Streaming Services review

Fubo review

Name: Fubo review
Item: Fubo
Rating: 8.6
Author: ChoosyOwl

Best for sports

Sports-first live TV streaming with locals in many markets and a cloud DVR. Sports fans who want national sports networks and local game broadcasts without cable. We rank it #4 of 8 in our streaming services comparison, with an editorial score of 8.6 out of 10.

Updated November 14, 2026By the ChoosyOwl editorial teamHow we rank

8.6/10

Our editorial score

Fubo scores highest among our picks on Local & sports coverage for sports fans, with a lineup built around national sports networks and local and regional sports channels in many markets, and well on Features with unlimited DVR and screens. It trails the leaders on Channel & content coverage outside sports and on Value transparency, because regional fees and plan differences take some checking.

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Quick facts

Our rank#4 of 8

Best forBest for sports

Service typeLive TV

Strongest forSports, locals

Cloud DVRUnlimited DVR; check current terms

Facts checkedNovember 14, 2026

Details are general and can change. Check current plans, prices and terms on the Fubo site. See the Fubo company profile in our brand directory.

Overview

Fubo is a live TV streaming service built around sports. Its lineup emphasizes national sports networks and, in many markets, local broadcast stations and regional sports networks, depending on location. It also includes news and entertainment channels, though entertainment is not its main focus.

Fubo's help center lists several English-language base plans with unlimited DVR and unlimited screens, 4K on its higher plans, and a Sports + News service in select markets. Subscribers to eligible base plans that carry ESPN can also activate ESPN Unlimited access at no extra cost, according to Fubo.

Ownership has changed: Fubo and Disney agreed in January 2025 to combine Fubo with Disney's Hulu + Live TV business, and the deal closed on October 29, 2025. Fubo's corporate site now says FuboTV owns both Hulu + Live TV and Fubo, and Fubo's SEC filings say Disney's Hulu holds a 70% voting interest in the company. The two services are still sold separately. Check the current lineup and plans on the Fubo site before you subscribe.

Pros and cons

Pros

Strong choice for watching live sports
Local stations in many markets
Sports-friendly guide and features
No annual contract

Cons

Entertainment lineup is thinner than the leaders'
Regional fees and channel availability vary by area
Several plans and add-ons to compare

Key features

Sports-focused live channel lineup
Local channels and regional sports in many markets (check your ZIP code)
Unlimited DVR and unlimited screens, per Fubo's help center
4K on higher plans
ESPN Unlimited access with eligible base plans

Who Fubo is for

A good fit if

Sports fans who want national sports networks and local game broadcasts without cable.

Look elsewhere if

Anyone who mostly watches entertainment and lifestyle channels.

How we scored Fubo

Our streaming services score weighs channel & content coverage (30%), local & sports coverage (20%), value transparency (20%), features (15%), device support & ease of use (15%). See the methodology.

Fubo alternatives

#1
YouTube TV
Best overall
Broad live TV lineup with local channels in most markets and an included cloud DVR.
- Live local channels in most US markets (check your ZIP code)
- Unlimited cloud DVR space
- Up to six household accounts and three streams at once
- Optional add-ons, including NFL Sunday Ticket and premium channels
9.3/10
Editorial score
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#2
Hulu + Live TV
Best live TV + on-demand bundle
Live TV channels plus Hulu's on-demand library and Disney bundle content.
- Live channels including locals in many markets
- Hulu on-demand library included
- Disney bundle content (check current bundle contents)
- Cloud DVR included; check current limits
9.0/10
Editorial score
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#3
DIRECTV (streaming)
Best for regional sports
Cable-style packages over the internet, with locals in every package and regional sports on higher tiers.
- Local channels included with every package (varies by market)
- Regional sports networks with CHOICE and higher
- Genre Packs such as MySports and MyNews
- Gemini streaming device or your own devices
8.7/10
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Fubo FAQ

Is Fubo good for sports?

Sports are Fubo's main focus, with a lineup built around national sports networks and local stations in many markets. Check the site for the channels available in your area.

Does Fubo include ESPN Unlimited?

Fubo says subscribers to an eligible US English base plan that includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited access at no extra cost by linking a MyDisney account.

Is Fubo merging with Hulu + Live TV?

The combination is complete. Fubo and Disney agreed in January 2025 to combine Fubo with Hulu + Live TV, and the deal closed on October 29, 2025. FuboTV now owns both services, which are still sold separately.

Sources and fact check

We checked the facts on this page against Fubo's own website on November 14, 2026.