Fubo Adds Weigel Broadcasting’s Networks Including Top-Rated* MeTV and WCIU, the U Chicago
WCIU, The U Carriage Includes 30+ Chicago Sky (WNBA)
Games This Season
Subscribers of Fubo’s Pro and Elite channel plans can now stream Weigel’s national entertainment networks while customers in the Chicago DMA also have access to WCIU-TV’s local sports, news and entertainment programming. WCIU, The U’s sports coverage includes more than 30 games from the WNBA’s Chicago Sky during the 2025 season.
“In partnership with Weigel Broadcasting, 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
“Weigel is excited to add our entertainment networks and Chicago’s WCIU, The U to the Fubo platform,” said Jim Hall, vice president, business development, Weigel Broadcasting Co. “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.”
The Weigel networks launching on Fubo include:
MeTV: MeTV, America’s No.1 classic TV entertainment network, presents over 60 different programs every week, more than any other network featuring classic TV. MeTV shows include classics like M*A*S*H, The Andy Griffith Show, All in the Family, Perry Mason, Carol Burnett, Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies animation, Gunsmoke, Adam-12, Leave It to Beaver, The Waltons, The Three Stooges, The Love Boat and dozens more. Plus, fans of all ages enjoy our original MeTV hosted horror movie show Svengoolie, our original weekday morning show Toon In With Me, and our original pop culture series Collector’s Call. MeTV is “Memorable Entertainment Television” for the whole family to enjoy.
H&I: Heroes & Icons presents a wide variety of heroic characters showcased in iconic TV series, heroes who are aspirational, inspirational, or just plain fun. Western heroes, Justice heroes, bold and All-American heroes, H&I has them all! Featured series include NCIS, Walker: Texas Ranger, Nash Bridges, Black Sheep Squadron, The A-Team, MacGyver, Hawaii Five-O, Batman, Adventures of Superman, Wonder Woman, all five-live action original Star Trek TV series and more!
MeTV+: MeTV+ is the companion network to MeTV, America’s #1 classic television network. Offering everything viewers love about MeTV, plus more, MeTV+ is home to even more Memorable Entertainment Television favorites from our deep library. Weekdays tune in for timeless TV dramas including Police Woman, TJ Hooker, The Mod Squad, The Streets of
MeTV Toons: MeTV Toons is dedicated exclusively to the very best of classic animation, from
Catchy Comedy: Catchy Comedy is America’s front row to fun, showcasing some of TV's greatest comedy series, headlined by the funny women and men who became audience favorites, household names and TV legends. Weekdays in daytime catch the ground-breaking and hilarious leading ladies of television comedy. In primetime, the legendary comedies from Norman Lear take center stage. In late nights, it’s a celebration of TV’s smartest and best written comedies. And every weekend, enjoy the Catchy Binge from our deep library of TV comedy favorites. Catch all the smiles, catch all the fun, catch all the laughs on Catchy Comedy.
MOVIES!: The Movies! TV Network is America’s classic movie destination. Showcasing our “Reel Variety” from the Golden Age of
Story Television: Story Television is a broadcast TV network focused exclusively on history and world events, presenting real people, historic moments and riveting stories that span from across the ages to the present day. On Story Television, every moment is dedicated to compelling stories rooted in historical and factual events and the real people who dared to explore, experiment, and expand the world around them. Stories include those of military and combat, innovation, world events, American history, modern achievement, unexplained phenomena and biographical profiles. Story Television, every moment tells a story.
WCIU, The U Chicago: WCIU, The U is Chicago’s go-to local independent entertainment station, with well-known sitcoms, court programming, dramas and talk. WCIU, The U is also the broadcast home of the WNBA Chicago Sky, Illinois High School Association Championship Football and Basketball, and Game of the Week featuring girls and boys high school sports.
*Source: Nielsen NNTV; Year-to-date 2025 (12/30/24-6/8/25); Live+Same Day; Panel Only; Program Average Total Day. Persons 2+ = Total Viewers
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About Weigel Broadcasting Co.
Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in
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