Fubo and NBCUniversal End Blackout, Restore Channels

Fubo and NBCUniversal have reached a new distribution agreement, ending a months-long blackout and restoring a major portfolio of sports and entertainment channels to the streaming service. The deal was announced on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and will see NBCUniversal programming return to Fubo's various subscription plans in phases, beginning immediately with Spanish-language channels ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

The blackout began in November 2025 after the two companies failed to agree on terms for a new carriage contract. At the time, Fubo accused NBCUniversal of demanding higher fees and insisting on multi-year commitments for cable networks that were slated to be spun off into a separate entity known as Versant. Fubo also alleged discriminatory treatment, claiming that rivals like YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video were permitted to integrate NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service directly into their platforms, while Fubo was denied that option. The dispute led to the removal of all NBCUniversal channels from Fubo, depriving subscribers of access to major programming including NFL Sunday Night Football, the Super Bowl, the Winter Olympics, and Premier League soccer.