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Fubo Drops NBCUniversal Networks Amid Deal Dispute
22 Nov
Summary
- Fubo removed all NBCUniversal networks due to failed negotiations.
- The content blackout occurred after a Friday deadline passed.
- Fubo cited overly high pricing and packaging terms from NBCU.
The live TV streaming service Fubo has removed all NBCUniversal networks following a failure to reach a new content agreement. The programming blackout began Friday at 5 p.m. ET, after both parties could not finalize a carriage deal. Fubo stated that the terms offered by NBCUniversal were excessively high compared to those given to other distributors.
Negotiations aimed at renewing the long-standing content agreement concluded without success. Fubo indicated that NBCUniversal also refused to allow Peacock into its Channel Store, a feature provided to other similar platforms. Consequently, all NBCUniversal channels, including NBC and Bravo, are no longer available on Fubo.
This dispute comes shortly after NBCUniversal secured a new carriage deal with Google for YouTube TV. This agreement ensures YouTube TV continues to carry NBCUniversal’s full portfolio of networks. Fubo has announced potential credits for subscribers if the content blackout persists.
