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Title: The best streaming deals: Get one year of Paramount+ for $30, plus
save on YouTubeTV, Disney+ and more

Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:35 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/best-streaming...

Whether youΓÇÖre a true cord-cutter or you just want to watch the next season
of Stranger Things when it drops, everyoneΓÇÖs on the lookout for streaming
deals nowadays. Plenty have chosen VOD and live TV streaming services over
traditional cable in recent years, but the savings that choice got you just a
few years ago have somewhat evaporated now. Companies like Netflix, Disney,
Max and others have been consistently raising prices to the point where you
may question if streaming is even worth it anymore.

We at Engadget still think so, for many reasons, but you can (and should) be
smart with your money at the same time. Streaming deals are an option, even
if they donΓÇÖt come around with the same regularity as discounts on AirPods
do. If youΓÇÖre looking to save money and still stream all of the content you
want, Engadget can help by laying out the best streaming deals you can get
right now, how you can save with bundles and everything you should know
before paying for yet another streaming service.

Best streaming deals

True streaming deals can be hard to come by. Most often, theyΓÇÖll pop up
during the Black Friday shopping period. On occasion, weΓÇÖll see them
sparingly throughout the year and they usually take the form of a discounted
monthly or annual rate for a limited period of time. Also, true streaming
deals are typically on the ad-supported versions of a service, but once in a
while youΓÇÖll find a unicorn of a deal on a tier that has ad-free viewing.

If youΓÇÖre able to wait for a deal before subscribing to a streaming
service, we recommend doing so. YouΓÇÖll save money upfront and in the long
run, and you also have the option to cancel your subscription before the
price goes back up to the normal rate. Maybe you find you like the service so
much that youΓÇÖre fine paying full price for it ΓÇö thatΓÇÖs the ideal
situation. But if youΓÇÖre not compelled to keep that app on rotation in your
smart TV, most streaming services make it easy for you to cancel at any time.
With that said, these are the best streaming deals you can snag right now.

Paramount+ Essential for $30 for one year (50 percent off): New and returning
subscribers can get half off one year of Paramount+. That brings the ad-
supported Essential plan down to just $30 for the year, and the Premium plan
down to $60 for the year. A subscription will give you access to NFL content
on CBS and UEFA Champions League, along with shows like South Park, Tulsa
King, Tracker, Ghosts and more. The discount runs through September 18.

DirecTV starting at $50/month for one month ($35 off): All of DirecTV's
signature packages are $35 off right now for your first month when you sign
up. If you opt for the base "Entertainment" package, you'll spend $50 for the
first month and get access to over 90 channels, including many local stations
as well as ESPN, ESPN 2 and Fox Sports 1. You'll also be able to watch on the
go with the DirecTV mobile app.

DashPass Annual + HBO Max (with ads) for $96/year ($144 off): This offer
includes access to HBO Max with ads for no extra cost when you sign up for a
DashPass Annual plan. You can then decide to upgrade to Max Standard, which
removes ads, for a discounted rate of $11 monthly if you want. Aside from the
obvious streaming benefits, this deal gives you $0 deliver fees and lower
service fees on some restaurant DoorDash orders, five percent DoorDash
credits on pickup orders, on-demand grocery delivery and other members-only
exclusives.

Spotify Premium Individual (3 month) for $0 ($36 off): This is our favorite
music streaming service for podcasts and social features. Right now, users
who have not signed up for Spotify's Premium service before are eligible to
get three months for free. The Premium Individual plan lets you listen ad-
free and skip songs at will. You can also organize your listening queue and
download content for offline listening. Just be aware, your subscription will
auto-renew at the end of the trial period. So if you don't want to be on the
hook for the $12 monthly fee, set a reminder to cancel and go back to the
free version.

Fubo Pro for $55/month for the first month ($30 off): Fubo has introductory
discounts on most of its packages, and the Pro package is the least expensive
plan currently listed. It offers access to 224 channels, unlimited cloud DVR
and up to 10 simultaneous streams. It even includes regional sports content
from the NHL, MLB and NBA.

YouTube TV (three months) for $150 ($99 off): You can get three months of our
favorite live TV streaming service for $50 per month. That should give you a
decent chunk of time to see if the service is right for you while saving some
cash. The discount and trial are only open to new subscribers to YouTube
TVΓÇÖs base plan, which includes access to over 100 channels, unlimited DVR
space and six household accounts with the ability to stream on three devices
at once.

