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Whether you're here for live football or reality TV, there's a streaming offer worth grabbing without overspending.
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Keeping up with new TV shows and movies can feel like a full-time job, and paying for streaming services to watch them can feel like a second one.
Before you know it, your streaming bill is rivaling your grocery budget.
But you don't have to cut your watchlist.
Plenty of top-rated streaming services offer big discounts -- especially for new subscribers -- and we've rounded up some of the best bargains below.
Take advantage of these bundle offers, free add-ons, annual discounts and much more to lower your streaming bill without having to cancel anything.
Just note that these deals could vanish in a flash, so don't wait too long to get signed up.
We'll keep this page updated as deals come and go, so be sure to check back often.
Best streaming service deals
Starz: From $3 per month
Starz starts at $12 per month, but there are a few ways to sign up for less right now.
You can save 58% on your first three months, which knocks the cost down to just $5 per month.
Or, you could get a one-year subscription for just $36.
That drops the price to just $3 per month.
YouTube TV: From $68 per month
YouTube TV is CNET's top pick for the best overall cable alternative.
It's pricey at $83 per month, but new subscribers can save $45 when they sign up right now, which drops the price down to $68 per month.
You can also try it free for 21 days, which is plenty of time to decide whether to commit.
Sling TV: From $17 per month
Sling is one of the best live TV services , offering several subscription plans.
Right now, the Total TV plan includes more than 65 channels of sports, entertainment, news and kids' shows.
Take advantage of the pre-pay offer.
If you prepay for three months, you'll get the whole quarter for $50.
That drops the price to just under $17 per month.
Plus, you can try out tons of free add-on services for free.
This deal comes with one free month of Paramount Plus, MGM Plus, AMC Plus and Starz, which typically cost up to $12 per month.
Fubo: From $55 a month
Fubo has several options.
Right now, new subscribers can get $10 off a Sports and News subscription, $25 off a Pro subscription and $30 off an Elite subscription, bringing the first-month costs to $55, $64 and $69, respectively.
Plus, there's a one-month free trial, so you can try it out for a bit before you commit.
Disney Plus, ESPN and Hulu bundles: From $36 a month
The $36-a-month subscription gives you access to the ad-supported versions of all three streaming services, and saves you around $18 per month compared to signing up separately.
There are multiple bundle options , depending on your preferences.
Disney Plus, Hulu and HBO Max bundle: From $20 a month
It starts at $20 a month for the ad-supported subscriptions, saving you about $15 a month.
For the ad-free experience, the price increases to $33 a month, a $23 monthly discount.
Paramount Plus: From $8 per month
Paramount Plus is currently not offering much in terms of discounts but if you want to try the service, the annual plans offer better savings compared to the monthly plans.
The Essential plan will set you back $90 a year which is $8 a month while the Premium plan would cost $140 a year.
Plus, you'll get a 50% discount on any monthly plan if you're a student.
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MagellanTV: From $2 a month
Sign up through StackSocial, and you can score a one-year subscription for $30, a two-year subscription for $60, or a three-year subscription for $72, saving you up to 59%.
You can also ditch the yearly memberships and get a lifetime subscription for just $150, saving you 84% off the total.
Hulu and Spotify student bundle: $7 a month
This bundle includes Hulu with ads and a one-month free trial.
Spotify works with SheerID to verify your eligibility.
You will need to verify eligibility every 12 months, and the offer is available for a total of 4 years.
Peacock Premium: From $6 per month
You can get a Peacock Premium subscription for just $7 per month if you're a teacher .
If you're a student, you can score the subscription for $6 per month for the first year.
Hulu: From $2 a month
College students who don't want the Spotify bundle (above) can get ad-supported Hulu for $2 a month .
Hulu similarly uses SheerID to verify eligibility, with more details available on Hulu's site .
Disney Plus Basic: Free for Spectrum users
A Basic-tier Disney Plus subscription is available at no additional cost to Spectrum customers with a TV Select package or higher.
More details can be found at Spectrum's site .
Peacock Premium: Free for Comcast and Instacart subscribers
Comcast includes a free two-year Peacock Premium subscription for all Xfinity internet customers who subscribe to gigabit or higher speed service.
Peacock is also now available to Instacart Plus members.
Curiosity Stream: $150 for a lifetime subscription
New users can save $250 on Curiosity Stream.
A lifetime subscription usually costs $400 but subscribers can now buy one for $150 through StackSocial.
What is the best streaming service deal right now?
Ultimately, the best streaming service deal will depend on the content you want to watch.
The Trio Basic subscription , which bundles Disney Plus, HBO Max and Hulu, is an excellent value.
Combining three popular services for as little as $20 per month, you'll get a variety of shows and movies for less.
How we choose streaming service deals at CNET
This list features several straightforward streaming deals that include temporary discounts for new or returning subscribers.
These offers aren't the only way to score some savings.
We've also included plenty of other ways to stretch your streaming budget, including discounted student subscriptions, annual plan savings, and bundle offers that combine multiple services.
Some of these offers may not technically qualify as a "deal," but they're among the most consistent ways to get a streaming subscription at a discount.
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Aaron covers what's exciting and new in the world of home entertainment and streaming TV.
Previously, he wrote about entertainment for places like Rotten Tomatoes, Inverse, TheWrap and The Hollywood Reporter.
Aaron is also an actor and stay-at-home dad, which means coffee is his friend.
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