Sports Illustrated TV announced Wednesday that it is a now available on sports-first streaming service fuboTV, marking the official launch of SI TV as a 24-hour linear channel and its first distribution deal with an MVPD.
SI TV is now included as an add-on as part of fuboTV’s 15-channel ‘Sports Plus’ package, which is available for an additional $8.99.
“The opportunity to expand our distribution for the first time to linear TV with premier provider fuboTV is an incredible moment for our network,” said Josh Oshinsky, head of programming for SI TV at Meredith Corporation, in a statement. “Now even more TV-watching sports lovers will have access to content that has Sports Illustrated’s unparalleled storytelling, perspective and access. From original documentaries to studio shows to beloved sports-related acquired movies and shows, fuboTV’s subscribers can rely on SI TV for the most compelling sports stories, interviews, analysis and entertainment.”
SI TV launched last November on Amazon Channels, where it is also still available.
“Sports Illustrated is one of the biggest brands in sports media and an ideal addition to our sports-first live streaming lineup,” said fuboTV Head of Content Strategy & Acquisition Ben Grad. “We are thrilled to be the first to partner with SI TV as it launches its linear network, as we continue to super-serve sports fans.”
fuboTV’s Sports Plus package also includes NFL RedZone, six Pac-12 Networks regional channels, three Fox College Sports channels, GoITV, TyC Sports, Fight Network and FNTSY Sports Network.
