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FuboTV 4K: Everything You Need to Know

FuboTV 4K: Everything You Need to Know

Sports fans demand the highest quality video, and fuboTV is an option that provides a great channel lineup and the highest resolution picture. If you’d like to watch live TV without a cable subscription, fuboTV is one of just two service providers to offer 4K. We’ll explain everything you need to know about watching in ultra-high-definition.

What is 4K?

4K is also called Ultra High Definition (UHD). Video is shown at 3840 x 2160 pixels, which is approximately four times the resolution of Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels). The increased resolution allows for a more detailed and lifelike image, making it especially great for larger displays or home theaters. 4K TVs are becoming increasingly popular, and many new models are now available on the market.

Although the image is remarkably lifelike, very few TV programs are shot in 4K. You’ll most frequently see sports in 4K, but not every event is shot with 4K cameras.

Importantly, you will need a 4K-compatible streaming device and television to be able to see the proper resolution.

How Much Does FuboTV 4K Cost?

To get 4K with fuboTV, you need to subscribe to the Elite Plan for $114.99 / month. You can try fuboTV for free to see if you like the experience.

The Elite plan includes the standard fuboTV channel lineup of 19 of the top 35 cable channels, but also includes fubo Extra and News Plus.

Fubo Extra Channels

ACC Network, ACC Network Extra, At Home with Family Handyman, BET Her, BET Jams, BET Soul, CNBC World, Curiosity Channel, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, FXM, Great American Faith & Living, GINX Esports TV, Great American Adventures, GSN, INWONDER, JusticeCentral.TV, LOGO, MLB Network, MTV Classic, MTV Live, MTV2, MTVU, Nat Geo Wild, NBA TV, NHL Network, Nick Music, Nicktoons, Outside Television, PokerGO, Revry, Scripps News, SEC Network, SEC Network+, Sony Movie Channel, TeenNick, Tennis Channel, and Zona Futbol

Fubo News Plus Channels

AfricaNews, Bloomberg+, Bloomberg TV, Cheddar, CNBC World, Euronews, i24 News, Law&Crime, NewsNet, Revry News, ROI TV, and The TYT Network

Can You Watch 4K Events for Free?

Yes. If FOX is airing a game in 4K, you’ll be able to watch it for free in the Fox Sports App. Simply sign into the app using your TV Everywhere credentials from fuboTV. Even if you don’t subscribe to the Fubo Elite Plan, as long as you are a Fubo subscriber, you can access the 4K content in the Fox or Fox Sports App.

What Channels Are Available in 4K?

Availability of 4K fluctuates from week to week. FuboTV hosts a page with a lineup of all upcoming 4K events. For now, the 4K lineup is usually limited to specific sporting events on NBC and FOX, including select Premier League, College Football, College Basketball, and NFL Games.

If you live in certain markets, you will be able to watch select games on NBC Sports Chicago and NESN in 4K.

Again, not every show or event is available in 4K. Some of the 4K content available is just upscaled from 1080p.

What Devices Are Needed to Stream 4K Content?

Device Type Model(s)
Amazon Fire TV1, 2 FireTV 4K FireTV Cube
Android Mobile Phones with HDR10 displays1, 2 Google Pixel 3/3XL/4/4XL/5/5XL Huawei P20 LG V30/V50 Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+/S10/S10+/Tab S3/Note 8 Sony Xperia XZ Premium/XZ1/XZ2
Android TV with 4K/HDR support1, 2 Hisense 4K TV NVIDIA Shield Sharp AQUOS 4K TV Sony Bravia 4K TV Xiaomi Mi Box S/2/3/4
AppleTV AppleTV 4K
Chromecast Ultra
Desktop/Laptop Browsers Safari (latest version)
Roku Roku Ultra Roku Premiere+ Roku Premiere Roku Streaming Stick+ 4K Roku TVs
Samsung Smart TV 2017 and newer 4K TVs
Vizio SmartCast TV 2016 and newer 4K TVs OLED P-Series M-Series V-Series
Xbox One3 Xbox One S Xbox One X Xbox Series X/S

In order to view channels in 4K, you must meet the following requirements:

  • You must stream from one of the above compatible devices.
  • Your device must have the latest version of the fuboTV app.
  • Your display or TV must be compatible with HDR10 (depending on the event).
  • Use an HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 compatible cable.
  • Minimum internet speed suggested - 25+ Mb/s

Can You Record 4K TV with FuboTV?

No. You can only watch 4K TV live.

What Other 4K Live TV Services Are Available?

If you’re interested in 4K, you may also consider YouTube TV. YouTube TV includes 32 of the top 35 cable channels, while fuboTV has 19. Overall, YouTube TV has 121 channels while fuboTV offers 197.

YouTube TV offers these channels that fuboTV doesn’t: AMC, Cartoon Network, CNN, Discovery, Food Network, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, and WE tv.

YouTube TV does require a higher-priced 4K add-on. It costs an additional $19.99/month, though you get the first month for free and your first year is $9.99/month.

Related: Full comparison of YouTube TV vs. fuboTV ►

Fubo

Fubo is a live TV streaming service with about 90 top channels that start at $79.99 per month. This plan includes local channels, 19 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs). In total, you should expect to pay about $94.99 per month, after adding in their RSN Fee. Fubo was previously known as “fuboTV.”

The streaming service does not carry channels from WarnerMedia-owned (CNN, TBS, and TNT), A+E (A&E, History Channel, and Lifetime), and AMC Networks (AMC, BBC America, and WE tv). So, in our experience, if you are looking to watch the NBA, which heavily plays on TBS and TNT, you may want to look at another live TV streaming provider.

But for other sports fans, especially those who want to stream local sports, Fubo is a great option in our opinion. They recently announced adding Bally Sports RSNs to their channel lineup and it is the least expensive option to get RSNs in many markets like Altitude, AT&T Sports, Fox Sports, Marquee, MSG, NBC Sports, and NESN. (Take a look at the full list of Fubo’s sports channels.)

Fubo also includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network, NFL RedZone , NHL Network, and beIN Sports (which is not available on most services). You can add Fox Soccer Plus as part of the International Sports Plus add-on for $7/month.

You can add the Fubo Extra ($8) to add ~38 channels including GSN.

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Ben Bowman was the Content Director of The Streamable. He cut the cord in 2009. He roots for all Detroit sports and is a fan of Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Edgar Wright, Paul Thomas Anderson, Billy Wilder, Buster Keaton, and the Coen Brothers. Ben streams on an Apple TV.

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