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Streaming isn’t the affordable affair it used to be. Buzzy content is now spread out across multiple streaming services, from Only Murders in the Building on Hulu to Severance on Apple TV+ to 1923 on Paramount+ and more. Live sports, meantime, are still largely only available on cable TV channels (meaning you’ll also want a live TV streaming service). In short, cord-cutting isn’t as budget-friendly as it used to be. But, in our opinion, it’s still preferable to the headache of outdated cable or satellite packages.
Luckily, there are ways to save on your streaming lineup. Many of the top streaming services online run discounts during the holidays or offer cost-saving bundle deals. Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the best holiday streaming deals happening right now to help you save on your monthly streaming bill.
Best Streaming Deals Right Now
Discounts and promos on streaming services can be tricky to find (if available at all), and they’re almost always available for a limited time only. We’ve rounded up the best streaming deals available right now on services from Hulu to ESPN to Philo. Follow our links to claim the offers for yourself.
Best DirecTV Deals
➤ Get up to $40 off first month
➤ HBO Max, ESPN, and/or Hulu/Disney+ included in certain plans.
➤ Plans start at $19.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
DirecTV has pivoted to streaming and now offers some of the best value when it comes to cord-cutting. The service delivers hundreds of live TV channels without the hassle of cable boxes, satellites, or contracts.
DirecTV has some of the best deals of any streamer right now, including discounts and bundle deals. Right now, subscribers can get up to $40 off their first month of service for DirecTV’s Entertainment plan. In addition to 90+ live television channels, You can also get 130+ MyFree DIRECTV channels, unlimited cloud DVR recording and services like ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost.
Other current DirecTV deals include an offer for four free months of Spotify Premium streaming, and an offer for three free months of HBO Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, STARZ, Cinemax and MGM+ at no additional cost. Best of all? Every plan starts with a five-day free trial. See all the DirecTV holiday deals here.
Best Fubo Deal
➤ Get up to $25 off first month
➤ Plans start at $45.99/month (with deal)
➤ Five-day free trial
One of the best live TV streaming services for cord-cutters is Fubo, which carries up to 300+ channels. Plans normally start at $73.99/month for the Fubo Pro package, but right now the streamer is offering up to $25 off your first month, bringing that starting price (for one month) down to just $48.99. The Pro plan includes 200+ channels, ESPN Unlimited, local channels and live local sports, and the ability to stream on up to 10 devices at a time. Even better? New subscribers get a five-day free trial. See the latest Fubo holiday offers here.
Best Philo Deal
➤ Get HBO Max, Discovery+ with subscription
➤ Save 24% off
If you’re primarily looking to stream entertainment channels like MTV, History Channel, and BET, check out Philo. The budget-friendly cable streaming service offers a great lineup of 70+ channels and costs just $25 a month right now with its latest holiday offer. Philo also recently added HBO Max and Discovery+ as part of that subscription price, in addition to the entire AMC+ library, making this an excellent bundle deal. See more details here.
Best ESPN, Hulu, Disney+ Deal
➤ Get Disney+ & Hulu included with ESPN bundle
➤ Save 44% off
➤ Lock in the price for a full year
ESPN just launched a new app, ESPN Unlimited and the service delivers live sports channels, documentaries, specials and ESPN+ content, all in one place for $29.99/month. There’s also a bundle option that includes Hulu and Disney+ for $54/month, but right now, ESPN is offering that bundle for $29.99/month for a whole year. In other words, it’s like you’re getting Hulu and Disney+ for free for 12 months.
Best STARZ Deal
➤ 73% off first three months
STARZ — home to original series like Power and Outlander — is running a great deal right now that brings the price of your first three months down to just $9 total. The premium streamer normally costs $10.99/month, but you can get it now for just $3/month, meaning you’ll be saving a whopping 73%.
Best Sling Deal
➤ 50% off Sling Orange + Blue plans
➤ Sling 1-Day Pass from $4.99
The budget-friendly live TV streaming service Sling is even more affordable right now. The streamer is currently offering 50% off your first month of the Sling Orange + Blue plans, bringing the starting price down to just $33 for the first month. Get 50+ channels include ESPN, CNN, TNT, NFL Network, Bravo and more. Sling also offers passes for one-day, three-day or seven-day streaming, ideal for catching must-see sports games or for holiday viewing.
Best Hulu Deal
➤ Get Hulu for free with select T-Mobile plans
➤ 30-day free trial
If you want to subscribe to Hulu, the streamer is currently offering a 30-day free trial for its on-demand service (with ads). Sign up for the free trial here. Another way to get Hulu for free: T-Mobile customers can get “Hulu on Us.” Hulu is joining Apple TV and Netflix as a free streaming service included as part of T-Mobile’s “Go5G Next Plan.” See if your current T-Mobile plan qualifies or sign up for the streaming deal here.
Best Hulu + Live TV Deal
➤ 95+ live TV channels
➤ Disney+, ESPN included
➤ Three-day free trial
Hulu is also running a great deal on its larger Hulu + Live TV package, which includes 95+ channels, ESPN, and Disney+ all in one package. Normally $89.99 a month, the streamer is currently offering a rare three-day free trial for you to test drive the service without commitment.
Best Paramount+ or Peacock Deal
➤ $12.95 per month
➤ Choice of Peacock or Paramount+
➤ 30-day free trial
Walmart+ now offers access to the ad-supported tiers of Paramount+ or Peacock. With this streaming choice benefit, you can pick your preferred service and switch between subscriptions every 90 days. Plans start at $12.95 per month with a 30-day trial for new subscribers, or you can choose the annual plan for $98, plus you’ll have access to more savings, like free shipping and delivery.
