor (vMVPD) to allow users to choose channels for multiviewing on Roku devices. Roku Ultra devices could stream up to four channels, while Roku Express 4K, 4K+, and Roku Streaming Stick 4K and 4K+ could stream two channels.

October 2024: Agreement with Chicago Sports Network

In October 2024, Fubo announced an agreement with the Chicago Sports Network.

October 2024: Launch of Premium Subscription Services

In October 2024, Fubo launched Premium Subscription Services, a standalone service allowing users to subscribe to specific live and on-demand content without a base channel plan. The offering expanded Fubo's service to include a free version with nearly 200 ad-supported channels, Premium Subscription Services, and its standard vMVPD offering.

November 2024: Deal with NBCUniversal to bring FAST channels to Fubo

In November 2024, Fubo announced a deal with NBCUniversal to bring 18 NBCU FAST channels to the platform, including Noticias Telemundo Ahora, NBC Sports, and Today All Day. Four channels from Telemundo immediately launched on Fubo’s Spanish-language Latino plan and all English-language channel plans. The remaining 14 channels will launch soon on its platform.

2024: Customer satisfaction score in J.D. Power survey

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).

February 2025: Fubo Sports linear network streaming on over-the-air channels

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, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, making the service available to more than 12 million traditional TV households.

March 2025: Agreement with the Rangers Sports Network

In March 2025, Fubo announced an agreement with the Rangers Sports Network, allowing Fubo to stream all available Texas Rangers games, including both pre- and post-game broadcasts.

April 2025: Fubo Ranked 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: Agreement with sports streaming provider 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. The announcement came alongside the launch of a new DAZN1 channel on Fubo that would air DAZN's boxing and mixed martial arts content. DAZN said that it would also add the Fubo Sports free ad-supported television (FAST) service, giving its customers access to soccer matches, combat sports events, and other sports-themed content.

June 26, 2025: Agreement with Weigel Broadcasting for distribution of seven networks

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. WCIU, The U’s sports coverage includes more than 30 games from the WNBA’s Chicago Sky during the 2025 season.

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2025: Fubo Sports Network Distribution Over-The-Air and Deal with 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). Fubo Sports will air one game per week, and the playoffs of the highest American Football league in Europe.