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Fubo, NBCUniversal Reach Deal to End Months-Long Blackout

The agreement returns NBCUniversal channels to Fubo and removes a major content overhang for its sports-focused streaming business.

Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) check into the game as Argentina takes on Iceland in a World Cup Friendly match at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0.
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Overview

  • The companies announced a distribution agreement on Wednesday that ends a six- to seven-month carriage blackout that began in November 2025.
  • Telemundo and Universo were restored to Fubo immediately to ensure Spanish-language World Cup coverage, while NBC, Bravo, NBCSN and regional NBC Sports networks will reappear in a phased rollout over the coming weeks.
  • The deal restores a core portfolio of NBCUniversal channels on Fubo’s various plans, including NBC, Telemundo, Universo, Bravo, NBCSN and RSNs for the Bay Area, Boston, California and Philadelphia, though some networks tied to the planned Versant spinoff were not clearly confirmed in the initial announcement.
  • Fubo said the dispute grew from disagreements over pricing, forced bundling, Peacock integration rights and multi-year carriage demands tied to Versant, and it accused NBCUniversal of giving competitors preferential platform treatment during talks.
  • Restoring NBCU content should strengthen Fubo’s sports offering, produced a roughly 3% rise in Fubo shares, and removes a near-term competitive disadvantage for subscribers who missed marquee events during the blackout.