YouTube TV military and veteran discount
YouTube TV takes $15 a month off its Base Plan for 12 months, to $67.99, for active military and veterans who verify through ID.me and redeem by December 31, 2026. The price then returns to the current standard rate of $82.99, and the offer cannot be combined with any other code or discount.
Veterans: Yes.
- Discount
- $15 off per month for 12 months: $67.99 a month instead of $82.99
- Where
- Online
- How to verify
- ID.me
- Checked on
- Against YouTube TV's own page (opens in a new tab)
Go to YouTube TV's military discount page (opens in a new tab)
Who qualifies
Verified U.S. active military and veterans qualify. YouTube does not mention retirees, the Guard, Reserve, spouses or other family members.
- VeteransYesVerified through ID.me.
- Active dutyYesVerified through ID.me.
Not stated by YouTube TV: 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
YouTube TV checks military status through ID.me.
- Accepted proof
- YouTube does not list documents. ID.me's help page names the DD214, NGB 22, VIC, VHIC and a veteran-marked state license for veterans, and says it does not accept CACs or uniformed services ID cards.DD214: your discharge papers from active duty. NGB22: your National Guard separation record. VHIC: the VA health ID card. VIC: the VA's Veteran ID Card.
- How long it takes
- Not given by YouTube.
- At the register
- Streaming subscription with online verification.
- Without a smartphone
- Not stated by YouTube. The offer needs a Google account and ID.me verification online.
- Recently separated
- YouTube sets no separation time limit. Verification is handled by ID.me.
- Privacy
- You need a Google account, a payment method at sign-up and ID.me verification, and you must be 18 or older.
- Verifying again
- Not stated. After 12 months the price returns to the standard rate, currently $82.99 a month.
Where it works
You verify through ID.me, and YouTube does not say whether signing up in the app qualifies.
- Online$67.99 a month for 12 monthsAvailableVerification runs through ID.me and needs a Google account.
- AppNot stated by YouTube TVYouTube does not say whether signing up in the app qualifies.
What is excluded and the limits
- Cannot be combined with any other promotion, discount, code or coupon-based offer.
- Must be redeemed by December 31, 2026.
- Only for English-based YouTube TV plans in U.S. markets where YouTube TV is available.
- YouTube TV is nonrefundable.
- New subscribers only: the page's general Base Plan offer terms limit offers to people who never subscribed or took a trial. The military section does not repeat this rule. Not confirmed by YouTube TV.
- Code rules
- The discounted price lasts 12 months and must be redeemed by December 31, 2026. It cannot be combined with any other code, coupon or discount.
The cheapest way to buy YouTube TV as a veteran
The military discount is not always the lowest price. Compare it with these before you buy.
Over the 12 discounted months you pay $815.88 instead of $995.88 at the current standard price, a saving of $180. From month 13 the plan renews at the standard rate, currently $82.99 a month, unless you cancel.
The military price cannot combine with any other promotion, discount, code or coupon offer.
Exchange availability was not confirmed. Do not assume the same product or offer is available there.
No military holiday offer is posted. The current offer must be redeemed by December 31, 2026.
How YouTube TV compares
Military discounts at similar brands, from our checked data.
| Brand | Rate | Cap | Veterans | Verifier | Spouse of a veteran | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | $15 off per month for 12 months: $67.99 a month instead of $82.99 | No cap confirmed | Yes | ID.me | Not stated by YouTube TV | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
The offer is rejected on an account that had YouTube TV before
The terms page's general Base Plan rules say offers are for people who have not subscribed or taken a trial before. Read those terms before you cancel a current plan.
The military price will not apply with another code
The military price cannot combine with any other code or discount. Remove the other offer first.
The price went up after a year
The discount lasts 12 months. After that you pay the standard price, currently $82.99 a month, unless you cancel before renewal.
You wanted the NFL Sunday Ticket military price
That is a separate offer bought through ID.me as a YouTube Primetime Channel. You can then watch it in YouTube TV.
Changes to this discount
- First checked October 1, 2026
Questions about the YouTube TV military discount
Does YouTube TV have a military discount?
Yes. Verified U.S. active military and veterans get $15 off the Base Plan each month for 12 months, which makes it $67.99 a month. It must be redeemed by December 31, 2026.
How do I verify for the YouTube TV military discount?
Through ID.me. You also need a Google account and a payment method at sign-up.
What happens after the 12 discounted months?
Your plan renews at the standard price, currently $82.99 a month, unless you cancel before the renewal date.
Does the YouTube TV military discount include NFL Sunday Ticket?
No. NFL Sunday Ticket has its own military price, bought through ID.me as a YouTube Primetime Channel. Once bought, you can watch it on YouTube or YouTube TV.
Can I combine it with another YouTube TV code?
No. The terms say it cannot be combined with any other promotion, discount or code.