Big savings, 50% off until Sept. 18: bright blue checkout banners promise $30 for a year if you act now. You’ll see exactly who qualifies, what you gain, and the steps to avoid full-price auto-renew.
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As of this weekend, the service is running a rare fall sale: 50% off the first year on annual plans. For most households, that means $29.99 for Essential (ads) or $59.99 for Premium (mostly ad-free with live CBS). Plans bill upfront and auto-renew at the regular annual price after 12 months, so timing—and a reminder—matter.
What’s changing / What it solves?
The discount applies only to annual plans through Sept. 18, 2025. Monthly plans aren’t included. For sports fans and families juggling multiple subscriptions, the upfront payment cuts your streaming cost for the next year without having to chase monthly promo codes. According to the authorities, existing monthly subscribers generally don’t get this specific cut; it targets new and returning members. If you’ve been waiting for NFL on CBS or a fall TV catch-up, this eases sticker shock during a season of rising prices elsewhere.
Who benefits / Who doesn’t?
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Winners:
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New users or former subscribers returning after a break
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Viewers who watch NFL on CBS, SHOWTIME series, or local CBS streams (Premium)
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Households comfortable paying once to forget about monthly billing for a year
Doesn’t help as much:
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Current annual subscribers mid-term
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People who prefer month-to-month flexibility
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Anyone who won’t remember to cancel before renewal at the standard rate
“The deal is live now and will continue until September 18.” — Jennifer Gonick, Deals Fellow
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Exactly what to do (so you don’t overpay)
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Choose your tier wisely
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Essential if you’re cost-first and fine with ads in on-demand shows.
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Premium if you want local CBS live streams and SHOWTIME library with fewer interruptions.
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Lock the price, then set a renewal guardrail
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Add a calendar reminder for 11 months from today labeled “Review renewal price”; include your login email and last 4 digits of the card to speed cancellation if needed.
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Consider toggling off auto-renew after activation if available in your account settings; otherwise, calendar reminders work.
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Stack responsibly
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Students and military members may have separate long-running discounts; compare which is better year-over-year before checking out.
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Don’t double-pay: if you subscribe via a third-party channel (like through a device or another app), cancel there first to avoid parallel billing.
Quick actions table
| Step | Detail | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Pick a plan | Essential ($29.99/yr) or Premium ($59.99/yr) | Sept. 18, 2025 |
| Set reminder | Calendar alert to review/cancel before renewal | ~11 months from purchase |
| Verify billing path | Use direct billing you can manage easily | At signup |
| Compare stacked deals | Student/Military vs. fall sale math | Before checkout |
What should you expect between now and mid-December?
Through Sept. 18, the headline perk is price. After that, your focus shifts to maximizing value during the fall TV window (late Sept.–Nov.)—NFL Sundays on CBS, new-season drops, and event programming that clusters before the holidays. According to platform materials, your plan will revert to standard annual pricing at renewal unless you cancel in time. Keep an eye on any app notices about live sports blackouts or device limitations, and review profiles/kid settings as more family content lands in late fall.
SOURCES
https://www.paramountplus.com/
https://www.theverge.com/tech/777057/paramount-plus-baseus-dash-cam-solar-lego-earbuds-deal-sale
https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/paramount-plus-deal-2025-9
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