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Fubo reported strong Q3 2025 results with 1.63 million paid subscribers and $369 million revenue, highlighting growth and profitability ahead of its merger with Hulu + Live TV, which will make it the sixth largest Pay TV provider in the U.S.
Newsmax has expanded its partnership with Fubo, continuing distribution of Newsmax and launching Newsmax en Español on Fubo's platform, including its Latino plan, to provide diverse news coverage in English and Spanish.
The 2024 Miss Universe Pageant will be broadcast live from Mexico on November 16 at 8 p.m. ET on Telemundo. Viewers can watch it for free using a trial from Fubo. Alma Cooper, Miss USA 2024 and an active-duty Army officer, will represent the United States. The pageant, held in Mexico for the first time since 2007, will feature 30 semifinalists competing in various rounds, including swimsuit, evening gown, and a final question and answer segment.
Fubo CEO David Gandler criticized Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery as a "sports cartel" engaging in "borderline racketeering" during a conference call discussing the company's strong fourth-quarter results. Fubo filed a lawsuit against the joint venture and Gandler emphasized the importance of the legal battle, stating it is a "duel to the death" and crucial for consumers. The company aims to be free cash flow positive by 2025 despite facing competitive pressure and legal costs, and Gandler highlighted the need for parity in reaching carriage deals with large suppliers.
FuboTV Inc (FUBO) exceeded Q4 guidance with strong subscriber and revenue growth, reaching 1.618 million subscribers in North America, a 12% increase year-over-year, and generating $402 million in revenue, a 29% increase year-over-year. The average revenue per user (ARPU) in North America reached an all-time high of $86.65, a 15% increase. Despite reporting a net loss, the company showed improvements in key financial metrics, including adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. FuboTV's strategic investments and operational efficiencies position it for continued growth and progress towards profitability, with a focus on enhancing the streaming experience for consumers.
Fubo has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over their partnership to create a sports streaming platform, alleging that the companies have blocked its innovative sports-first streaming business and are now effectively stealing its playbook. Fubo argues that restrictive licensing terms and unfair bundling have forced it to pay for and distribute expensive non-sports channels that its customers do not want. The company is seeking to block or limit the venture and is also asking for economic parity of licensing terms and damages. The US government is reportedly reviewing the companies' plan to determine its potential impact on consumers.
The 2024 Super Bowl, Super Bowl LVIII, can be streamed on various platforms including Paramount+, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV, with CBS airing the game. Paramount+ offers a seven-day free trial and access to other CBS-aired games, while Fubo provides a sports-centric streaming service with a seven-day free trial and access to numerous channels. Hulu + Live TV also carries the live CBS feed and includes ESPN+ and Disney+. Additionally, NFL+ allows streaming of the game on mobile devices. Amazon Prime and Peacock do not offer streaming for the 2024 Super Bowl.
After its stock tumbled 23%, streaming pay-TV operator Fubo criticized the new sports streaming venture involving Disney, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros. Discovery, expressing concerns about fair market competition and the impact on consumers. Fubo, known for its sports-focused service, questioned the motives behind the joint venture and its potential to control a significant share of sports content. Despite the challenging economics of the pay-TV business, Fubo has managed to increase its subscriber base, while YouTube TV leads in scale among online pay-TV operators.
Fubo CEO David Gandler expressed frustration over the NFL's decision to exclusively air a playoff game on Peacock, stating that it could lead to consumers paying for the same content multiple times. He suggested that the FTC should investigate the matter for consumer protection. While the move was successful for Peacock, drawing significant viewership, it has sparked concerns among broadcast partners and competitors in the streaming industry.
Notre Dame football fans who don't have access to the Pac-12 Network can sign up for a Fubo free trial to watch the Irish take on Stanford in what may be the final college football telecast on the network. The game will be broadcasted by Ted Robinson and Yogi Roth, with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday. Notre Dame leads the all-time series 22-14 and will be looking to avenge their last meeting loss to Stanford in 2022.
Fubo has released an update for its Fire TV, Android TV, and Google TV apps, with an update for Roku expected later this week. The update includes new features and addresses user complaints about the Fubo user interface. Changes include thumbnail images for the currently playing program in the guide, scrolling program titles, a "Delete Recording" button for individual recordings, improved video playback, and fixes for bugs and crashes.
The Pac-12 college football Week 3 game schedule is underway, with notable matchups including No. 8 Washington vs. Michigan State, No. 16 Oregon State vs. San Diego State, and No. 13 Oregon vs. Hawaii. Streaming services Fubo and Sling offer Pac-12 Network, with Fubo also providing ROOT Sports for fans in the Pacific Northwest. Sling is the cheaper option, while Fubo offers more channels and allows for concurrent viewers. Alternatively, viewers can use an HDTV antenna to watch games broadcasted on NBC, ABC, CBS, or FOX.
Charter Communications, currently in a dispute with Disney, has arranged for its customers to have access to ESPN and other Disney-owned channels through a free trial with Fubo TV, Spectrum's preferred streaming partner. Spectrum has been directing customers to Fubo as it focuses on retaining more profitable services like wireless and broadband. This alternative is crucial for Spectrum customers who would otherwise miss out on watching games like Bills-Jets on Monday night.
Ryan Reynolds' new original series for his Maximum Effort channel, Bedtime Stories with Ryan, is set to premiere on Fubo on June 20. The show features Reynolds reading a mix of new and classic bedtime stories accompanied by music from Sleeping At Last, with the goal of helping viewers fall asleep. Reynolds said the show has been a dream of his for a while and is a reminder of the power of storytelling.