How to watch live sports on Fubo for free: Live stream the NFL, College football, MLB and more

Jordan Greer

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Fubo is one of the best options on the market, a streaming service that allows viewers to watch a wide array of content, including live sports. It offers more than 200 channels and several add-on options, giving you the ability to create a perfect plan.

The service is tailor-made for sports fans and those looking for an alternate option to cable. In the modern sports media landscape, it can be difficult to find exactly what you need. There are so many cable, satellite and streaming choices available, so how do you land on the right package?

Here is everything you need to know about Fubo, including the plans that are currently available for subscribers.

What is Fubo?

Fubo is a streaming service that is built for the modern sports fan. It allows cord-cutters to watch live games and record all of the action on Cloud DVR. In addition to sports coverage, Fubo also has plenty of entertainment and news channels.

Fubo subscription plans, prices

Here is a breakdown of each Fubo plan:

Essential ($59.99 for first month after free trial, then $84.99 per month)

  • 213 channels
  • Unlimited Cloud DVR
  • Watch on up to 10 screens at once

Pro ($64.99 for first month after free trial, then $84.99 per month)

  • 216 channels
  • Unlimited Cloud DVR
  • Watch on up to 10 screens at once
  • Regional NBA, NHL and MLB games

Elite ($74.99 for first month after free trial, then $94.99 per month)

  • 291 channels
  • Unlimited Cloud DVR
  • Watch on up to 10 screens at once
  • Regional NBA, NHL and MLB games
  • 4K included

Latino ($9.99 for first month after free trial, then $14.99 per month)

  • 49 channels
  • Unlimited Cloud DVR
  • Watch on up to two screens at once

NEW: Zee Family with International Sports Plus ($11.98 per month or $9.99 per month with annual plan)

  • 18 channels from South Asia
  • TV shows and movies in Hindi, Punjabi and other languages
  • International Sports Plus includes Willow, TyC Sports and more
  • Unlimited Cloud DVR
  • Watch on up to 10 screens at once

What sports channels are on Fubo?

Fubo features plenty of channels that broadcast live sports. (Note: You may need add-ons in order to access certain channels depending on your state.)

  • ABC
  • ACC Network
  • Big Ten Network
  • CBS
  • CBS Sports Network
  • ESPN
  • ESPN2
  • Fox
  • FS1
  • FS2
  • Golf Channel
  • NBC
  • NFL Network
  • SEC Network

Fubo sports add-ons

You can customize your Fubo package by choosing from these add-on options:

  • Adventure Plus ($4.99 per month)
  • International Sports Plus ($6.99 per month)
  • Sports Lite ($9.99 per month)
  • Sports Plus with NFL RedZone ($10.99 per month)
  • NBA League Pass ($16.99 per month)
  • MLB.TV ($29.99 per month)

NFL RedZone is a football channel that broadcasts every Sunday during the season, delivering highlights from each game. NBA League Pass gives basketball fans access to multiple streams for games, both live and on-demand. MLB.TV is essentially the baseball version of NBA League Pass, allowing streamers to watch out-of-market games.

What sports are available to watch on Fubo?

Fubo covers a variety of professional and collegiate sports. MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL games are shown on Fubo channels, as well as the biggest college basketball and football matchups. It covers the biggest sporting events of the year, including the World Series, NBA Finals, Super Bowl and Stanley Cup Final.

Fubo's coverage extends beyond the "Big Four," as it carries channels that air soccer matches, major golf and tennis tournaments, horse races and motorsports events.

Current Fubo offers and promotions

Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. For a limited time, you can get your first month of Fubo for as low as $59.99, a $25 savings.

How do I sign up for Fubo?

1. Go to the Fubo website. You will be able to choose the Essential, Pro, Elite, Latino or Zee Family plan.

2. Create an account by providing your email address, password and home zip code.

3. Select your preferred payment plan and provide your payment information.

4. If you have filled out all of the necessary fields, you will be able to start streaming your favorite sports.

Fubo pros and cons

Pros

  • Hundreds of channels and games: Regardless of which plan you choose, you will be able to watch all kinds of sporting events.
  • Unlimited Cloud DVR: If you want to rewatch your favorite moments or replay an entire game, you never have to worry about storage space.
  • Screen time for the whole family: With the ability to watch on up to 10 screens at one time, parents and children can pick their favorite programs without fighting for the remote control.

Cons

  • No Turner or Warner Bros. Discovery networks: Fubo's plans don't include networks like TBS and TNT, limiting coverage for certain sports.

Why you should trust The Sporting News

Our writers and editors have had hands-on experiences using Fubo in the United States and Canada. Through streaming live sports and other programs, we've been able to thoughtfully examine the various attributes Fubo brings to the table.

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Jordan Greer

Jordan Greer has been with The Sporting News since 2015. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is a graduate of Westminster College and Syracuse University.