World Cup streamers offer short free trials for lower-cost viewing
FuboTV, Peacock, YouTube TV and Fox One have trial offers that can help viewers watch World Cup matches at lower cost, The Verge reported.
By Maya Lindqvist · Senior Technology Correspondent
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Several streaming services carrying World Cup matches are offering free trials, giving viewers a way to reduce the cost of following the tournament. The cheapest full-tournament path identified by The Verge centers on FuboTV, with a short trial followed by a discounted first paid month.
The Verge reported that the main catch is eligibility: many of the trials are limited to new subscribers. The outlet also noted that viewers may need to combine offers if they want to stretch free access across more of the tournament.
FuboTV offers the broadest option
FuboTV can stream every World Cup match on all of its plans, according to The Verge. New members get a five-day trial, and the least expensive plan costs $9.99 for the first month after the trial before rising to $19.99 per month.
The Verge said paying for one month after the trial should cover all or most of the finals, making FuboTV the lowest-cost route it found for viewers who want access to every match. The outlet also reported that My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members who are new to FuboTV can claim a 30-day trial.
Peacock has a seven-day Amazon offer
Peacock Premium Plus is available with a seven-day free trial through an Amazon account, The Verge reported. After the trial, the plan costs $15.99 per month.
The Verge said the offer appeared on an Amazon account without Prime, though availability may differ by user. The outlet also found that some paid subscriptions can include access to Peacock Premium.
According to The Verge, some Xfinity Internet plans include Peacock Premium. Walmart Plus members can choose Peacock Premium or Paramount Plus Essential as a streaming benefit, but The Verge reported they can use only one at a time and must wait 90 days before switching between them.
YouTube TV and Fox One add shorter trials
YouTube TV is offering a 10-day trial for new subscribers to its Sports plan, The Verge reported. The plan includes Fox and 35 other networks.
After the trial, YouTube TV renews at $54.99 per month for the first year, according to The Verge. The outlet said that is $10 per month below the standard membership price.
Fox One also carries World Cup matches and gives new subscribers a three-day trial, The Verge reported. The service costs $19.99 per month after that and includes live and on-demand Fox programming.
What viewers should compare
- The Verge reported that FuboTV is the only option it listed as carrying every World Cup match across all plans.
- Peacock’s Amazon-linked trial lasts seven days, with paid access priced at $15.99 per month afterward, according to The Verge.
- YouTube TV’s Sports plan trial lasts 10 days and renews at a discounted first-year rate, The Verge reported.
- Fox One offers the shortest listed trial at three days, followed by a $19.99 monthly charge, according to The Verge.
The Verge’s comparison points to a trade-off between convenience and cost. Viewers who want the least complicated route to every match may be steered toward FuboTV, while those trying to spend less can use shorter trials from multiple services if they qualify.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.