First, it wants to use the free streaming service to drive brand awareness - and, ideally, have cord-nevers subscribe to one of its premium pay-TV bundles. The company has two goals for Fubo Sports Network. “It’s a more edgy version of a sports network,” said Gandler. Original programming is scheduled to include a weekly sports talk show a strip of original video podcasts and content from partners including simulcasts of their produced shows and sports highlights.Įventually, Gandler envisions Fubo Sports Network to be a full 24-hour service, modeled on the way Cheddar (acquired this spring by cable operator Altice USA) stepped up from broadcasting live financial news a few hours daily to becoming (more or less) a fully scheduled network. Original studio shows are slated to debut this August, along with sports-themed movies. Gandler hopes to expand distribution with additional partners to reach up to 50 million homes by August.įor the June 27 launch, existing FuboTV Network content will migrate to Fubo Sports Network, including “The Football Report” covering soccer and re-airings of other features. The network also will be available on FuboTV’s base subscription package. households via smart TVs, mobile, web, and streaming set-top boxes. Initially, Fubo Sports Network will be available on Xumo, a free, ad-supported service available in 35 million U.S.
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