After failing to reach a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, streaming service Fubo lost a list of networks as of 5:00 ET on Tuesday, April 30.
Fubo released the following statement:
Fubo has attempted to renew with Warner Brothers Discovery our Discovery content agreement for its networks including Discovery, HGTV, Food Network and TLC, among others, and to obtain license rights for its Turner sports networks TNT, TBS and truTV. Fubo offered Warner Brothers Discovery market rates for its content and, despite Fubo’s efforts to negotiate in good faith, Warner Brothers Discovery did not provide any counteroffer, and insisted on continuing to offer us above-market rates for its content. Fubo views Warner Brothers Discovery’s refusal to engage in good faith negotiations as another example of its abuse of massive market power that ultimately limits consumer choice.
It is always Fubo’s mission to offer a leading package of premium sports, news and entertainment content while also providing value and keeping costs as low as possible for consumers.
The channels impacted include:
- Discovery Channel
- TLC
- Animal Planet
- Investigation Discovery
- OWN
- Motor Trend
- Science
- American Heroes
- Destination America
- Discovery Life
- Discovery Family
- Discovery Familia
- Discovery en Espanol
- Hogar
- HGTV
- Food Network
- Travel
- DIY
- Cooking Channel
If you’re a cord cutter who wants to continue watching those channels without an expensive cable plan, you can still watch with the following streaming services.
DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM includes the full lineup of Warner Bros. Discovery channels in each of its four packages. Options start with the Entertainment package with 90+ channels for $79.99 per month. DIRECTV STREAM also comes with unlimited Cloud DVR and is the only live TV streaming service aside from Fubo to offer a full slate of regional sports networks (RSNs) with the Choice package and above.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV comes with a 95+ channel lineup, including the Warner Bros. Discovery channels. Hulu + Live TV stands out among the live TV streaming services because a subscription will also give you access to ESPN Plus and Disney Plus. Hulu recently introduced a 3-day free trial for testing out the service before committing to a monthly subscription.
Sling TV
Sling TV is the most affordable option for cord cutters who want to continue watching Warner Bros. Discovery channels without cable. While the service only has local channels in select locations and is missing some important sports channels, it’s a pared-down service that appeals to streamers looking for nationally aired games and entertainment channels.
YouTube TV
With 100+ channels in its base package and a sports add-on with over a dozen additional channels, YouTube TV is one of the most comprehensive live TV streaming services. You’ll also get unlimited Cloud DVR and sports features like Key Plays View, Stats View, and Fantasy Football View.
