Disney’s Fubo Buyout Opens New Chapter in Sports Streaming as Industry Shifts

Recently, Fubo launched a fresh take on sports viewing. Their new service costs $55.99 monthly and brings more than 20 sports channels to screens. This move follows Disney's big play, taking a 70% stake in the company.

The service packs quite a punch. Viewers get ESPN channels, Fox Sports networks, and pro league stations. ABC, CBS, and FOX local broadcasts come too, but they're not in all areas. Sports fans can catch games on the NFL Network, watch college matches on SEC and ACC channels, and tune into tennis action.

"The launch delivers on the promise of flexible, affordable, consumer-driven content options within a larger, more resourceful platform," said David Gandler, Fubo's CEO, according to The Mix.

Each subscription includes ESPN's Unlimited plan at no extra cost. Viewers can record shows without limits, share with family, watch multiple games at once, and jump back to catch missed plays. Quick highlights and game markers make finding key moments simple.

The path here wasn't smooth. In 2024, Fubo took Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery to court over their Venu Sports plan. The dust settled in January 2025 when Disney stepped in to take control of Fubo.

This shook up the streaming world. Disney merged its Hulu + Live TV with Fubo's system, creating a powerhouse with 6.2 million viewers across North America. While this killed the Venu Sports idea, it put Disney at the wheel of Fubo's future.

At $55.99 per month, the price sits between cable packages and single-network options like Fox's $19.99 sports channel. The timing clicks perfectly with fall sports: just as football season kicks into high gear.

The service stands alongside Fubo's other choices: Pro, Elite with Sports Plus, and Latino packages. This marks a big step in Disney's plan to own the sports streaming game, putting shows, packaging, and delivery in one spot.