Fubo Sports Network, Canada’s Home of the Premier League, Now Available on Prime Video Channels in Canada

Rhea-AI Summary

Fubo Sports Network, owned by FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), has expanded its distribution in Canada through a partnership with Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime Video Channels. This marks the first time the sports network is available outside of Fubo's platform in Canada, making it accessible to Prime members nationwide. The network offers over 1,000 live events annually, including exclusive Premier League soccer matches and content from various sports leagues.

The collaboration aims to provide Canadian sports fans with premium content and exclusive live events. Fubo Sports Network's programming includes soccer, MMA, and partner content from leagues like Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, The Professional Fighters League, and World Poker Tour.

Positive

• Expanded distribution of Fubo Sports Network to Prime Video Channels in Canada
• Access to over 1,000 live sports events annually
• Exclusive Premier League soccer content now available on Prime Video in Canada
• Partnership with Amazon increases potential viewer base

Negative

• None.

Insights

Media Distribution Analyst

The partnership between Fubo and Amazon to bring Fubo Sports Network to Prime Video Channels in Canada is a strategic move for both companies. For Fubo, this significantly expands their reach beyond their own platform, potentially attracting new subscribers to their core service. The deal gives them access to Amazon's vast user base in Canada, which could boost viewership and ad revenue.

For Amazon, adding Fubo Sports Network enhances their sports content offering, particularly with the inclusion of Premier League soccer. This could help Prime Video compete more effectively with other streaming services in the Canadian market. The timing, coinciding with the start of the Premier League season, is particularly strategic.

However, it's worth noting that while this expands Fubo's distribution, it may also reduce the exclusivity of their content, potentially impacting their ability to attract subscribers to their main platform. The overall impact will depend on how well they balance wider reach with maintaining their core business model.

Sports Media Analyst

This partnership marks a significant shift in the sports streaming landscape in Canada. By bringing Fubo Sports Network to Prime Video Channels, it democratizes access to premium sports content, particularly soccer. The inclusion of over 1,000 live events annually, spanning from soccer to MMA, caters to a diverse sports audience.

The deal's emphasis on soccer, especially the English Premier League, is noteworthy. Soccer has a growing fanbase in Canada and this move could accelerate that trend. Additionally, the inclusion of niche sports like BKFC and PFL could help these leagues gain more mainstream exposure.

For sports fans, this deal lowers the barrier to entry for accessing premium sports content. However, it may also signal a trend towards fragmentation in sports broadcasting rights, potentially leading to a more complex and costly landscape for consumers in the long run.

Deal Expands Distribution of Fubo Sports Network, Previously Only Available in Canada Through Live Streaming Platform, Fubo

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a/ Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced the launch of Fubo’s owned and operated TV network, Fubo Sports Network, on Prime Video Channels in Canada. This marks the first time the sports network is available in Canada outside of a subscription to Fubo’s platform, making it accessible to Prime members across the country.

Fubo Sports Network on Prime Video provides subscribers full access to a thrilling live sports catalog from soccer to MMA, including over 1,000 live events each year. The agreement also brings Fubo’s exclusive soccer content to Prime Video in Canada, including the English Premier League. In addition to leading soccer matches, programming includes partner content from both breakout and niche sports leagues such as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and World Poker Tour, among others.

"We are thrilled to partner with Prime Video and bring Fubo Sports Network to its millions of engaged viewers in Canada,” said Ben Grad, senior vice president, strategic partnerships and operations, Fubo. "This collaboration is a major step forward in our mission to deliver premium sports content to Canadian sports fans and provide them with unparalleled access to exclusive live events and more of the programming they crave."

"We're delighted to bring Fubo Sports Network to Prime Video Channels in Canada, expanding our selection of live sports content just in time for English Premier League season start,” said Magda Grace, head of Prime Video Canada, Australia and New Zealand. “The addition of Fubo Sports Network underscores our commitment to delivering Canadian sports fans even more of the programming they want all in one place."

About Fubo Canada

Fubo is the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform operating in Canada, the U.S., France and Spain. In Canada, Fubo has become the premier soccer streaming platform with local and international top-tier soccer content along with a growing offering of linear sports and entertainment channels. Cord cutters can stream Fubo on mobile and connected TV devices, or on the web, at the fraction of the cost of a cable TV subscription.

About Prime Video

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favourite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports, including Prime Monday Night Hockey – also Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Fallout, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, and Road House; licensed fan favourites Vampire Diaries and Degrassi; exclusive sports such as Prime Monday Night Hockey, WNBA, NWSL, and ONE Championship; and programming from Prime Video Channels such as Sportsnet, Paramount+, Crave, Citytv+, STARZ, AMC+, Super Channel, BritBox, Hayu, STACKTV, a multi-channel service featuring 16 top-tier networks (Global, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, W Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Adult Swim, Lifetime, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, Treehouse, YTV, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD), via Prime Video Channels add-on subscriptions. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles, including blockbusters such as Despicable Me 4 and Bad Boys: Ride or Die, via the Prime Video Store. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favourite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.primevideo.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements of Fubo

This press release contains forward-looking statements of FuboTV Inc. (“Fubo”) that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our business strategy and plans, partnerships, sports programming and live events, and distribution. The words “could,” “will,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “approximate,” “expect,” “potential,” “believe” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that Fubo makes due to a number of important factors, including but not limited to the following: our ability to achieve or maintain profitability; risks related to our access to capital and fundraising prospects to fund our financial operations and support our planned business growth; our revenue and gross profit are subject to seasonality; our operating results may fluctuate; our ability to effectively manage our growth; the long-term nature of our content commitments; our ability to renew our long-term content contracts on sufficiently favorable terms; our ability to attract and retain subscribers; obligations imposed on us through our agreements with certain distribution partners; we may not be able to license streaming content or other rights on acceptable terms; the restrictions imposed by content providers on our distribution and marketing of our products and services; our reliance on third party platforms to operate certain aspects of our business; risks related to the difficulty in measuring key metrics related to our business; risks related to preparing and forecasting our financial results; risks related to the highly competitive nature of our industry; risks related to the potential launch of the joint venture by Walt Disney Company, Fox Corporation and Warner Brothers Discovery; risks related to our technology, as well as cybersecurity and data privacy-related risks; risks related to ongoing or future legal proceedings; and other risks, including the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions, future exchange and interest rates, and changes in tax and other laws, regulations, rates and policies. Further risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements are discussed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ending June 30, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and our other periodic filings with the SEC. We encourage you to read such risks in detail. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent Fubo’s views as of the date of this press release. Fubo anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. However, while it may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing Fubo’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

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Investor Contacts

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Media Contacts

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FAQ

What new distribution channel has Fubo Sports Network (FUBO) added in Canada?

Fubo Sports Network has expanded its distribution in Canada by launching on Amazon's Prime Video Channels, making it available to Prime members across the country.

How many live events does Fubo Sports Network (FUBO) offer annually?

Fubo Sports Network offers over 1,000 live sports events each year, including soccer, MMA, and other sports content.

What exclusive content does Fubo Sports Network (FUBO) bring to Prime Video in Canada?

Fubo Sports Network brings exclusive soccer content to Prime Video in Canada, including English Premier League matches.

What other sports leagues are featured on Fubo Sports Network (FUBO)?

Fubo Sports Network features content from various sports leagues, including Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The Professional Fighters League (PFL), and World Poker Tour.