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fuboTV & Disney Q&A: What Packages Get Disney/ESPN/ABC? What Local ABC Affiliates Available?

Earlier today, fuboTV announced a deal that will bring channels owned by Disney including ABC, ESPN, and Disney Channel to the service. Since the announcement, we’ve learned some details about which packages will carry each channel and what local ABC channels will be offered at launched.

While an exact date for the launch is not available, the channels will be added some time this summer.

What Channels Will Be in Fubo Standard?

fuboTV base plan will include ABC, ABC News Live, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Freeform, FX, FXX, and National Geographic.

Similar to a regional sports network, ACC Network and SEC Network will be available for customers in their local market. Those who want it outside of those markets will need to add Fubo Extra ($5.99) or Sports Plus ($10.99).

  • SEC Network: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas
  • ACC Network: Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia

What Markets Can You Stream ABC Live with fuboTV?

At launch, ABC will be available live in Disney-owned-and-operated markets including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Raleigh-Durham, and Fresno. However, all customers will have access to ABC on-demand.

Like other locals on fuboTV, they are expected to add additional local ABC affiliates as they reach agreements with major affiliate groups like Sinclair and Nexstar.

What Channels Will Be in Fubo Extra and Sports Plus?

ESPNU, ESPNews, SEC Network (out-of-market), ACC Network (out-of-market) will be available in Fubo Extra ($5.99) and Sports Plus ($10.99). FXM and Nat Geo Wild will be available in Fubo Extra.

Baby TV, ESPN Deportes, FOXlife, and Nat Geo Mundo will be available on Latino Plus. ESPN Deportes will also be available for those with the International Sports Plus plan.

Disney Channels Coming to fubo Standard Plan

Fubo YouTube Hulu AT&T NOW Sling TV
“fubo” “YouTube TV” “Hulu Live TV” “PLUS” “Orange” “Blue”
Free Trial Sign Up Sign Up Sign Up Get 50% Off Get 50% Off
$74.99 $72.99 $76.99 $54.99 $40 $40
ABC -
ABC News Live - - -
ACC Network - + $11 -
Disney Channel -
Disney Junior + $6 -
Disney XD + $6 -
ESPN -
ESPN2 -
ESPN3 -
Freeform -
FX -
FXX - + $6
SEC Network - + $11 -

Jason Gurwin has has spent the last 10 years in the technology, media, entertainment industries. For The Streamable, he specializes in all things media like streaming services, devices, and cord cutting.

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