How Much Does Fubo TV Cost?

Last Updated on October 19, 2025 | Prices Last Reviewed for Freshness: December 2025
Written by Alec Pow – Economic & Pricing Investigator | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

Educational content; not financial advice. Prices are estimates; confirm current rates, fees, taxes, and terms with providers or official sources.

Cord cutters search for fubo tv costs because live sports is the last reason many keep cable. Fubo is built for sports fans, but monthly totals depend on plan, local sports fees, and add-ons. This guide explains base prices, typical add-ons, and how real households end up at very different bills. You will see where Fubo sits against Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, and DirecTV Stream, with current figures as of October 2025.

Prices move. Sports rights are expensive. Still, you can estimate your monthly bill once you know which plan tier you need, whether your ZIP code triggers a regional sports fee, and if you add RedZone or premium channels. Deals change quickly, but the math below will hold up for most viewers across the country.

Article Highlights

• Pro and Elite land around $85–$95 per month as of October 2025, according to Business Insider.
• New Sports Skinny bundle is $55.99 monthly after a $45.99 first month per Fubo Investor Relations.
• The regional sports fee can add up to $16.99 depending on location.
• Common add-ons run $11.00 for Sports Plus with NFL RedZone and $11.00 for Showtime.
• Hulu + Live TV sits at $83–$96 this month (Hulu + Live TV overview), YouTube TV at $82.99, and Sling can be $40–$46 with lighter sports.

How Much Does Fubo TV Cost?

Fubo sells a small set of live TV plans in the United States, plus a Spanish-language option and a new sports-centric bundle. The mainstream tiers most people compare are Pro and Elite. Multiple outlets reported a five dollar increase in January 2025, which pushed the typical range for Pro and Elite into the mid-eighties to mid-nineties per month. Business Insider summarizes the lineup as Pro at $85 and Elite at $95 with Latino at $14.99, all current for spring and still reflected in fall lineups.

TV Guide’s August update lists Pro at $84.99 with 230+ channels, unlimited DVR, and up to 10 at-home streams, while confirming Latino at $14.99 for 50+ Spanish channels. CableTV.com’s April review pegs Pro at $85 for 216+ channels, which lines up with these figures. Treat $85–$95 as the practical window for the main plans as of October 2025.

Fubo added a cheaper, sports-forward plan in September. The company’s investor page set the price at $45.99 for month one then $55.99 ongoing, branded as Fubo Sports or Sports Skinny, and TV Guide notes a five day trial tied to that launch. If you only need core sports channels and fewer entertainment networks, this plan can trim the bill in football season.

The regional sports fee matters. Fubo’s own support page states the fee is location based and up to $16.99 per month, shown during signup and itemized in billing. If your local lineup includes one or more regional sports networks, expect this on top of the advertised base price.

Plan snapshot (as of October 2025)

Real-life cost examples

Solo sports fan in Charlotte
You pick Pro at $84.99 to get local ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC plus ESPN. Your ZIP code includes a Bally-style RSN, so the regional sports fee shows as $16.99. You skip premium add-ons. Your monthly total lands near $101.98 before tax. The fee amount comes straight from Fubo’s billing support language and is visible during signup.

Family of four in Phoenix
You need extra streams for multiple TVs and tablets. Elite at $94.99 covers headroom on channels and streams. On Sundays you want RedZone, so you add Sports Plus with NFL RedZone at $11.00. No RSN in your ZIP code. Your bill is $105.99, and you can drop the add-on after the season.

Power user in Chicago
You watch soccer and prestige TV. Start with Elite at $94.99. Your market triggers the RSN fee at $16.99. Add Sports Plus with NFL RedZone for $11.00 and Paramount Plus with Showtime at $11.00. A realistic monthly total is $133.98 before tax. This is the scenario where Fubo can feel pricey.

Short take: the new Sports Skinny at $55.99 trims totals for viewers who only want live sports and basics, especially in markets without RSN fees. It will not replace the full cable-like lineup.

Cost breakdown

Start with the base plan. Pro at about $85 gets most households what they want, including unlimited DVR and generous at-home streams. Elite near $95 adds more channels and 4K content. CableTV.com and Business Insider both place these tiers in that range for 2025, and TV Guide’s snapshots are consistent on channel counts and features.

Add-ons move the needle. Sports Plus with NFL RedZone runs $11.00 per month and is the most common seasonal upgrade for football fans. Premiums like Paramount Plus with Showtime and Starz commonly price at $11.00 each. These are month to month, so sports viewers can add in September and cancel in January to avoid paying year round.

The regional sports fee is the wild card. Fubo says the amount varies by area, up to $16.99. It appears as a separate line on your bill and applies when your lineup includes one or more local sports networks. This fee is not a Fubo exclusive, but it is a major line item that pushes real monthly totals above the sticker price.

Streams and DVR no longer force extra payments on Pro and Elite. Unlimited DVR is standard in 2025, and the home stream cap is high enough that most families do not need to buy more. TV Guide and CableTV.com call out the at-home limit on recent plan pages and highlight that multi-device use is included. That is part of the value case against cable boxes and equipment rentals.

