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How YouTube TV’s Sports Plus Compares To Fubo’s Sports Plus

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YouTube TV and Fubo both offer a Sports Plus add-on that can be bundled with a base plan to improve the variety of sports channels that a subscriber has access to.

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The name is not the only similarity between the two, as both live TV streaming services also charge $10.99 a month for their respective Sports Plus add-ons. In addition, both also unlock access to NFL RedZone, making them good upgrades for football fans.

Here we are taking a closer look at everything else that’s similar (and different) between YouTube TV and Fubo’s Sports Plus upgrades.

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Fubo vs YouTube TV — Sports Plus cost compared

As mentioned, both Fubo and YouTube TV charge $10.99 a month for their Sports Plus add-ons. While there is no difference in the price of the add-on, both Sports Plus upgrades require a base plan, and this is where the price varies.

Starting with Fubo, its cheapest plan is Pro and costs $74.99 a month. When then factoring in the price of the add-on, Fubo’s Pro plan with Sports Plus costs a minimum of $85.98 a month.

Fubo
fuboTV live guide listings$75+ a month
173+ channels
10 streams
1000-hour DVR
Save $20/mo For 2 Months

The minimum is important to note here, as Fubo also applies an additional regional sports fee in many locations. Due to this, the exact price a home ends up paying could be much higher.

Things are far less confusing with YouTube TV as there is only one English-language base plan, priced at $72.99 a month. When factoring in the cost of the add-on, YouTube TV’s base plan with Sports Plus costs $83.98 a month.

YouTube TV
YouTube TV live guide listings$73 a month
100+ channels
3 streams
Unlimited DVR
$50.99/mo for 3 months

Overall, YouTube TV is slightly cheaper in terms of the advertised price of the base plan and Sports Plus add-on. Again, depending on Fubo’s RSN fee, YouTube TV’s base plan and Sports Plus upgrade could end up being significantly cheaper.

Fubo vs YouTube TV — Sports Plus channels compared

Regardless of the price, if a live TV service’s add-on doesn’t include the exact sports channels and networks a subscriber wants, it’s not going to be worth a subscription.

Here’s a look at the full list of channels included with both Sports Plus add-ons.

Sports PlusFuboYouTube TV
ACC Network
beIN SPORTS
Billiard TV
B2SN
CAMPUSLORE SPORTS
ESPNEWS
ESPN U
FanDuel Racing
FanDuel TV
Fight Network
FOX Soccer Plus
FUEL TV
GAME+
Horse & Country
Impact Wrestling
MavTV
MLB Network
MLB Strikezone
NBA TV
Next Level Sports
NFL RedZone
NHL Network
Outside TV+
Pac-12 Network
PickleTV
PlayersTV
PokerGO+
Racing America
SEC Network
SportsGrid
Stadium
Tennis Channel
UNBEATEN
VSiN
World Poker Tour
Zona Futbol

While the table above indicates subscribers will get more with Fubo’s Sports Plus, that’s not the full picture. As these are add-ons, some of the channels offered by one live TV streaming service might already be available in the base package of the other live TV service.

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The table below includes all of the same Sports Plus channels listed in the table above, but adjusted to reflect any channels that are also included with the base plan. Hopefully, this provides a more accurate view of how Fubo and YouTube TV’s Sports Plus add-ons compare.

Sports PlusFuboYouTube TV
ACC Network
beIN SPORTS
Billiard TV
B2SN
CAMPUSLORE SPORTS
ESPNEWS
ESPN U
FanDuel Racing
FanDuel TV
Fight Network
FOX Soccer Plus
FUEL TV
GAME+
Horse & Country
Impact Wrestling
MavTV
MLB Network
MLB Strikezone
NBA TV
Next Level Sports
NFL RedZone
NHL Network
Outside TV+
Pac-12 Network
PickleTV
PlayersTV
PokerGO+
Racing America
SEC Network
SportsGrid
Stadium
Tennis Channel
UNBEATEN
VSiN
World Poker Tour
Zona Futbol

Once adjusted to include the channel available through the base packages, the picture looks a little different. Fubo still offers more channels with its Sports Plus, but YouTube TV has closed the gap a little.

In addition, YouTube TV also provides access to some sports channels that you don’t get with either Fubo’s base plan or Sports Plus add-on.

Technically, some of the channels missing from Fubo can be added through other add-ons. As an example, Fox Soccer Plus is available through the $6.99/month International Sports Plus add-on. Likewise, MavTV and Outside can be added with the $4.99/month Adventure Plus add-on.

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fuboTV and YouTube TV Sports Plus — recap

Fubo’s Sports Plus offers access to more sports channels, but the cost of the base plan and add-on is higher. Even more so if you live in an area where you are going to be subject to the additional regional sports fee.

There are also some notable differences in the channel lineups, and even when adjusting for the channels included in the base packages.

For example, sports channels included with Fubo’s Sports Plus that aren’t available through YouTube TV include B2SN, CAMPUSLORE SPORTS, FUEL TV, GAME+, Horse & Country, MLB Network, MLB Strikezone, Next Level Sports, NHL Network, Pac-12 Network, PickleTV, Racing America, UNBEATEN, World Poker Tour, and Zona Futbol.

Sports channels included with YouTube TV’s Sports Plus that aren’t available through Fubo (without paying for additional add-ons) include FanDuel Racing, FanDuel TV, FOX Soccer Plus, MavTV, Outside TV+, PlayersTV, PokerGO+, and VSiN.

Overall, and regardless of whether you sign up to Fubo or YouTube TV, and especially if you add either Sports Plus add-on, you will get access to a good selection of sports channels.

John Finn

By John Finn

John started Streaming Better to help consumers navigate the live TV streaming and subscription service landscape. John has been editing and writing about technology and streaming for online publications since 2014, and believes the best streaming approach is to rotate between services as needed.

John's preferred live TV streaming service right now is YouTube TV although he does tend to switch live TV services multiple times each year to keep up to date with their changes. Outside of live TV, John also actively streams HBO Max (for the shows), Peacock (for Premier League), and Paramount Plus (for Champion's League). However, John is also currently subscribed to Apple TV+, Discovery+, Hulu, Starz, Showtime, and Shudder.

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