6 Best Streaming Services with Military Discounts

Active-duty military personnel and veterans will be pleased to know that several streaming platforms offer military discounts. As of this writing, the markdowns range from 10% (namely, Hulu with Ads) to a whopping 50% (Paramount+). Fubo even shaves off $10, but only for the first two months. The offers vary in terms of price deduction and sharing plans, but in most cases, you will need to verify your status (either through SheerID or a third-party like GovX) to prove your eligibility. You can read more about the eligible services and their discounts in the list below.

$84.99/month | 86 channels | 7 days free trial
Fubo is a live TV service that offers multiple channels and unlimited DVR. It's missing Turner-owned properties like TBS, truTV, CNN, and TNT, but it carries plenty of specialty and local sports channels. Fubo is on the pricer side, but military personnel and vets with a GovX account can redeem a voucher that saves them $10/month for two months. If you're still on the fence about subscribing, Fubo also offers a seven-day free trial. Pros
  • You save $20 for two months
  • Offers a good mix of live and on-demand content
  • Plenty of regional sports networks
Cons
  • Discount is available through a third-party service
  • Missing Warner Bros. channels like TBS, TNT, HGTV, and CNN
$9.99/month | 5 channels
Disney+ is home to a lot of beloved content, including films and TV shows by Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars. The good news is that military personnel, vets, and family members (as verified by The Exchange) can get 25% off their subscription. The not-so-good news? The discount is only applicable to the annual plan, which is currently priced at $159.99/year. The annual plan removes ads, offers Dolby Atmos, and allows offline downloads, which is why it costs more than simply paying $9.99/month. Pros
  • You save about $40/year
  • Discount applies to family members
Cons
  • Discount is only applicable to the annual plan
  • Discount can't be used for bundles
$7.99/month | 3 channels | 7 days free trial
Paramount+ is a streaming service that has its fair share of on-demand and live content. The basic tier, which costs $7.99/month, streams titles from CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, and Paramount Studios. The premium tier, which costs, $12.99/month, offers all that plus live sports and your local CBS. It also removes ads and gives you the ability to watch offline. Paramount+ currently offers 50% off either plan to military personnel, veterans, and family members, as verified by SheerID. Unlike the others, this discount lasts until you decide to cancel your subscription. Pros
  • You get 50% off on any Paramount+ plan
  • Has live sports and original titles
  • The premium plan carries your local CBS
Cons
  • On-demand library isn't as robust compared to other services
$10.99/month | 75 channels
Peacock is an on-demand service that streams NBC programs, Bravo shows, plenty of blockbuster films, and select live sports events. Peacock offers a 50% military discount, but it's only applicable to its ad-supported plan, Peacock Premium. Moreover, the discount, which lessens the monthly cost from $8 to $4, only lasts 12 months. After that, you'll have to pay the regular price. Pros
  • You save about $48 in a year
  • Has live sports and original titles
  • Also has on-demand content from NBC and Bravo
Cons
  • Discount is only valid for 12 months
  • Only applicable to the ad-supported plan
$9.99/month | 30 days free trial
Hulu is an on-demand streaming service that's home to many popular original content like The Handmaid's Tale, The Bear, Shogun, and Atlanta. It's also where you'll find ABC programs like Abbott Elementary and Grey's Anatomy. Military personnel, veterans, and family members get 40% off Hulu's ad-supported plan. Once you're verified via SheerID, that means you only have to pay $5.99/month instead of the usual $9.99/month. Pros
  • You get 40% off Hulu's ad-supported plan
Cons
  • Free trial doesn't apply when using the discount
  • Discount can't be used for other plans or bundles

What live TV streaming services offer military discounts?

As of the moment, Fubo is the only live TV service that offers a military discount. Paramount+ also offers a discount, but only its ad-free plan carries local CBS.

How do I know if I’m eligible for a military discount?

Different services have different verification processes. Hulu and Disney+ use The Exchange, Peacock and Paramount+ use SheerID, while Fubo uses GovX.