ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s long-awaited sports streaming platform finally has a name: Venu Sports. The joint venture will offer one-stop access to live games using the latest technologies, making it the equivalent of Hulu for sports fans.
Venu Sports CEO Pete Distad stated that preparations for the platform are accelerating, with a focus on delivering a best-in-class product for sports enthusiasts. However, details such as pricing and launch timing have not yet been announced due to regulatory approval hurdles and ongoing negotiations with the NBA for rights renewal.
FuboTV has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the joint venture, claiming they have been prevented from offering a sports-only streaming service due to bundling requirements imposed by ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Many questions remain unanswered about the Venu Sports venture at this time, including how much NBA content would be available. Stay tuned for further updates as Venu Sports works towards its launch.