Sling Orange for $23/month for the first month (50 percent off): New
customers can get Sling Orange or Sling Blue for half off the usual price for
the first month, bringing the final prices to $23/month and $25.50/month,
respectively. Orange is likely best for sports fans, with eight exclusive
sports and family channels, while Blue includes 19 exclusive news and
entertainment channels. You can get both Orange and Blue access also for half
off for one month, or $33 total.

Peacock first responders discount ΓÇö one year for $48 (50 percent off):
Medical professionals and first responders can save 50 percent each year of
Peacock. The deal requires annual verification and is open to those who work
for either private or public institutions. Peacock has some great stuff to
watch, including Poker Face and Killing It and more.

Student discounts on streaming services

HBO Max student discount ΓÇö subscribe for $5/month (50 percent off): HBO Max
offers their ad-supported tier to students for half off the usual rate.
YouΓÇÖll just have to verify that youΓÇÖre a student through Unidays, and
make note that this offer is only good for up to 12 months of service.

Hulu student discount ΓÇö subscribe for $2/month (75 percent off): Those with
a valid student ID can get HuluΓÇÖs ad-supported tier for 75 percent off the
typical rate. TheyΓÇÖll keep the same sale price for as long as theyΓÇÖre a
student as well.

Spotify student discount ΓÇö Premium + Hulu with ads for $6/month (72 percent
off): SpotifyΓÇÖs student offer continues to be one of the best around,
giving you access to the Premium tier of the music streamer and HuluΓÇÖs ad-
supported plan for only $6 monthly. Purchased separately, youΓÇÖd pay $22 per
month for both of the services. Plus, the first month is free when you sign
up.

NBA League Pass student discount ΓÇö one year for $120 (40 percent off):
Students can get one year of League Pass for only $10 per month, which
includes access to NBA TV and the ability to watch classic and archive games
on-demand. On the NBA League Pass website, look for the student discount
banner at the top and follow the instructions to verify your student status.

Streaming bundle discounts

ThereΓÇÖs more consolidation happening now than ever before in the streaming
space, and that means there are more streaming bundle options. These bundles
offer you access to more content with one subscription price, but those
prices are typically higher than paying for a single service by itself
(obviously). It may be tempting to just get the bundle, but if only one of
those services in the bundle speaks to you, youΓÇÖll spend less overall by
just paying for the single service.

Speaking of a deep love for a single streaming service: if all of your
favorite shows are on Peacock or the latest releases on HBO Max consistently
bring you joy, consider paying for one year upfront. Subscribing with an
annual plan usually saves you money in the long term over paying on a monthly
basis. Unfortunately, not all streaming services (looking at you, Netflix)
have an annual subscription option. Here are some of the best streaming
bundles you can get right now.

Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max bundle with ads for $17/month: Ad-supported HBO Max is
included here, along with full, ad-supported access to Disney+ and Hulu.
YouΓÇÖll save 43 percent with this bundle, as opposed to paying for all three
services individually.

Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Premium for $20/month: Disney and Hulu offer a few
different bundles, which you can view in the drop-down lists under Choose
Your Plan. This bundle removes the ads from both Disney+ and Hulu (with the
exception of select live and linear content) and allows you to download
content for offline viewing. YouΓÇÖll save 42 percent with this bundle, as
opposed to paying for both ad-free tiers individually.

Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN+ for $96/month: This streaming bundle
amalgamation is a bit confusing but it does offer a lot: you get live TV
streaming via HuluΓÇÖs service plus access to the following VOD services:
Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+. Out of those three, only ESPN+ will have ads.

Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ Bundle Basic for $17/month: You get full access to
Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ content with this package, albeit with ads across the
board. This bundle price is 46 percent off the total price of all three
separate subscriptions.

Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ Bundle Premium for $27/month: Similarly to the Duo
bundles, the Premium version of the Trio removes ads from most content in
Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, and you can download content for offline viewing.
This price represents a 43-percent savings when compared to paying for all
three ad-free tiers separately.

Sling TV + HBO Max starting at $53/month: Sling TV and HBO Max have partnered
on a discount that gives new subscribers 50 percent off their first month of
Sling TV, plus $5 off monthly when you subscribe to the Sling TV + HBO Max
bundle. The standard price for the Sling Blue + HBO Max duo is roughly
$58/month, so you'll get a monthly discount of $5 off that. In addition, for
the first month only, you'll get half off the price of the bundle. The
promotion also applies to the Sling Orange & Blue + HBO Max package, which
has a standard price of $73/month.

Paramount+ with Showtime for $13/month or $120/year: This includes everything
in Paramount+ΓÇÖs Essential plan, except the ads, and also provides access to
Showtime content, live CBS streams and download features.

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