Looking to find the best streaming service deals? You’ve come to the right place.
Cutting the cord used to be a great money-saver. But with most services now obsessed with hiking prices and cracking down on password sharing, streaming bills are beginning to feel just like the old cable bills we all tried to escape.
But there’s always a way to save a few bucks, even in the streamverse. I’ve done the research and found plenty of sweet promos and deals for streaming TV services that you can take advantage of right now.
Sure, they’re mostly temporary streaming service deals, but aren’t all the best things in life fleeting? Love, contentment, Taco Tuesday — don’t dwell. Just enjoy them while they’re here.
The best streaming TV promotions and deals for May 2026
Streaming service deals come and go, so this table will change often. As CableTV.com’s resident deals expert, I know how often services flip-flop their deals and promos. That’s why I am constantly keeping a close eye on any and all new deals that pop up throughout the month.
I recommend bookmarking this page to stay up to date on the latest streaming TV deals.
Best streaming service deals
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Amazon Prime Video | Get Amazon Prime (including Prime Video) for $6.99/mo. if you’re a qualified government assistance recipient. Students get a 6-mo. free trial, with a discounted rate of $7.49/mo. or $69.00/yr. after. |
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Apple TV | Get 3 mos. of Apple TV included when you purchase an Apple device and redeem this offer within 90 days. |
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DIRECTV | Get HBO Max™, Paramount+ Premium, STARZ, MGM+™, and CINEMAX® included for 3 mos. with the ENTERTAINMENT plan and above. |
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Disney+ | Save up to 33% a month with a Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle. |
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ESPN Unlimited | Save up to 33% a month with a Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle. |
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HBO Max | Verified students can enjoy HBO Max Basic With Ads for just $5.49/mo., a 50% savings. |
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Hulu | College students can get Hulu (With Ads) for just $1.99/mo. All Hulu plans come with a 30-day free trial. |
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Netflix | Verizon +Play is for a limited time offering a Netflix & HBO Max (With Ads) bundle for $10.00/mo. |
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Paramount+ | Paramount+ is the new streaming home for SHOWTIME—get both services with no ads for $13.99/mo. Student discount: get 50% off any Paramount+ plan. |
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Peacock | Students get Peacock Premium for only $5.99/mo. for 12 mos. Medical professionals, first responders, teachers, and military get Peacock Premium for only $6.99/mo. for 12 mos. |
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Sling TV | Get $10 off your first 6 mos. of Sling Blue, Orange, or Orange & Blue. |
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YouTube TV | Save $75 total for your first 5 mos. of YouTube TV base plan. |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
What to look for in streaming TV packages and deals
Before you sign up for that deal, check these details first.
Bundle discounts
Keep an eye out for corporate bundles like the aforementioned Disney+ bundle or the new Apple TV/Peacock duo, both of which can slash your monthly costs by around 30% compared to individual subscriptions. You should also check your mobile or internet provider‘s fine print, as many carriers now include free streaming services at no additional cost.
How long the deal lasts
Once your deal’s time is up, you’ll be charged the regular rate for the service. The Disney+ bundle has no expiration date (yet), but some promos are limited-time only — after which, you’ll be charged the normal price each month.
Current customer eligibility
Most of the deals we’ve covered here are aimed at new customers as an incentive to sign up, but current customers can sometimes get in on them too. If you’re a customer in good standing with your provider, contact customer service and simply ask if you can take advantage of the same offer as a new customer.
I’d expect you’d have the best luck with legacy live TV streamers like DIRECTV and Sling TV with this approach, but it still never hurts to try.
Also, don’t forget you can threaten to walk. I’ve seen some pretty deep discounts being offered after customers click that cancellation button.
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What are the best streaming TV deals?
The Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select bundle is the deal to beat, in our opinion — mostly because, unlike most other offers, it doesn’t (yet) have an expiration date.
We also like the free months of Apple TV with an Apple product purchase, especially since Apple TV is our pick for the best on-demand streamer currently on the market.
More so than the others, Sling TV is always wheeling and dealing for customers, so check out our Sling TV Deals guide.
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