YouTube TV is the better pick for most households: it has TNT, TBS and CNN (Fubo does not), no extra fees, cheaper genre plans from $54.99, and NFL Sunday Ticket as an add-on.
Fubo is better if you need a regional sports network for your local team or your household watches on many screens at home (up to 10 at once on Pro and Elite). Budget for its regional sports fee of $3.99 to $16.99 a month, depending on your ZIP code.
Prices and channels checked October 2026. The table below updates automatically when providers change prices.
Fubo and YouTube TV are two of the most popular live TV streaming services, and both are built with sports fans in mind. Both include local channels in most markets, unlimited cloud DVR and no contract. They differ in price structure, which sports networks they carry and how many screens you can use. Here is how they compare.
Fubo vs YouTube TV at a glance
| Fubo | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $64.99 Sports + News | $54.99 Entertainment Plan |
| Estimated monthly | About $65–$82 cheapest plan plus required fees (box, broadcast TV, regional sports where they apply) | $54.99 no required extra fees listed |
| Type | Streaming | Streaming |
| Plans | Sports + News: $64.99 Pro: $88.99 · 210+ channels Elite: $98.99 · 270+ channels Elite with Sports Plus: $108.99 · 298+ channels Latino: $19.99 · 50 channels | YouTube TV (main plan, formerly Base Plan): $82.99 · 100+ channels Sports Plan: $64.99 · 30 channels Sports + News Plan: $71.99 · 50+ channels Sports + News + Entertainment Plan: $77.99 Sports + Entertainment Plan: $71.99 · 80+ channels Entertainment Plan: $54.99 · 55+ channels News + Entertainment Plan: $62.99 · 70+ channels News + Entertainment + Family Plan: $69.99 · 85+ channels Spanish Plan: $34.99 · 30+ channels |
| Extra fees | Regional sports network fee (mandatory where RSNs are carried, varies by ZIP): $3.99–$16.99/mo Equipment/box: $0 (streaming service, no box required) | None listed |
| Contract | No contract; cancel anytime (Fubo official site). Free trial available. | No contract; month-to-month, cancel anytime (no annual option) |
| Screens at once | Pro/Elite: Unlimited Screens, meaning up to 10 streams on the home network plus 3 away from home. Latino: 2 streams by default. | 3 simultaneous streams; up to 6 household accounts/members. 4K Plus add-on (reported $9.99/mo) allows unlimited streams on home network. |
| DVR | Unlimited cloud DVR included. Recordings expire after 9 months (Fubo official plans page). | Unlimited cloud DVR storage included in all plans; recordings kept for 9 months |
| Local channels | Yes. Local ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC are included (listed on Fubo's homepage). Which locals you get depends on your market/ZIP. NBC returned after the NBCUniversal dispute ended in June 2026. | Yes - local ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX (plus PBS, The CW, Telemundo where available) included in most markets, including in the genre plans (Sports, Entertainment, etc.); availability varies by ZIP code |
| Only on this one* | — | CNN, TNT, TBS |
| Full lineup | Fubo guide | YouTube TV guide |
* Among popular channels our guides list as missing on the other service. Data from our lineup guides. Confirm prices with the provider before you sign up. Compare with your channels
Price: plans and the fees on top
- YouTube TV: the main plan is $82.99/mo with 100+ channels. Since 2026 it also sells smaller genre plans: Entertainment ($54.99), Sports ($64.99), News + Entertainment + Family ($69.99) and others. There are no box, broadcast or regional sports fees; only taxes are added.
- Fubo: Pro is $88.99/mo (210+ channels) and Elite $98.99/mo (270+ channels, 4K included). A cheaper Sports + News plan ($64.99) is offered in selected markets. In many ZIP codes Fubo adds a regional sports fee of $3.99 to $16.99 a month, so Pro can cost over $105.
