The Best National Streaming Day Deals From Roku, DirecTV, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+ and More
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Even streaming services get their own holiday — and yes, today is that day. In honor of National Streaming Day on May 20, a slew of live TV and video-on-demand streaming services are rolling out deals for cord-cutters.
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Cleverly created by Roku in 2014, the self-promotion celebration is now an opportunity for other streamers to attract prospective customers and lure back former subscribers. The streaming device company is offering up to 90 percent off subscriptions to Apple TV+, MGM+, Shudder, Starz and other streamers and three months of Apple TV+ through May 22, while Roku players are on sale for $10 to $200 off.
And while some streamers aren’t offering official Streaming Day deals, mobile companies including Verizon and T-Mobile offer free subscriptions to Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix and others with select plans.
Below, see some of the best deals for National Streaming Day, plus a rundown of regular promos across the video-on-demand universe.
Apple TV+
The tech giant already offers a free seven-day trial to new users and three free months when you buy select new Apple devices. The service is $9.99 monthly and is home to award-winning films Killers of the Flower Moon and CODA, Emmy-wining series Ted Lasso, Severance, Loot, Palm Royale, Lessons in Chemistry, Silo, Shining Girls, Pachinko, and more shows and movies; live sports with Friday Night Baseball and Major League Soccer; and more. Learn more here.
If you’re a T-Mobile customer, you’ll get free Apple TV+ with the Go5G Next plan; learn more here.
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DirecTV Stream
May 20 and 21 only, get DirecTV Stream starting at just $49.99 per month plus tax for your first three months. Plus, enjoy a seven-day free trial; learn more at DirecTV here.
Disney+
Save on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+
Movie and TV lovers can get more for their money with the Disney Bundles which offer up to 44 percent off compared to signing up for your favorite streaming services separately. The Disney Bundle Trio includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ and costs only $14.99 monthly for the Basic ad-supported plan or $24.99 per month for the Premium ad-free tier. If you’re not a sports fan, the Disney Bundle Duo starts at $9.99 per month for Hulu and Disney+ with ads.
New or existing eligible Verizon customers also get the Disney Bundle Trio Basic for free with select Unlimited plans; learn more here.
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Frndly
New streaming service Frndly offers family-free live TV starting at $6.99 per month, and new subscribers enjoy a seven-day free trial. It includes over 40 channels, such as A&E, Hallmark, Lifetime, History, Ion and more, so you can watch everything from heartfelt movies and live sports to kid-friendly TV shows and documentaries.
Fubo
Try Fubo for free with a seven-day trial and get access to more than 180 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo, which starts at $79.99 per month for the Pro package. You can record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more (including Monday, Thursday and Sunday night football) and watch later on your smartphone, tablet or TV.
Other plans include the Elite package (over 250 channels) for $89.99 per month and the Premier tier (over 260 channels) for $99.99 per month that includes Paramount+ with Showtime; both also come with 4K streaming quality and streaming on up to 10 screens at once.
Hulu
Base plans from $7.99 per month
Hulu offers a 30-day free trial for eligible subscribers — one of its best streaming deals right now. After your first month, pay only $7.99 per month for the ad-free tier, which includes next-day access to network shows such as Abbot Elementary and Bravo reality series; access to Dune, Hulu Originals such as Emmy-winning shows including The Bear, Only Murders in the Building and Handmaid’s Tale; Planet of the Apes films; The Kardashians; and more.
If you want to expand your Hulu content library and save up to 44 percent off, try the Disney Bundle Trio Basic, which is $14.99 per month and includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ with ads.
T-Mobile customers also get Hulu with ads for free with the Go5G Next plan; learn more here.
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Max
For a limited time, Max is offering the B/R Sports Add-On (reg. $9.99 per month) for free for eligible new and existing subscribers and save up to 20 percent off with annual billing. Home to Warner Bros. Studios films, Max (formerly HBO Max) is $9.99 per month with ads, $15.99 per month with no ads and $19.99 per month for the Ultimate Ad-Free tier, while annual plans are $99.99 to $199.99 per year.
You can stream on two devices simultaneously in Full HD video resolution on Max’s With Ads and Ad-Free plans; the latter option gives you 30 downloads to watch on the go. The best Max streaming deal is the Utimate Ad-Free package,which includes 4K Ultra HD quality, immersive Dolby Atmos audio, 100 downloads and streaming on up to four devices at once — a great value for film, TV and sports lovers and those subscribing for a household.
Already a DirecTV subscriber? Get Max free for two months when you add it to your plan; learn more here.
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Netflix
Although Netflix itself isn’t offering any National Streaming Day deals, you can get the streaming service for free with Verizon’s Unlimited Plus plan (which also comes with Max with ads) and T-Mobile’s Go5G plans (select tiers also include Apple One and Hulu). Learn more at Verizon and T-Mobile.
Peacock
Peacock will be the exclusive streaming home of the Paris Olympics — and you have until July 17 to lock in the current rate of $59.99 for your first year before the price increases. Monthly subscribers will see the new rate beginning Aug. 17, so annual plans are the best way to lock in the lower price.
Peacock’s current rates are $5.99 a month or $59.99 annually for the ad-supported Premium tier or $11.99 monthly or $119.99 per year for the ad-free Premium Plus package.
One way to get Peacock for free? Sign up for an Instacart+ membership ($9.99 monthly or $99.99 annually) and the on-demand delivery service will cover your Peacock Premium subscription for as long as you’re a member.
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Paramount+
Save 50% off Paramount+ with Showtime
Through July 17, save 50% off the ad-free Paramount+ with Showtime plan (reg. $11.99 monthly) when you use the code THECHI.
New subscribers also enjoy a free seven-day trial for the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan (reg. $5.99 per month) and the Paramount+ with Showtime tier. Save 16% off with annual billing ($59.99 to $119.99 per year).
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Philo
Get seven days free when you sign up for Philo, which costs $25 per month and offers over 70 channels; learn more here.
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Sling
Packages on sale from $22.50 per month
Save up to 60% off your first month of Sling, which is regularly $40 to $60 per month. Depending on your region, get Sling starting at just $15 for the Orange plan that includes over 30 cable channels; $20 for the Blue tier (reg. $45 monthly) that comes with ABC, NBC and 40 other channels; or $35 for the combined Orange & Blue package (reg. $60 monthly) that includes 46 channels (including those in the individual Orange Blue plans) plus streaming on up to three devices. Learn more here.
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Starz
New and previous Starz customers can enjoy their first three months for $5 per month — a savings of 55% off the monthly rate. Starz usually costs $8.99 monthly or $74.99 per year and includes a seven-day free trial, and includes access to OUtlander, Gaslit, the Power Book franchise, BMF, Party Down and more.
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