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Paramount+ Unveils New Plans, Discounts, and Must-See Content

At a Glance

  • Paramount+ offers a one-week free trial for new subscribers.
  • Student and military members can get 50 % off for life or a year.
  • The Essential plan supports 3 devices with ads; Premium removes ads and adds downloads, CBS live, and all Showtime content.

Why it matters: These options let viewers access a wide range of shows and live sports while keeping costs low.

Paramount+ is expanding its appeal with a fresh lineup of titles, flexible subscription tiers, and generous discounts for students and military personnel. Whether you’re chasing the latest season of Landman or watching the Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving game, the streaming platform offers something for everyone.

Subscription Plans

Paramount+ offers two main tiers: Essential and Premium. The Essential plan allows streaming on up to three devices, includes select Showtime series and NFL games, but displays ads. Premium removes ads, adds downloadable content, CBS live, and all Showtime titles.

  • Essential – 3 devices, ads, select Showtime, NFL games
  • Premium – No ads, downloads, CBS live, full Showtime

Free Trial

New users can try Paramount+ for one week at no cost. The trial is limited to new subscribers and cannot be combined with other offers. It gives full access to all content during the trial period.

Discounts

Students pay only $4 per month after verifying their status, which gives 50 % off any plan for the first year. Military members receive a permanent 50 % discount on any subscription. Both discounts help keep the service affordable for a broad audience.

Live Sports

Paramount+ streams all NFL coverage, including regular season and holiday games such as the Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving matchup. The service also offers 24/7 live channels, making it a go-to destination for sports fans. It is especially popular among fans of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Content Highlights

New releases this month include Landman Season 2, the comedy series Crutch starring Tracy Morgan, and episodes of Ink Master Season 17. Movies added to the library feature The Cut, a boxing drama with Orlando Bloom, the dark comedy Shell, and the true-crime story My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story. Family-friendly titles such as Dexter: Resurrection, Yellowjackets, Rango, and Sonic the Hedgehog are also available.

Key Takeaways

  • Paramount+ offers a one-week free trial and two subscription tiers with distinct features.
  • Students and military members enjoy 50 % discounts, making the service budget-friendly.
  • The platform provides extensive live NFL coverage and a growing slate of new shows and movies.
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With its mix of affordable plans, generous discounts, and a broad content library, Paramount+ positions itself as a versatile choice for streaming enthusiasts.

Author

  • I’m Hannah E. Clearwater, a journalist specializing in Health, Wellness & Medicine at News of Austin.

    Hannah E. Clearwater covers housing and development for News of Austin, reporting on how growth and policy decisions reshape neighborhoods. A UT Austin journalism graduate, she’s known for investigative work on code enforcement, evictions, and the real-world impacts of city planning.

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