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Should I Use fubo - Watch Live Sports & TV Without Cable TV | Try It Free?

fubo.tv·Analyzed 1 day ago··Based on 11 sources

Watch ABC, CBS, FOX, ESPN and other top channels live - without cable TV. On your phone, TV and more. No contract. DVR included.

Depends

Depends

Buy if your household watches live sports and wants regional networks, a 1,000-hour DVR and 4K without cable.

Sports fans: strong fit (280+ channels, 1,000-hr DVR). Casual TV watchers: less variety, higher bills than rivals.

Confidence: High

1M+

Subscribers

U.S. subscribers

$19.99/mo

Starting price

Three plans, up to $83.99

5 days

Free trial

No contract, cancel anytime

280+

Channels

Across advertised plans

Value for money3

Decent for sports; pricier than rivals

Ease of use4

Reviewers praise the browse-friendly app

Feature depth4

1,000-hr DVR, 4K, 280+ channels; less variety

Pros

  • Only way to get every Nielsen-rated sports channel without cable²
  • Up to 1,000 hours of DVR included
  • Strong regional sports network coverage in many markets
  • Stream on 10 devices at home plus 2 away
  • Local ABC, CBS, FOX stations in most cities

Cons

  • Less entertainment variety than other live TV streamers³
  • Top tiers climb to $114.98 monthly
  • Built primarily for sports lovers, not general TV fans³
  • 4K only on higher tiers

Gotchas

  • highPremium tiers and add-ons push total bills toward $95–115/month; confirm cart price before checkout.
  • mediumFirst-month discount ($54.99 vs $64.99) expires — full price renews automatically after month one.¹
  • mediumTrial length, taxes, fees and regional restrictions vary by plan — verify before entering payment info.
  • lowCurrent advertised trial is 5 days — older 7-day-trial articles are outdated.

Best for

  • Sports-first households
  • Regional sports (RSN) fans
  • Multi-TV families (10 home streams)
  • Cord-cutters wanting locals + big DVR

Not for

  • Non-sports and on-demand-only viewers
  • Anyone chasing the cheapest live-TV bundle
  • Viewers wanting broad entertainment variety
  • Fans outside regional sports coverage markets

Pricing

Entry plan

$19.99/mo

  • Cheapest of three advertised plans
  • DVR included

Fubo Sports (mid)

$54.99 first month, then $64.99/mo

  • FOX, FS1, ESPN, NFL Network, RedZone
  • MLB, NBA, NFL coverage

Elite / top tier

$83.99/mo (up to $114.98 with extras)

  • Largest lineup with 4K access
  • Premium extras included
  • Part of 280+ channel lineup

Security

No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Reviewers consistently call Fubo the sports-first live TV pick with strong regional sports access, while noting less non-sports variety than rivals.

Built primarily for sports lovers, Fubo TV offers a fun, browse-friendly app for a decent price—but you get less variety compared to other live TV streaming platforms.
Reviews.org
For 2025, fuboTV is one of the strongest picks for fans who prioritize local teams and regional sports access.
Reviews.com
Today, Fubo (formerly fuboTV) has more than one million U.S. subscribers and features a mix of sports, news and entertainment networks — plus local stations in most cities.
Michael Saves

Alternatives

Compare fubo - Watch Live Sports & TV Without Cable TV | Try It Free with each alternative.

YouTube TV

Frequent head-to-head rival; comparable lineup for sports fans

Hulu + Live TV

Disney/ESPN+ bundling and stronger entertainment variety

Sling TV

Guess: cheaper skinny bundle for lighter sports needs

Full analysis

Based on 15+ public sources: expert reviews, official pages, app listings, and pricing trackers.

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