ESPN+
From ~$11.99/mo
Fubo
From ~$84.99/mo
ESPN+ is a cheap add-on with exclusive events and extra leagues, but it is not a full live TV replacement. Fubo is a complete live TV service built around a deep sports channel lineup. ESPN+ wins on price and exclusives; Fubo wins as a full live-sports TV bundle.
Pick ESPN+ if you want a cheap add-on for exclusive events and extra leagues alongside your existing TV.
Pick Fubo if you want a full live TV service built around a deep sports channel lineup to replace cable.
ESPN+ and Fubo both serve sports fans, but they are different kinds of product. ESPN+ is a low-cost streaming add-on with its own exclusive events, out-of-market games, extra leagues, and ESPN originals — great as a complement, but it does not carry the full ESPN linear channel or replace cable. Fubo is a full live TV service with a sports-heavy channel lineup, local channels in many markets, and cloud DVR, designed to replace a traditional sports cable package.
On price, ESPN+ is around $11.99 a month while Fubo starts around $84.99, reflecting that Fubo is a complete TV bundle. The choice is mostly a cheap exclusives add-on (ESPN+) versus a full live-sports TV replacement (Fubo).
We compare live channels, exclusives, DVR, price, and coverage.
| Quick facts | ESPN+ | Fubo |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Add-on streaming | Full live TV bundle |
| Starting price | From ~$11.99/mo | From ~$84.99/mo |
| Live sports channels | Limited (own content) | Best-in-class |
| Exclusive events | Best-in-class | Good |
| Best for | Cheap exclusives add-on | Full live-sports TV |
Each row reflects the feature on each product's current public release.
| Feature | E ESPN+ | F Fubo |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive ESPN+ events & leagues | Best-in-class | Limited |
| Full live sports channels | Limited | Best-in-class |
| Local channels (many markets) | No | Yes |
| Cloud DVR | Limited | Best-in-class |
| ESPN originals & studio shows | Strong | Good |
| Replaces cable for sports | No | Yes |
| Lowest price | Yes | No |
| Multiple simultaneous streams | Limited | Strong |
Pricing and features change often. Always verify the current details on each product's official site. Last reviewed June 2026.
Things neither product's marketing page leads with.
ESPN+ is cheap and full of exclusives, but it is not a complete sports package and does not carry the main ESPN channel.
Fubo is a true live-sports replacement with many channels and DVR, but it costs far more as a full bundle.
Many fans pair them: Fubo (or another live TV service) for channels, ESPN+ for the exclusives.
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