Sling TV vs Fubo: Which Wins in 2026?

Both are legitimate live-TV streaming services — but they suit different viewers. Here's how Sling TV and Fubo stack up on price, channels and value.

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Sling TV

$40/mo

The cheapest way into live TV

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Fubo

$85/mo

Built for live sports fans

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	📺 Sling TV	⚽ Fubo
Starting price	$40/mo	$85/mo
Channels	30–45+	180+
Cloud DVR	50 hrs included	1,000 hrs included
Simultaneous streams	1–3	10
Free trial	First month half-price	7-day free trial
Best for	Budget-focused cord-cutters	Sports super-fans

Quick verdict

Choose Sling TV if…

You want budget-focused cord-cutters. Lowest entry price of any major live-TV service.

Choose Fubo if…

You want sports super-fans. Best sports channel coverage of any streamer.

On price: Sling TV is the cheaper option at $40/mo.

Sling TV

Lowest entry price of any major live-TV service
Pick Orange or Blue to match the channels you actually watch
No contract — cancel anytime
Fewer local channels than rivals
Only 1 stream on the Orange plan

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Fubo

Best sports channel coverage of any streamer
Huge 1,000-hour DVR and 10 simultaneous streams
Strong 4K coverage for select events
One of the pricier options
Missing some Turner channels (TNT/TBS)

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