Sling TV Blue vs FuboTV Pro

FuboTV Pro wins — FuboTV Pro wins for serious sports viewers who want dedicated sports channels and international coverage; Sling TV Blue …

Scores: Sling TV Blue 6.5/10 · FuboTV Pro 8.5/10

FuboTV Pro wins for serious sports viewers who want dedicated sports channels and international coverage; Sling TV Blue wins for cost-conscious viewers who primarily need ESPN and local sports.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Sling TV BlueFuboTV Pro
Monthly Price$45 (Blue)$79.99 (Pro)
Channels~45 (Blue)185+
Cloud DVR50 hours free / 200 for $51,000 hours
beIN Sports (soccer)$10/month add-onIncluded
MLB/NBA/NHL NetworksAdd-on requiredIncluded
4K Live SportsNoYes (select events)

Sling TV Blue

What works

  • Significantly cheaper — $45/month vs FuboTV's $80
  • Flexible add-on structure lets you pay only for channels you want
  • Available with no annual contract; easy to cancel between sports seasons

What doesn't

  • ESPN is on Orange tier — Blue + Orange costs $60, closing the price gap
  • Only 50 free hours of DVR — $5/month to upgrade to 200 hours
  • No NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, or Golf Channel in base Blue plan

FuboTV Pro

What works

  • 185+ channels including MLB Network, NHL Network, NBA TV, Golf Channel, Tennis Channel
  • beIN Sports included — best international football coverage of any live TV streamer
  • 1,000 hours DVR vs Sling's 50 free hours

What doesn't

  • $79.99/month is one of the more expensive live TV streaming options
  • Channel depth may exceed what many subscribers actually watch
  • App interface has had reliability complaints on some smart TV platforms

Bottom line

Our pick: FuboTV Pro.

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