- Add-ons: NFL RedZone comes with a Sports Plus add-on on both (YouTube TV’s is $10.99/mo). YouTube TV’s 4K Plus is about $9.99/mo; on Fubo, 4K is included with Elite.
Both services raise prices from time to time and run first-month promotions, so check the current offer on the provider’s site.
Sports: which one has your games?
- Regional sports networks: this is Fubo’s main selling point. It carries RSNs in many markets (with the RSN fee), but not FanDuel Sports Network, so check your team’s network by ZIP code. YouTube TV carries some RSNs, such as NBC Sports regional networks, on its main plan in their home areas.
- TNT, TBS and truTV: YouTube TV has them; Fubo does not. They carry NHL games, MLB postseason games and the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
- Football: both have ESPN, FS1, NFL Network and your local CBS, FOX and NBC. Only YouTube TV sells NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market Sunday games. College fans get Big Ten Network on both; Fubo lists SEC Network and ACC Network on Pro.
- Soccer and international sports: Fubo started as a soccer service and still carries more international sports channels.
Channels beyond sports
YouTube TV is the more complete package: CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TLC, Hallmark, Bravo, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network are all available, plus local ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS in most markets.
Fubo does not carry CNN, TNT or TBS, and several lifestyle channels are only in higher tiers or not confirmed. If news and entertainment matter as much as sports, YouTube TV is the safer choice. Tick your must-have channels in our comparison tool to check.
Screens, DVR and 4K
- Screens at once: Fubo Pro and Elite allow up to 10 streams on your home network plus 3 away from home. YouTube TV allows 3 at once (up to 6 household members); the 4K Plus add-on unlocks unlimited streams at home.
- DVR: both include unlimited cloud DVR storage and keep recordings for 9 months.
- 4K: included with Fubo Elite; on YouTube TV it needs the 4K Plus add-on.
- Contract: neither requires one. You pay month to month and can cancel any time.
Which should you pick?
Pick Fubo if
- Your local team's games are on a regional sports network that Fubo carries in your ZIP code.
- Several people in your home watch at the same time (up to 10 streams at home).
- You want 4K included (Elite) and you do not need TNT, TBS or CNN.
Pick YouTube TV if
- You want TNT, TBS and CNN along with ESPN and your local channels.
- You want a cheaper genre plan, such as Sports ($64.99) or Entertainment ($54.99), instead of a full package.
- You want NFL Sunday Ticket, or a simple bill with no regional sports fee.
Bottom line
For most households YouTube TV is the better value: broader channels, cheaper plan options and no extra fees. Choose Fubo when a regional sports network or lots of simultaneous screens is the deciding factor. Compare them with your own channels.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fubo cheaper than YouTube TV?
Usually not. YouTube TV's main plan is $82.99 a month with no extra fees, while Fubo Pro is $88.99 plus a regional sports fee of $3.99 to $16.99 in many ZIP codes. YouTube TV also sells cheaper genre plans from $54.99. Fubo's $64.99 Sports + News plan is only offered in some markets.
Is Fubo or YouTube TV better for sports?
It depends on your teams. Fubo carries more regional sports networks and international sports. YouTube TV has TNT and TBS, which Fubo lacks, and is the only one that sells NFL Sunday Ticket.
Does Fubo have TNT, TBS or CNN?
No. Fubo does not carry TNT, TBS or CNN. YouTube TV carries all three.
Does YouTube TV have regional sports networks?
Some. YouTube TV carries certain regional sports networks, such as NBC Sports regional networks, on its main plan in their home areas. Fubo carries more RSNs overall, but not FanDuel Sports Network. Check your team's network by ZIP code.
How many screens can watch at once on Fubo and YouTube TV?
Fubo Pro and Elite allow up to 10 streams on your home network plus 3 away from home. YouTube TV allows 3 at once, or unlimited at home with the 4K Plus add-on.
Do Fubo and YouTube TV have unlimited DVR?
Yes. Both include unlimited cloud DVR storage and keep recordings for 9 months.