Fubo Review 2025: Is It the Best Streaming for Live Sports and Entertainment?
Fubo still has the most sports channels in the game, but other entertainment channels are missing.
Fubo falls flat for the most part but still offers something for sports fans
Chantel here, and I’m disappointed in Fubo. Before 2024, I’d recommend this live TV service to everyone under the sun who is considering YouTube TV. Not anymore.
Don’t get me wrong, Fubo still has its perks, but only for specific TV-watching fans—we’re talking sports fans who don’t care about HGTV and Animal Planet. Yes, Fubo has all the sports channels you can think of, but you’d have to get by without TNT, TBS, and truTV for some basketball, baseball, and hockey games if you sign up with this live TV streaming service.
If you wanna try Fubo before you knock it, the service offers a 7-day free trial. If you want more information, it’s all here in our Fubo review.
How much does Fubo TV cost per month?
To cut a long story short, Fubo’s Pro plan costs $84.99 monthly for 219+ channels and includes regional sports networks (RSNs), which cost $12.00–$16.00 a month extra, so the plan really costs up to $100 monthly. (Hey, Fubo: That’s called a hidden fee, which streaming services aren’t supposed to have.)
Fubo’s other plan, Elite, costs $94.99 for 291+ channels and includes RSNs, but the fee is rolled into the price. (Hey, Fubo: That’s confusing—streaming services are meant to be simple.) If you must have Fubo, this is the plan I recommend. Its channel lineup includes networks for kids, newsies, reality junkies, and especially sports fans. No other live TV service offers this many channels for $95, so it’s a one-of-a-kind subscription.
If you’re considering the Pro plan because you have your wallet in mind, we’d honestly recommend YouTube TV’s plan instead. Fubo’s Pro plan is not worth $85—more on that in a bit.
Now, is Fubo worth any price? Scroll down below the table for our disappointment-filled spiel.
Fubo TV plans are pricey unless you want your TV en Español
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* RSN fee of $12–$16/mo. applies.
Is Fubo worth it?
Here we go (*clears throat*). Fubo went from being a sports streaming service to an excellent service for any home to an overpriced service for what it offers.
This live TV service was already on the edge for us because it didn’t have Warner Bros. channels, like TNT and TBS, for NBA and MLB watching. Now that Warner Bros. has merged with Discovery, Fubo no longer has HGTV, Discovery Channel, Investigation Discovery, Food Network, and other popular channels.
However, Fubo kept its pricing and channel count the same. How? Fubo added channels you’ve likely never seen before and could watch for free with The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, or Tubi. Fubo must bring its price down to be competitive, but at least its Elite plan remains one of the best for sports-watching families.
Does Fubo have extra fees?
Fubo has one fee that is both advantageous and disadvantageous for subscribers: a $12–$16 monthly fee for regional sports networks.
Why is it an advantage? Fubo is one of two live TV streaming services that offer a wider range of RSNs for you to watch your local NBA or MLB team, for example. So, if you’re a Golden State Warriors or Atlanta Braves fan, Fubo is your No. 1 pick. Check out all 35+ RSNs Fubo carries.
Why is it a disadvantage? Well, you can’t opt out of this fee if you don’t care to watch your local RSNs. That’s like paying for a monthly Chick-fil-A meal you’ll never get to eat.
Does Fubo have a free trial?
Fubo offers a 7-day free trial, which we like because you have to give it a test drive before you fork over your money. Head to our Fubo free trial guide to learn more about what it offers and how to cancel without paying.
Fubo has a lot of sports channels but lacks popular entertainment channels
Fubo delivers more sports channels you can find with any TV service (even DIRECTV STREAM, our Best of the Best for Sports pick).
I (Randy) recently updated the complete channel lineups for all three Fubo TV plans to show every entertainment, news, and sports channel Fubo offers. But while you’re here, check out this sneak peek at the sports channels offered in the Pro, Elite, and Latino packages.
- Pro: Big Ten Network, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, ESPN, Fox News, FS1, FX, Golf Channel, Hallmark Channel, Law & Crime, Marquee Sports, Nat Geo Channel, NFL Network, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Sport Stak, and Start TV, plus your regional sports networks (RSNs, which add $12–$16/mo. to the plan price).
- Elite: All of the above, plus ACC Network, ESPNU, FX Movie Channel, Great American Adventures, MLB Network, Nat Geo WILD, NBA TV, NHL Network, Nicktoons, SEC Network, Sony Movie Channel, Tennis Channel, and your RSNs—but the RSN fee is included in the plan price.
- Latino: beIN Sports Español, five Canela.TV channels, Cine Sony Televisión, Cinelatino, ESPN Deportes, Estrella TV, Filmex, Fox Deportes, Galavisión, GolTV, Nat Geo Mundo, Pasiones, and Única TV.
As mentioned earlier, Fubo no longer has Warner Bros. or Discovery channels. What does that mean? Well, I (Randy) can’t watch my favorite HBO and Adult Swim series. And Chantel, who also covers sports, can’t catch the live sports on TBS and TNT. That’s a dealbreaker for both of us. We also don’t like how Fubo tries to compensate for these missing channels with FAST channels you can watch with several different free services.
Scroll down a little to see the full list of missing channels on Fubo.
Fubo cut out Discovery channels from its lineups
Recently, the list of missing channels on Fubo got longer. Due to the Warner Bros. and Discovery merger, not only does Fubo not have TNT and TBS, but now it lacks HGTV and Food Network. So now we can’t watch some crucial sporting events or learn how to make Kardea Brown’s buttery lobster rolls.
Check out the list below to see if you can live without these channels.
