YouTube TV vs Fubo (2026)
YouTube TV and Fubo are both licensed live-TV services in United States. This comparison lines up their current plans, channel line-ups, sports rights, simultaneous streams, recording and contract terms so you can pick the one that fits how you watch.
Side by side
| YouTube TV | Fubo | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $82.99/month (Base Plan) | from $84.99/month (Essential) |
| Channels | 100+ | 200+ |
| Sports rights | NFL (incl. NFL Sunday Ticket add-on), NBA on ESPN/TNT, MLB on FOX/FS1 | NFL, MLB, NBA |
| Simultaneous streams | 3 | 10 |
| Recording / DVR | Unlimited, kept 9 months | 1,000 hours |
| Free trial | 10 days | 7 days (varies by promotion) |
| Contract | None | None |
| 4K | Yes | Yes |
Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing.
Price
YouTube TV
| Plan | Monthly price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Base Plan | $82.99 /month | 100+ channels; promo $59.99 for the first 2 months |
| 4K Plus add-on | $9.99 /month | 4K where available, unlimited streams |
| Spanish Plan | from $34.99 /month |
Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing. Price not shown on the official page when checked; figure from the last public price list.
Fubo
| Plan | Monthly price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | from $84.99 /month | before the regional sports fee |
| Pro | from $94.99 /month | |
| Elite | from $104.99 /month | adds 4K and Fubo Extra |
Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing. Price not shown on the official page when checked; figure from the last public price list.
Channels and sports
YouTube TV
- NFL (incl. NFL Sunday Ticket add-on)
- NBA on ESPN/TNT
- MLB on FOX/FS1
- College football
- Premier League on NBC/USA
Fubo
- NFL
- MLB
- NBA
- NHL
- Soccer (beIN, FOX Deportes, Univision)
- Regional sports networks
Streams, recording and devices
YouTube TV
Simultaneous streams: 3 · Recording / DVR: Unlimited, kept 9 months
Fubo
Simultaneous streams: 10 · Recording / DVR: 1,000 hours
Verdict
YouTube TV is simpler and cheaper after fees; Fubo is the pick for regional sports networks and international soccer.
Switching or combining
Both services are contract-free on their monthly plans, so you can run YouTube TV for one season and Fubo for the next, or hold both during the months when their sports rights overlap. Cancel from the account page; there is no equipment to return.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, YouTube TV or Fubo?
Compare the first plan of each in the table above; the cheaper headline price is only half the answer because streams, recording and sports add-ons differ.
Which has more sport, YouTube TV or Fubo?
YouTube TV: NFL (incl. NFL Sunday Ticket add-on), NBA on ESPN/TNT, MLB on FOX/FS1. Fubo: NFL, MLB, NBA. Rights move between seasons, so check the current schedule.
Can I subscribe to both YouTube TV and Fubo?
Yes. Both sell monthly plans without a contract, so many households keep one all year and add the other for a specific season.
Which supports more simultaneous streams?
YouTube TV: 3. Fubo: 10.
Do YouTube TV and Fubo work on the same devices?
Largely yes: Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV / Google TV for YouTube TV; Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV for Fubo.