Judge blocks Venu Sports launch for now

The ESPN–Warner Bros. Discovery–Fox mega sports streamer Venu Sports has been blocked by a judge in response to calls that its planned fall 2024 launch could cause antitrust concerns.

The injunction, issued Aug. 19, 2024, comes as part of a case brought by Fubo, a sports-focused streamer, who said in previously court documents that would could face insolvency should the Venu launch be allowed to proceed.

Venu had not announced a firm launch date and can appeal this ruling. 

Fubo attorneys said they plan to continue with their lawsuit against Venu.