Hulu Live TV Just Got Better: Price Drop, 20+ New Channels & Game-Changing Features

Hulu + Live TV is getting its steepest price hike yet—and there’s a limited-time workaround for new and lapsed subscribers H2: What’s changing and when Disney says the base Hulu + Live TV plan (which bundles Disney+ and ESPN Select) climbed from $82.99 to $89.99 per month on Oct. 21, 2025, for both new and existing members. The ad-free version now costs $99.99. H2: Three-month intro deal softens the blow To blunt sticker shock, Hulu is offering the live-TV bundle for $64.99 a month for the first three billing cycles if you sign up or return before Nov. 5. After the promo ends, billing auto-renews at the higher rate unless you cancel. H2: How Hulu + Live TV stacks up against rivals in 2025 • YouTube TV: $82.99/month after a three-month $72.99 intro price • Fubo (now majority-owned by Disney): $79.99–$99.99/month for Pro/Elite tiers • Sling TV: $40–$55/month, but with fewer major broadcast networks While Hulu’s $7 increase still puts it under YouTube TV’s new standard price, it widens the gap with value-oriented services such as Sling. H2: Why the jump? Streaming carriage fees for regional sports networks, the addition of local ABC affiliates in several markets, and the rising cost of Disney’s own linear channels are the key drivers, according to company filings and analyst notes. Disney’s completed merger giving it a 70 % stake in a new Hulu + Live TV/Fubo entity is also expected to accelerate content spending. H2: What subscribers get today • 99+ live channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, FS1, TNT, NFL Network • Unlimited DVR with nine-month cloud retention • Two simultaneous streams (unlimited at home add-on costs $9.99) • Full on-demand Hulu library, Disney+ originals, and select ESPN content H2: Should you lock in the discount? If you expect to keep Hulu + Live TV for the NFL playoffs or next year’s MLB season, grabbing the $64.99 deal saves roughly $75 over the promo window. Cord-cutters who mainly want college football or a few fall shows, on the other hand, could ride the discount and cancel before the price reverts. H2: Tips to lower your bill 1. Pause service for up to 12 weeks instead of canceling outright. 2. Downgrade to the $11.99 Hulu (Ads) plan outside peak sports months. 3. Share a subscription within your household and split the cost—Hulu enforces a “home network,” but mobile viewing while traveling still works. H2: Bottom line Hulu + Live TV remains a top choice for viewers who want both a robust channel lineup and the Disney streaming bundle in one login, yet the 8 % hike underscores an industry-wide trend: live TV streaming is no longer the cheap cable alternative it once was. Lock in the fall promotion if Hulu’s channel mix is essential, or shop around before another inevitable price increase hits later in 2026.