FuboTV and Weigel Broadcasting Co. Announce Multi-Year Agreement
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 6:10 am ET1min read
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Subscribers to Fubo's Pro and Elite channel plans can now stream Weigel's national entertainment networks, which include MeTV, H&I, and MOVIES!. Additionally, customers in the Chicago DMA will have access to WCIU-TV's local sports, news, and entertainment programming. WCIU-TV's sports coverage includes over 30 games from the WNBA's Chicago Sky during the 2025 season [1].
MeTV, America's No.1 classic TV entertainment network, presents over 60 different programs every week, featuring classics like M*A*S*H, The Andy Griffith Show, and Perry Mason. H&I, or Heroes & Icons, showcases a wide variety of heroic characters in iconic TV series. MOVIES!, America's classic movie destination, features a wide array of films from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema [2].
"We are thrilled to bring Fubo subscribers even more entertainment programming, including some of the most-loved TV shows and movies of all time," said Todd Mathers, executive vice president, content strategy and acquisition, Fubo. "Our subscribers in Chicago can also follow the Sky's pursuit of a second WNBA championship this season, as well as local news and entertainment content, with the addition of WCIU, The U to their channel lineup" [1].
Jim Hall, vice president, business development, Weigel Broadcasting Co., stated, "Weigel is excited to add our entertainment networks and Chicago's WCIU, The U to the Fubo platform. Giving viewers access to our programming, alongside the popular sports and general entertainment content that Fubo is well known for, is a win-win for their subscribers, our viewers and both our companies" [1].
The addition of these networks aligns with Fubo's mission to aggregate the best in TV, including premium sports, news, and entertainment content, through a single app. This strategic move is expected to further enhance Fubo's competitive position in the live TV streaming market.
References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/FUBOTV-INC-113838408/news/FuboTV-Inc-Adds-Weigel-Broadcasting-s-Networks-Including-Top-Rated-MeTV-and-WCIU-the-U-Chicago-50345982/
[2] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250626109745/en/Fubo-Adds-Weigel-Broadcastings-Networks-Including-Top-Rated-MeTV-and-WCIU-the-U-Chicago
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FuboTV has announced a multi-year agreement with Weigel Broadcasting Co. to distribute seven networks, including MeTV, H&I, and MOVIES!, as well as WCIU-TV in the Chicago DMA. Subscribers can now stream Weigel's national entertainment networks and access WCIU-TV's local sports, news, and entertainment programming. WCIU-TV's sports coverage includes over 30 games from the WNBA's Chicago Sky during the 2025 season.
FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) has announced a multi-year agreement with Weigel Broadcasting Co. to distribute seven networks, including MeTV, H&I, and MOVIES!, as well as WCIU-TV in the Chicago DMA. The new partnership will enhance Fubo's content offerings, providing subscribers with access to a wide range of entertainment options.Subscribers to Fubo's Pro and Elite channel plans can now stream Weigel's national entertainment networks, which include MeTV, H&I, and MOVIES!. Additionally, customers in the Chicago DMA will have access to WCIU-TV's local sports, news, and entertainment programming. WCIU-TV's sports coverage includes over 30 games from the WNBA's Chicago Sky during the 2025 season [1].
MeTV, America's No.1 classic TV entertainment network, presents over 60 different programs every week, featuring classics like M*A*S*H, The Andy Griffith Show, and Perry Mason. H&I, or Heroes & Icons, showcases a wide variety of heroic characters in iconic TV series. MOVIES!, America's classic movie destination, features a wide array of films from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema [2].
"We are thrilled to bring Fubo subscribers even more entertainment programming, including some of the most-loved TV shows and movies of all time," said Todd Mathers, executive vice president, content strategy and acquisition, Fubo. "Our subscribers in Chicago can also follow the Sky's pursuit of a second WNBA championship this season, as well as local news and entertainment content, with the addition of WCIU, The U to their channel lineup" [1].
Jim Hall, vice president, business development, Weigel Broadcasting Co., stated, "Weigel is excited to add our entertainment networks and Chicago's WCIU, The U to the Fubo platform. Giving viewers access to our programming, alongside the popular sports and general entertainment content that Fubo is well known for, is a win-win for their subscribers, our viewers and both our companies" [1].
The addition of these networks aligns with Fubo's mission to aggregate the best in TV, including premium sports, news, and entertainment content, through a single app. This strategic move is expected to further enhance Fubo's competitive position in the live TV streaming market.
References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/FUBOTV-INC-113838408/news/FuboTV-Inc-Adds-Weigel-Broadcasting-s-Networks-Including-Top-Rated-MeTV-and-WCIU-the-U-Chicago-50345982/
[2] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250626109745/en/Fubo-Adds-Weigel-Broadcastings-Networks-Including-Top-Rated-MeTV-and-WCIU-the-U-Chicago
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