Sports Streaming · Tool Face-Off

ESPN+ vs FuboTV

Quick answer

ESPN+ is the lean, cheap pick for die-hard ESPN content fans; FuboTV is the full cable replacement with live sports wall-to-wall. Different beasts, different budgets.

ESPN+

Your ESPN fix, minus the cable bill

3.8★

Our pick

FuboTV

The sports fanatic's cable killer

4.2★

Starting Price

~$11/mo (ad-supported ~$6/mo)

~$80/mo (Pro plan)

Live Channels

1 (ESPN+ stream only)

150+ channels

NFL Coverage

Limited (some international games)

CBS, Fox, NFL Network + RedZone add-on

MLB Coverage

Out-of-market games via MLB package add-on

Local + national MLB broadcasts

UFC / MMA

Exclusive UFC Fight Nights, prelims

No UFC exclusives

Soccer (Global)

LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup

MLS, Liga MX, CONCACAF, Ligue 1 + more

DVR Storage

No DVR

Unlimited cloud DVR (Pro & up)

Simultaneous Streams

Up to 3

Up to 10 (depending on plan)

4K Streaming

Select events only

4K Sports add-on available

Free Trial

No free trial

7-day free trial

On-Demand Library

Large (ESPN originals, classic games, 30 for 30)

Moderate on-demand, mostly live-focused

Bundle Option

Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+) ~$14-25/mo

No major bundle deals

ESPN+

Pricing★★★★★

Ease of Use★★★★½

Device Support★★★★½

Content Library★★★½☆

Live Sports Depth★★★☆☆

Local/Network Coverage★½☆☆☆

FuboTV

Pricing★★½☆☆

Ease of Use★★★★☆

Device Support★★★★½

Content Library★★★★½

Live Sports Depth★★★★★

Local/Network Coverage★★★★½

Worth knowing

FuboTV started as a soccer-only streaming service in 2015 before expanding to full sports coverage.
ESPN+ surpassed 25 million subscribers in 2023, fueled largely by UFC and soccer rights.
FuboTV carries regional sports networks (RSNs) in select markets — a rare feat among streamers.
ESPN+ does NOT include ESPN's main linear channel; you still miss Monday Night Football's primetime slot.
FuboTV's price has risen ~40% since 2020, putting it firmly in 'cable-adjacent' territory.

ESPN+ is owned by Disney, meaning your UFC binge is technically happening on the same platform as Frozen — let that sink in.

If you want

You want cheap UFC, soccer, and ESPN originals

ESPN+ is purpose-built for this and costs a fraction of any cable replacement.

→ Pick ESPN+

If you want

You want to ditch cable without missing a single game

FuboTV's channel depth, DVR, and local sports coverage make it the most complete sports cable replacement.

→ Pick FuboTV

If you want

You want the best NFL Sunday experience

FuboTV carries CBS, Fox, and NFL Network — ESPN+ has almost no NFL games.