Verizon is back with its offer of a free season of NFL Sunday Ticket–and just like last year, there are plenty of ifs, ands, and buts.
The deal serves up free NFL Sunday Ticket access for both new and existing Verizon customers. Unsurprisingly, you’ll need to sign up for certain service packages or upgrade your existing service to snag the discount.
New mobile customers will need to pony up for a new phone (and only a few specific models); plus, a Verizon Unlimited Plus or Ultimate plan, while existing Verizon mobile users must upgrade their device to an eligible model on Unlimited Plus or Ultimate, or add a new Unlimited Plus/Ultimate line to their account.
You can also grab the NFL Sunday Ticket discount if you’re signing up for Verizon Home Internet, although again, only certain plans qualify.
Here’s what you need to know about Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket deal, along with some gotchas to look out for.
Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket offer: Your questions answered
How do you get Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket deal if you’re a new mobile customer?
First of all, you’ll need to sign up for Verizon’s Unlimited Plus or Unlimited plan. Unlimited Plus offers access to Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network, along with 30GB of monthly mobile hotspot usage and other perks, starting at $45 per line (assuming you get four lines, with per-line prices scaling up the fewer lines you have). Unlimited Ultimate doubles your monthly mobile hotspot allowance to 60GB for $55 per line (again, assuming four lines).
Next, you’ll need to get a phone to go with your new Unlimited Plus or Ultimate plan. Eligible phones include select Samsung phones, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, the Galaxy Z Flip6, the Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and the Galaxy S24+. Other eligible phones include the Apple iPhone 15, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 15 Plus, along with the Galaxy Pixel 8, the Pixel 8 Pro, and the Pixel Fold.
How do you get Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket deal if you’re an existing mobile customer?
Already a Verizon mobile user? If so, you can get Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket deal by upgrading your handset to one of the devices listed above on the Unlimited Plus or Ultimate tier–or, if you’re already on one of those plans–by adding another Unlimited Plus or Ultimate line to your account.
How do you get Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket deal if you want Verizon home internet service?
If you’re new to Verizon’s Home Internet service, you can claim Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket offer by signing up for a Fios 1 Gig or Fios 2 Gig service plan.
Also eligible for Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket deal are new signups for Verizon 5G Home Plus or LTE Home Plus.
Meanwhile. existing Verizon Home Internet users can snag a year’s worth of free NFL Sunday Ticket action by upgrading to either the Fios 1Gig or 2Gig plans. If you’re currently a Verizon 5G Home or LTE Home internet user, upgrading to either 5G Home Plus or LTE Home Plus will work.
Can you cancel your service early if you sign up for Verizon’s NFL Sunday TIcket deal?
If you back out of your new Unlimited Plus or Ultimate plan or eligible Verizon Home Internet service too early after claiming Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket deal, it’ll cost you.
According to the fine print, Verizon will “charge back” the full cost of NFL Sunday ticket if you renege on your eligible service plan before February 28, 2025, which is roughly two weeks after Super Bowl LIX.
Do you need a YouTube TV subscription to get Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket offer?
Verizon’s own FAQ makes it clear that you don’t need a YouTube TV subscription to watch NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube. Instead, all you need is a Google account.
That said, Verizon’s free NFL Sunday Ticket offer does not include the base YouTube TV fee. That means if you opt to get NFL Sunday Ticket as an add-on to YouTube TV, rather than on a standalone basis through YouTube Primetime channels, the YouTube TV subscription fee is on you.
For reference, the regular price for NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube Primetime channels is $479 this season (or $119.75 a month for four months). Those who want NFL Sunday Ticket as a YouTube TV add-on will pay $167.74 a month for four months (Verizon is currently discounting that rate to $146.49 a month), a price that includes the YouTube TV base plan ($72.99/month).
How many seasons is Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket deal good for?
Verizon’s NFL Sunday Ticket offer is only valid for the 2024-25 season.
What if you already signed up for NFL Sunday Ticket?
If you’ve already coughed up the cash for the 2024-25 NFL Sunday Ticket season, too bad–the Verizon deal doesn’t apply to existing Sunday Ticket subscribers.
And no, you can’t cancel your NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for the season and then try to grab the Verizon deal. Once you sign up for Sunday Ticket, there are no refunds.
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Updated August 20, 2024 with details for the 2024 NFL season.
Author: Ben Patterson, Senior Writer, TechHive
Ben has been writing about technology and consumer electronics for more than 20 years. A PCWorld contributor since 2014, Ben joined TechHive in 2019, where he has covered everything from smart speakers and soundbars to smart lights and security cameras. Ben's articles have also appeared in PC Magazine, TIME, Wired, CNET, Men's Fitness, Mobile Magazine, and more. Ben holds a master's degree in English literature.