List of missing channels on Fubo
- A&E
- AMC
- BBC America
- Boomerang
- Cartoon Network/Adult Swim
- CNN
- CNN International
- CNN en Español
- Discovery
- Food Network
- HBO
- HGTV
- HISTORY
- HLN
- IFC
- Lifetime
- Lifetime Movie Network
- TBS
- TLC
- TNT
- Travel Channel
- truTV
- Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Fubo features and user experience: DVR storage, streams, and video quality
Fubo’s features stack up competitively against other live TV streaming services, and we can get behind its new DVR, plentiful streams, and standard video quality.
Fubo upgraded its DVR storage in a timely fashion
Around the same time Fubo removed some key channels, it added unlimited DVR storage space. No longer are you restricted to 1,000 hours of DVR storage, and Fubo can now hang with the big dogs in this field (YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV).
We also like that you can hit record on any live event, and Fubo’s Cloud DVR will let you rewind to the beginning of that event. For example, I (Chantel) hit record on the VMAs last night when the show was already underway, and the Cloud DVR let me start from the beginning. (Randy , here: I experienced a similar situation yesterday, when I caught one of my favorite movies, An American Werewolf in London.)
We tried the same maneuver on YouTube TV, but we weren’t allowed to start the show from the beginning of the live broadcast.
Everyone can stream Fubo simultaneously
Do you have a huge family? No problem, says Fubo.
With Fubo’s Pro and Elite plans, up to 13 people can stream simultaneously thanks to the included Family Share + Unlimited Screens add-on. Here’s the asterisk: 10 of those streams can happen only on your home Wi-Fi network. The other three streams are mobile-only, for use laptops, phones, or tablets. You won’t be able to use these extra streams on smart TVs, streaming devices, or gaming consoles.
(The Latino plan allows only two simultaneous streams, but you can add Family Share for $5.99 a month).
So if your dad is streaming the golf tournament at home and you want to watch an NFL game on your buddy’s 85″ TV, no can do. Technically, anyway. I (Randy) think you could get around this restriction by connecting a laptop to the TV via HDMI.
Fubo streams in standard HD video quality
Like YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV, Fubo streams its live channels at 720p/60 fps. Where the three differ is that YouTube TV and Hulu Live offer some channels in 1080p, while you’ll only see that resolution in Fubo’s on-demand content.
Fubo does feature select sporting events in 4K on the FOX and NBC channels, like the UFL Championship and March Madness, but you’ll need the 4K Plus add-on ($4.99 monthly or free with the Elite plan) and a streaming device that supports 4K resolution—we recommend the Roku Ultra.
What are the downsides to Fubo?
While Fubo offers over 200 channels for a fair price, at least 25% of those channels are filler channels. It’s missing Warner Bros. Discovery channels, like TNT and Food Network. Fubo also charges a regional sports network fee of $12–$16 per month, which can also be advantageous depending on the sports teams you follow.
Fubo reviews from real customers
In our 2025 live TV streaming services Customer Satisfaction Awards survey, we asked 8,097 real customers of 7 top live TV streaming services to rate their particular streaming service. Fubo took last place in overall satisfaction with only 68% of customers claiming satisfaction. Fubo also had the lowest or next-to-lowest scores on 19 of 21 questions.
Fubo customers like the live TV streaming user experience (82% fifth highest) and Fubo’s unlimited cloud DVR (73%, third highest), but the service has big problems in every other area, especially pricing and channels.
We can see why customers are upset. In February 2023, Fubo raised prices by $5.00 monthly and introduced a regional sports network (RSN) fee (streaming services aren’t supposed to have hidden fees. In early 2024, the service again boosted prices by $5.00 a month and the RSN fee by $1.00 monthly. And then, as we mentioned earlier, there’s the whole dispute with Disney, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery that caused Fubo customers to lose access to so many popular channels.
We expand on this a bit more in our survey. This thread on the r/fuboTV subreddit has additional insights from real customers.
"They overcharge you and the customer service is outrageous. And they wonder why customers are running away."
Fubo review FAQ
How can I get Fubo for free?
Fubo offers a 7-day free trial before you commit to the $14.99–$94.99/mo. payment.
Is Fubo free with Amazon Prime Video?
Amazon Freevee allows you to watch Fubo Sports Network for free, but you won’t get access to Fubo’s full channel lineup. The only way to get Fubo for free is with its 7-day free trial.
Is Fubo cheaper than Hulu + Live TV?
Fubo is slightly more expensive than Hulu + Live TV. Fubo’s entry plan is $84.99 per month, and Hulu Live’s is $81.99.
Does Fubo have TNT?
Fubo doesn’t have Warner Bros. Discovery channels, which include TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery Channel, and more.
What is cheaper than Fubo?
Fubo’s starter plan is $85 per month, so both Sling TV ($45.99–$60.99/mo.) and Philo ($28.00/mo.) are significantly cheaper live TV streaming options. Hulu + Live TV’s base plan ($81.99/mo.) and YouTube TV ($82.99/mo.) are also slightly cheaper.
How much is Fubo TV?
Fubo TV costs $14.99–$94.99/mo. for 50–291+. Note: The Fubo Pro plan ($84.99 a month) has a regional sports network (RSN) fee of $12–$16 monthly. Fubo’s Elite plan rolls the fee into the package price ($94.99 per month).
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How we reviewed Fubo
To give you the most accurate and useful review, Chantel Buchi and Randy Harward:
- Signed up and tested Fubo firsthand on two smart TVs (one Samsung, one LG), the Roku Ultra, a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphone, and a Lenovo PC via the Google Chrome browser.
- Compared Fubo’s features and pricing against competitors like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV STREAM, and Sling TV.
- Checked streaming quality, including video resolution.
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