Fubo has dropped all NBCUniversal networks after failing to reach a new agreement with the media company, TheWrap has learned.
The live TV streaming service confirmed the programming blackout, which occurred Friday at 5 p.m. ET after both sides failed to reach an agreement in the carriage dispute.
“Fubo has been engaged in good faith negotiations with NBCU to renew our long-standing content agreement to distribute their networks to consumers,” a Fubo spokesperson shared with TheWrap. “Fubo believes customers should have the option to choose among multiple distributors to access the content they love. Unfortunately, NBCU has offered terms regarding pricing and packaging that we believe are egregiously above those offered to other distributors our size.”
The spokesperson continued: “Additionally, NBCU will not allow Peacock ingested into the Fubo Channel Store despite that they have given this access to other channel stores. As a result, all NBCU networks have left Fubo as of 5 p.m. ET on November 21, 2025.”
Representatives for NBCUniversal did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
Fubo noted that they planned to credit consumers $15 on the next billing cycle if the NBCUniversal content remained off their service “for an extended period.”
This programming blackout comes on the heels of NBCUniversal striking a new carriage deal with Google in order to avoid a blackout on YouTube TV.
The new long-term deal, struck in October, allows YouTube TV to carry NBCU’s full portfolio of networks, including NBC, Telemundo, Bravo, etc. “Our new agreement with Google is a clear win for both our business and our viewers – underscoring the enduring value of our must-see shows, films, sports and live events while expanding our reach to even more audiences,” NBCUniversal platform distribution and partnerships president Matt Schnaars said at the time. “This agreement positions us for continued growth and reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment to fans across platforms.”
YouTube’s global head of media & sports Justin Connolly expressed a similar sentiment, noting the “deal builds on our long-standing partnership with NBCU while addressing the evolving media landscape and recognizing the importance of making content available where and how viewers want to watch it.”
