FuboTV Makes Rare Move, Cuts Monthly Subscription Prices by Up to 14.8 Percent
In a surprising move, FuboTV has announced that it will lower the monthly fees for some of its subscription plans, marking a rare decision among streaming services. The price reductions, which take effect starting January 1, 2026, are expected to bring costs down by as much as 14.8 percent.
The new pricing structure includes three main tiers: Essential, Pro, and Elite. The Essential plan, previously priced at $85 per month, will now cost $74. In contrast, the Pro tier will drop from $85 to $75, while the Elite plan will decrease from $95 to $84.
Fubo's move comes amid a controversy surrounding the streaming service's lack of NBCUniversal channels, including local affiliates and several regional sports networks. The blacked-out channels, which include Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, and USA Network, have been missing since November 21. Fubo had previously announced that it would provide $15 credits to affected subscribers.
Fubo has accused NBCUniversal of using its "maligned bundling tactics" to force the streaming service to carry expensive non-sports channels at a cost. The company claims that NBCUniversal is trying to overcharge Fubo for Versant, a new streaming platform set to launch in January. Fubo's lower prices may be seen as a tactic to pressure NBCUniversal into reaching a deal.
The price reduction could signal that Fubo might not want the blacked-out channels back, or it might simply aim to offer a more competitive pricing structure to regain subscribers. Fubo has struggled with pricing increases and has faced criticism from customers who feel they are being pushed towards higher costs compared to other streaming services.
By cutting prices, Fubo is attempting to maintain its value proposition as a premium live TV streaming service. The move could help the company compete better with larger streaming services like YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video, which have significantly more subscribers.
In a surprising move, FuboTV has announced that it will lower the monthly fees for some of its subscription plans, marking a rare decision among streaming services. The price reductions, which take effect starting January 1, 2026, are expected to bring costs down by as much as 14.8 percent.
The new pricing structure includes three main tiers: Essential, Pro, and Elite. The Essential plan, previously priced at $85 per month, will now cost $74. In contrast, the Pro tier will drop from $85 to $75, while the Elite plan will decrease from $95 to $84.
Fubo's move comes amid a controversy surrounding the streaming service's lack of NBCUniversal channels, including local affiliates and several regional sports networks. The blacked-out channels, which include Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, and USA Network, have been missing since November 21. Fubo had previously announced that it would provide $15 credits to affected subscribers.
Fubo has accused NBCUniversal of using its "maligned bundling tactics" to force the streaming service to carry expensive non-sports channels at a cost. The company claims that NBCUniversal is trying to overcharge Fubo for Versant, a new streaming platform set to launch in January. Fubo's lower prices may be seen as a tactic to pressure NBCUniversal into reaching a deal.
The price reduction could signal that Fubo might not want the blacked-out channels back, or it might simply aim to offer a more competitive pricing structure to regain subscribers. Fubo has struggled with pricing increases and has faced criticism from customers who feel they are being pushed towards higher costs compared to other streaming services.
By cutting prices, Fubo is attempting to maintain its value proposition as a premium live TV streaming service. The move could help the company compete better with larger streaming services like YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video, which have significantly more subscribers.
. I've been thinking about switching to them because their sports packages seem really cool, but the original price was kinda steep. Cutting 14.8% off the Essential plan makes it more affordable for me 
. It's also interesting that they're trying to negotiate with NBCUniversal again - I hope they can get some of those channels back 
. This move could help them compete better with other streaming services, which is great news for customers like us 
. FuboTV might be onto something here...
i think this is a clever move though they need to bring back those channels ASAP tho but at least now we can get that essential plan down to $74 
it feels like they're trying to show nbcu who's boss by being all like "hey guys, we don't wanna pay for ur channels anymore" 
meanwhile their competition is just sitting there watching them make a move 
. Cutting prices won't solve anything, it'll just make them look like they're being forced into a corner. And honestly, who needs lower prices when you have to pay for ads anyway? They should be focusing on getting those channels back instead of trying to sweet-talk their way out of the situation 
The whole thing feels like a game of tug-of-war between Fubo and NBC... and honestly, it's kinda exhausting 
. I hope this price cut actually results in more channels coming back online 
. I mean, 14.8 percent is still a pretty big drop, but it's better than nothing, right? 
. It's not the end of the world or anything, but it'll definitely make some people happy (or at least not so mad) 
.
!
fubotv is lowering their prices by up to 14.8% which is a huge deal especially for those on the essential plan. i mean who doesn't love saving $$$ 
not sure if it's cuz they're still having issues with nbcuniversal but i think its good for consumers 
? Maybe this is an opportunity for them to re-evaluate their strategy and figure out what they're doing right (or wrong) 
! Maybe we'll finally see those channels back on? We'll just have to wait and see what's in store for 2026 
Fubo's been struggling to keep up with other streaming services, and it looks like they're trying to make things right. Cutting prices by 14.8% is no joke! That's a pretty big chunk of change 
. I don't think Fubo's making any threats here, it just seems like they want to attract some subscribers back 
. At the end of the day, consumers win! They get more bang for their buck 
.
.
The price cuts might also put pressure on NBCUniversal to rethink their bundling tactics... maybe they'll reconsider adding those channels back? 
!
i know they've had some issues with nbcuniversal channels but idc, their prices are still kinda steep 
fuboTV is def winning this round 
. It's like they finally realized we're not made of money 
.