Finally, trials. Core Fubo plans commonly offer a seven day free trial for new customers. The new Sports Skinny launched with a five day trial. Trial length is not guaranteed, so always check the signup screen.

You might also like our articles on the cost of Netflix, YouTube Premium, or Paramount Plus.

Factors influencing the cost

Rights for live leagues drive everything. When leagues renegotiate, distributors face higher carriage costs, and prices follow. That helps explain the five dollar increase on Fubo’s core tiers in January 2025, which multiple outlets reported alongside similar moves from other live TV providers. Business Insider’s April brief captured the new range that has persisted into fall.

Competitor pricing sets a ceiling for what viewers will pay. Hulu + Live TV lists three current options as of this month, at $83 with ads, $96 ad free, and $82 for Live TV Only, with a limited-time ad supported promo and another increase scheduled on October 21. YouTube TV’s base price sits at $82.99 standard, with trial promos rotating through the year on its site. These anchor the neighborhood where Fubo must land to stay competitive, even with its sports tilt.

Seasonality matters. More households subscribe or upgrade during NFL, college football, and spring soccer runs, then pause add-ons in the off-season. That is why Fubo launched a $55.99 sports-centric plan right before kickoff. The platform is trying to catch value seekers who want ESPN, NFL Network, and college conferences without paying for hundreds of entertainment channels.

Local quirks also change the bill. If your DMA carries two regional sports nets, the fee tends to hit the top end. If your market lacks RSNs, your total is closer to the sticker. Fubo’s support article is the canonical reference for what will appear on your invoice.

This paragraph is intentionally long to mirror how layered a “simple” streaming bill can be when compared to a legacy cable invoice, since you start from a base like $85 for Pro, then layer a variable $0–$16.99 RSN fee depending on your ZIP code, then toss in $11.00 for Sports Plus with NFL RedZone if you care about every touchdown, perhaps another $11.00 for a premium like Showtime to keep prestige series in the rotation, and suddenly a household that thought it was buying one flat subscription is looking at $96 on the low end or $118–$133 on the high end in months when football and prestige TV overlap, which is still cheaper than many cable bundles that fold equipment rental into the price but shows how live sports economics shape streaming totals month by month.

Alternative products or services

Hulu + Live TV packages in October sit at $83 with ad supported Hulu, $96 with ad free Hulu, or $82 for Live TV Only. Hulu routinely bundles its on-demand library and Disney streaming, which can offset the lack of some niche sports networks.

YouTube TV is the default generalist pick at $82.99 standard. Unlimited DVR, a broad sports lineup, and frequent temporary discounts make it a steady comparator for Fubo’s Pro tier. Many sports fans keep YouTube TV for everyday viewing, then hop to Fubo during club soccer or regional baseball seasons if channel needs change.

Sling TV remains the cheapest path if you are willing to manage a lighter lineup. Its Orange and Blue plans commonly advertise in the $40–$46 area, often with half-off the first month. Sports coverage is more fragmented, and you may need to stack extras to approach Fubo’s breadth. TV Guide outlines those tradeoffs.

DirecTV Stream targets viewers who want closer to a cable feel. Its Choice and above packages often price in the $95–$140 range after intro promotions. The service can be compelling where you want regional sports without switching inputs or apps across multiple boxes, but the monthly total sits at the high end. See CableTV.com’s comparison page for posted rates.

Hidden costs to watch

Expect the RSN fee up to $16.99 where local sports networks are present. Sports Plus with NFL RedZone is $11.00 when you want it. Premiums like Paramount Plus with Showtime and Starz are $11.00 each. No equipment rental applies, and unlimited DVR on Pro and Elite avoids extra storage charges. Always confirm trial length on the signup page for your ZIP code.

Answers to Common Questions

How long is Fubo’s free trial in late 2025?

Core plans often show a seven day trial for first time customers. The Sports Skinny launch used a five day trial. Check the plan picker at signup for your ZIP code.

Does every market pay the regional sports fee?

No. The fee only appears in markets where your lineup includes one or more regional sports networks, and Fubo lists it as up to $16.99. You will see the exact amount during signup.

Is Fubo cheaper than Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV right now?

In most cases Pro and Elite total about the same as Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV before add-ons, then the RSN fee and sports extras determine the real monthly difference. Hulu sits at $83–$96 this month, and YouTube TV lists $82.99 standard.

What should a football fan buy if they want RedZone?

Stick with Pro or Elite and add Sports Plus with NFL RedZone at $11.00, or start with the $55.99 Sports Skinny bundle if you can live with a leaner entertainment lineup. You can cancel the add-on after the season.

Does Fubo have a budget plan for Spanish-language viewing?

Yes. Fubo Latino is $14.99 with 50+ channels in Spanish, unlimited DVR, and two streams. It remains one of the lower-cost live TV options for Spanish content.

Deals aside, build your bill from the base plan, add RSN if it applies, then layer the sports and premium channels you actually watch. That is the cleanest way to control the final number.