Earlier this year Fubo and Disney announced a merger with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. With this Fubo announced that it wouldlaunch what they called an innovative sports-only streaming bundles designed to cater to sports enthusiasts across North America. This strategic rollout marks a significant evolution for Fubo, positioning it as a premier destination for sports-centric content while leveraging the resources and reach gained from its partnership with Disney.
The centerpiece of Fubo’s new offerings is the “Sports & Broadcasting Service,” a streamlined bundle featuring Disney’s powerhouse sports networks, likely including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network (SECN), Atlantic Coast Conference Network (ACCN), ESPNEWS, and the popular streaming platform ESPN+ along with other channels. This service aims to provide a leaner, more affordable option for viewers who prioritize live sports and local broadcast coverage over expansive entertainment packages. This bundle of channels will see Fubo also bundle in local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC locals.
The merger, announced earlier this year, saw Disney plan to acquire a 70% stake in Fubo, combining Hulu + Live TV’s 4.6 million subscribers with Fubo’s 1.6 million, creating a formidable player in the streaming pay-TV market with a combined 6.2 million subscribers. While Hulu + Live TV continues to operate as a separate, entertainment-heavy service complete currently with the Disney Bundle (Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+)—Fubo is seizing this opportunity to double down on its sports-first identity. The new bundles reflect Fubo’s long-standing mission to deliver flexible, innovative content packages tailored to sports fans, a vision that had been constrained by prior content licensing battles.
David Gandler, Fubo’s co-founder and CEO, who will lead the merged entity, emphasized the transformative potential of these offerings. “This merger with Hulu + Live TV has given us the scale and support to realize our goal of becoming the ultimate streaming destination for sports lovers,” Gandler said in a statement. “Our new Sports & Broadcasting Service, paired with localized sports bundles, offers fans a cost-effective way to access the games they care about most, without the clutter of channels they don’t watch.”
The Sports & Broadcasting Service will include marquee events like NFL’s “Monday Night Football,” NBA and NHL regular season and playoff games, MLB contests, and a vast array of college sports—all bolstered by ESPN+’s extensive library of live events, documentaries, and exclusive content. Local channels will ensure viewers don’t miss regional news and games broadcast on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX in supported markets, could also possible offer select RSNs that will bring professional teams like the NBA’s Knicks or MLB’s Yankees to fans in specific regions.
Pricing details for the new bundles remain under wraps, but industry analysts speculate that the Sports & Broadcasting Service could launch in the $40-$70 monthly range—mirroring the proposed cost of Venu Sports, a now-defunct joint venture between Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery that Fubo’s earlier antitrust lawsuit had blocked. The settlement of that litigation, part of the merger agreement, cleared the way for Fubo to craft its own sports-only package, bolstered by a $220 million cash infusion from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, plus a $145 million Disney loan due in 2026.
The merger also settles a contentious chapter for Fubo, which had long accused Disney and others of anti-competitive bundling practices that forced it to carry unwanted entertainment channels. Now, with newfound leverage and Disney’s backing, Fubo is poised to negotiate carriage deals independently, potentially expanding its RSN offerings—such as Bally Sports or MSG—into these bundles.
While the merger’s full integration is expected to take 12-18 months, pending regulatory approval, the immediate future remains unchanged—separate apps, separate experiences—but the promise of a streamlined sports streaming ecosystem signals a new era for cord-cutters craving choice and affordability in an increasingly fragmented market.
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Correction: Fubo says they plan to launch this even before the merger with Hulu + Live TV, so we have updated our story.