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NBCUniversal Channels Remain Off Fubo as Carriage Dispute Deepens

Negotiations hinge on pricing, Peacock integration rights, plus Versant-related commitments after Disney's takeover of Fubo.

Sportscasters Chris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico on the field before announcing a game between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
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Overview

  • NBCUniversal networks were pulled from Fubo on Nov. 21 after a contract deadline passed at 5 p.m. ET without a renewal or extension.
  • Fubo says NBCU demanded egregious pricing, blocked a skinny sports bundle, refused Peacock integration granted to YouTube TV and Prime Video, and sought multi‑year terms tied to the Versant spinoff.
  • NBCUniversal counters that Fubo chose to drop its portfolio despite being offered rates and terms accepted by hundreds of distributors, including Hulu + Live TV.
  • The blackout covers NBC, Telemundo, USA, Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, Golf Channel, local affiliates and NBC Sports regionals, disrupting access to Sunday Night Football, NBA windows, college football and Premier League matches for Fubo subscribers.
  • Fubo pledges a $15 credit if the outage lasts and says DVR recordings remain until expiration, while many viewers are turning to Peacock, DIRECTV or antennas for stopgap access.