NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a/ Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), and NBCUniversal announced today the launch of 18 NBCU FAST channels that will bring popular and iconic sports, entertainment, news and Latino programming to the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform.
Four channels from Telemundo are launching today in Fubo’s Spanish-language Latino plan and all English-language channel plans, including the Free plan available to select customers. 14 additional channels will be coming soon to all Fubo English-language plans, including Free.
“We’re thrilled to bring Fubo customers a full suite of channels that lets them enjoy NBCU’s legendary content catalogue across a wide variety of genres,” said Todd Mathers, senior vice president, content strategy and acquisition. “From sports to entertainment and news programming, our English and Spanish speaking customers can stay entertained and informed with NBCU’s deep archive.”
"In partnership with Fubo, we are excited to launch NBCUniversal's premium portfolio of FAST channels, further expanding our presence in the ecosystem," said Matt Farina, senior vice president, NBCUniversal content distribution. "This collaboration will enable us to connect with our longtime fans while also introducing new viewers to our diverse library of content."
The full suite of NBCU FAST channels launching on Fubo include:
Noticias Telemundo Ahora (All channel plans): 24/7 Spanish-language news channel, featuring breaking news, live reports from major cities, and interviews with today’s leading newsmakers.
Telemundo al Dia (All channel plans): The most trusted news source for the Hispanic community in the U.S., offering the most important news and the latest in entertainment, realities and sports.
Telemundo Romance (All channel plans): Dive into heartwarming romantic comedies and emotionally charged dramatic sagas filled with love, passion, and revenge. Join the most beloved telenovela actors in series cherished by the Spanish-speaking audience, featuring unforgettable characters from shows like Aurora, Rosa Diamante, Pasión de Gavilanes, and Sangre de mi Tierra.
Telemundo Acción (All channel plans): Don't miss the most electrifying action! Experience recent fan favorites and the best hits from Telemundo, featuring fast-paced crime telenovelas. Immerse yourself in popular series and join iconic characters like Aurelio Casillas, Nacho Montero, Catalina Santana, and Vicenta Acero in thrilling titles such as El Señor de los Cielos, El Barón, Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso, and Señora Acero.
NBC Sports (All English-language channel plans): Stay updated on the latest in sports with entertaining talk programs, including Pro Football Talk and The Dan Patrick Show.
GolfPass (All English-language channel plans): Co-founded by global golf superstar Rory McIlroy, GolfPass is the hub for all things golf, offering thousands of tips and lessons, original entertainment, news and tournament highlights from GOLF Channel, and more.
Dateline 24/7 (All English-language channel plans): Stream Dateline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the Dateline 24/7 channel. Discover top true crime picks from the true crime original. All Dateline, all the time.
Oxygen True Crime Archives (All English-language channel plans): Oxygen True Crime Archives is your home for infamous cases, deep dives, and gripping moments of justice served.
American Crimes (All English-language channel plans): Explore the dark side of the American dream and life behind bars, featuring award-winning series American Greed and Lockup.
TODAY All Day (All English-language channel plans): Enjoy all four hours of the TODAY show every weekday starting at 11am ET plus show exclusives, celebrity interviews, health, wellness and more hosted by your favorite TODAY anchors.
Million Dollar Listing Vault (All English-language channel plans): Dig Deep into the many seasons of Million Dollar Listing, from LA to NY, SF to Miami! Bravo's MDL vault offers the best of real estate, with all the deals and drama.
E! Keeping Up (All English-language channel plans): Catch up with the Kardashians (and Jenners) from the start, with each breakup and breakdown that broke the internet.
SNL Vault (All English-language channel plans): See your favorite SNL characters, sketches, and hosts!
Real Housewives Vault (All English-language channel plans): Revisit the Real Housewives that launched the iconic franchise, showcasing the glitz, glamour and drama of the reality show’s wealthy female stars.
Top Chef Vault (All English-language channel plans): Bravo's Top Chef Vault features a rotating library of world-class chefs facing off in the ultimate culinary competition.
Bravo Vault (All English-language channel plans): From Shahs of Sunset to Flipping Out, Bravo Vault immerses you in all the high-sheen content and drama you love with our rotating content library.
Rotten Tomatoes (All English-language channel plans): Get your popcorn ready! Watch full-length feature films, from award-winners and cult classics to hilarious comedies and family favorites on the Rotten Tomatoes Channel.
NBC LX Home (All English-language channel plans): NBC LX Home is your place for breathtaking interior design, unbelievable transformations, home renovations, travel, adventure and more. Providing non-stop inspiration and celebrating life every day.
About Fubo
With a global mission to aggregate the best in TV, including premium sports, news and entertainment content, through a single app, FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO) aims to transcend the industry’s current TV model. The company operates Fubo in the U.S., Canada and Spain and Molotov in France.
In the U.S., Fubo is a sports-first cable TV replacement product that aggregates more than 400 live sports, news and entertainment networks and is the only live TV streaming platform with every Nielsen-rated sports channel (source: Nielsen Total Viewers, 2023). Leveraging Fubo’s proprietary data and technology platform optimized for live TV and sports viewership, subscribers can engage with the content they are watching through an intuitive and personalized streaming experience. It was the first virtual MVPD to launch 4K streaming and MultiView, which it did years ahead of its peers, as well as Instant Headlines, a first-of-its-kind AI feature that generates contextual news topics as they are reported live on air.
Learn more at https://fubo.tv
About NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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