NFL Sunday Ticket military and veteran discount
YouTube sells the 2026 NFL Sunday Ticket to verified veterans and active duty for $198, with NFL RedZone for $42 more, through ID.me. The offer ends January 10, 2027, the season pass cannot be cancelled or refunded, and local and national broadcasts are not part of it.
- Veterans
- Yes
- Discount
- $198 for the 2026 season on YouTube Primetime Channels; add NFL RedZone for $42
- Where
- Online
- How to verify
- ID.me
Who qualifies
Veterans and active duty qualify. YouTube does not mention retirees, the Guard, Reserve or family members.
- VeteransYes
- Active dutyYes
Not stated by NFL Sunday Ticket: National Guard and Reserve, retirees, veterans rated 100 percent disabled, spouse of active duty, spouse of a veteran, surviving spouse, Gold Star family, dependents and caregivers.
Proof and verification
NFL Sunday Ticket checks military status through ID.me.
- Accepted proof
- ID.me lists DD214, NGB22 and veteran-marked state ID.DD214: your discharge papers from active duty. NGB22: your National Guard separation record.
- How long it takes
- Not given by YouTube.
- At the register
- Digital subscription.
- Without a smartphone
- Use a computer browser.
- Recently separated
- Follow ID.me document verification if needed.
- Privacy
- Sign into the Google account you use for viewing.
- Verifying again
- Future-season verification rules are not stated.
Where it works
You buy through the linked ID.me page, and YouTube does not say whether buying in the app qualifies.
- OnlineHeroes Service PlanAvailableRedeem through the linked ID.me route.
- AppPlayback after purchaseNot stated by NFL Sunday TicketApp purchase eligibility is not stated.
What is excluded and the limits
- Local and nationally televised games are outside the standalone out-of-market package.
- Season passes cannot be cancelled or refunded.
- Code rules
- The current offer ends January 10, 2027.
The cheapest way to buy NFL Sunday Ticket as a veteran
The military discount is not always the lowest price. Compare it with these before you buy.
Compare the complete season cost with month-to-month viewing for only the months you need. Installments divide the season bill but still commit you to the whole season.
Additional promotion stacking is not stated.
Exchange availability has not been checked.
This is a dated football-season offer.
How NFL Sunday Ticket compares
Military discounts at similar brands, from our checked data.
| Brand | Rate | Cap | Veterans | Verifier | Spouse of a veteran | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFL Sunday Ticket | $198 for the 2026 season on YouTube Primetime Channels; add NFL RedZone for $42 | No cap confirmed | Yes | ID.me | Not stated by NFL Sunday Ticket | Online |
| Disney+ | 25 percent off the annual Disney+ Premium price | No cap confirmed | Yes | The Exchange (ShopMyExchange.com), which sends you to Disney+ through Authenticate Now | Not stated by Disney+ | Online |
| Hulu | 25 percent off the monthly price of Hulu (With Ads) | No cap confirmed | Yes | The Exchange (ShopMyExchange.com), which hands you to Hulu through Authenticate Now | Not stated by Hulu | Online |
| Paramount+ | 50 percent off any Paramount+ plan for the life of the subscription | No cap confirmed | Yes | SheerID, through the link on the Paramount+ military page | Yes | Online |
| Peacock | $7.99 a month for Peacock Premium for twelve months (regular $12.99) | No cap confirmed | Yes | SheerID, reached through Peacock | Not stated by Peacock | Online |
If the discount does not work
Brand Account error
Switch to a personal Google account before buying.
Games missing
Check that the game is an eligible Sunday afternoon out-of-market game.
Need to stop future charges
Turn off next-season renewal. Current season installments remain due.
Changes to this discount
- First checked September 27, 2026
Questions about the NFL Sunday Ticket military discount
Does this reduce YouTube TV itself?
The offer is for NFL Sunday Ticket. You redeem it through YouTube Primetime Channels.
Can I watch in YouTube TV?
Yes, after buying through the specified offer route.
Are installments cancellable monthly?
No. A season installment plan differs from month-to-month access.
Sources
- YouTube military NFL offer (opens in a new tab). Retrieved .
- NFL Sunday Ticket billing (opens in a new tab). Retrieved .
- NFL Sunday Ticket payment options (opens in a new tab). Retrieved .
- ID.me military documents (opens in a new tab). Retrieved .