Pay-TV provider Fubo has launched a skinny sports bundle with the goal of delivering an array of programming for sports fans at a reasonable price.
Beginning September 2, Fubo Sports will carry more than 20 broadcast and sports-focused networks with extensive national and local college and pro coverage. The service will start off in select markets and then roll out more widely.
The cost will be $55.99 a month, with a $10 discount for the first month. The price point is well below that of conventional pay packages like YouTube TV, which is $82.99 a month. It is, however, $15 more than a notable recent entrant, a bundle of ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer service and Fox One .
Fubo, which was founded 10 years ago as a sports-centric operator, had long sought to scale its leaner bundle he