The complete, scam-free breakdown of every verified way to pay less for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV — from student and military discounts to ISP deals, new-subscriber pricing, and the truth about promo codes.
NFL Sunday Ticket does not use traditional alphanumeric coupon codes. There is no box at checkout where you type a code like “NFLSAVE20.” Websites listing “promo codes” for Sunday Ticket are almost always expired, fabricated, or affiliate marketing links in disguise. Do not enter codes from unknown third-party websites into your YouTube or Google account. Every genuine discount on NFL Sunday Ticket is applied automatically through official platforms — ID.me for military and teachers, SheerID for students, or through your internet provider’s official account portal. The real savings are significant and legitimate — but they work through verified identity, not coupon codes.
NFL Sunday Ticket moved exclusively to YouTube and YouTube TV in 2023 under a multi-billion-dollar deal running through at least 2030. Since then, the pricing structure has become genuinely complex — with at least seven verified pathways to pay less than the full returning-subscriber price. The good news: the student discount ($119/season) and the military, veteran, first responder, teacher, and medical community discount ($198/season) are among the most generous sports discounts offered by any streaming platform anywhere. Here is everything you need to know, verified from official sources.
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Are there real promo codes for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV? No traditional coupon codes — discounts apply automatically through ID.me (military/teachers), SheerID (students), or ISP partner pages (Verizon, Frontier, WOW!) · Never enter codes from third-party websites into your YouTube accountSearches for “NFL Sunday Ticket promo code” return hundreds of results — most of which are either expired, meaningless referral links, or outright scams designed to harvest your Google account credentials. YouTube TV does not offer traditional alphanumeric promo codes for Sunday Ticket at a public checkout box. The one exception is the DraftKings partnership deal (detailed in the discount cards below), which does issue an actual code via email — but only through DraftKings’ official platform after completing a qualifying sports bet. All other genuine discounts are applied automatically through verified platforms: ID.me for military, veterans, first responders, teachers, and medical workers; SheerID for students; or through your Verizon, Frontier, or WOW! account page directly. Any website promising a “working NFL Sunday Ticket promo code” that you simply type in at checkout is either outdated or misleading.
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What is the cheapest possible price for NFL Sunday Ticket? Students: $119/season (lowest individual price) · Military/Veterans/First Responders/Teachers/Medical: $198/season · New subscribers: $192 (with YouTube TV) or $240 (standalone) · Returning subscribers: $378–$480 (highest)The verified price hierarchy for the 2026 NFL season, from lowest to highest: (1) Students currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college: $119/season via SheerID — the absolute lowest price available. RedZone can be added for $10 more. (2) Military, veterans, first responders, medical community, and teachers: $198/season via ID.me through December 31, 2026. RedZone +$42. (3) New YouTube TV subscribers (never had Sunday Ticket before): $192/season (or $16/month for 12 months) as a YouTube TV add-on; $240 (or $20/month) as a standalone Primetime Channel. (4) Returning YouTube TV subscribers: $378/season. (5) Returning Primetime Channel subscribers: $480/season — the most expensive option. Carrier deals like Verizon have historically offered further reductions on top of these, but those are seasonal and must be checked directly with your carrier each season.
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How do I get the student discount on NFL Sunday Ticket? $119/season via YouTube Primetime Channels · Verify through SheerID · Must be 18+, currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university · .edu email not required · 1 stream at a time · No family sharing · Buy via web browser onlyThe NFL Sunday Ticket student plan at $119 for the full season is the single deepest discount available — a savings of $361 versus the $480 returning-subscriber Primetime price, and $73 less than even new-subscriber pricing. How to claim: Go to youtube.com in a web browser (not the app), navigate to NFL Sunday Ticket, and select the student plan option. You will be directed to SheerID for identity verification. Provide your full name, email, date of birth, and the name of your college or university. SheerID checks enrollment in real time — many students are verified instantly with no documents required. If not verified instantly, you may be asked to upload a school ID or enrollment confirmation. A .edu email address is not required — a personal Gmail works fine. The student plan is through YouTube Primetime Channels only — but once purchased, it can be watched on both the YouTube app and the YouTube TV app. Limitation: the student plan provides one stream at a time and does not include Google Family Group sharing. Students can add RedZone for just $10 more ($129 total).
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How do military members, veterans, first responders, teachers, and medical workers claim their discount? $198/season via ID.me · Available until January 10, 2027 · Redeemable through December 31, 2026 · Covers active military, veterans, first responders, nurses, doctors, teachers, and more · Both new AND returning subscribers eligible · +$42 RedZone available · Verify at ID.meThe community discount at $198/season is available to one of the broadest eligibility groups in any streaming service’s history: active military members, veterans, first responders (police, firefighters, paramedics), the entire medical community (doctors, nurses, healthcare workers of all types), and teachers at any level. Both new subscribers and existing returning subscribers qualify — making this the most powerful tool for returning subscribers who would otherwise pay $378–$480. Critical note for returning subscribers: you must claim the ID.me discount before your auto-renewal date or you will be charged the full returning price automatically. To claim: go to hosted-pages.id.me/2026-youtube-tv-sunday-military-offer, click “Verify now” for your group, complete ID.me verification (secure government-grade identity verification used by the IRS, VA, and dozens of agencies), and the discounted price will appear at checkout. RedZone can be added for $42. If you need help, call YouTube TV support at 1-833-389-2054. Additionally, verified military/veteran subscribers can also claim $15 off YouTube TV itself for 12 months (limited to new YouTube TV subscribers — $180 total value) through the same ID.me page.
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Can my internet or phone provider (Verizon, Frontier, WOW!) give me a discount on NFL Sunday Ticket? Possibly yes — YouTube TV officially lists Frontier, Verizon, and WOW! as partners that may offer unique savings · Check your ISP’s website directly · Verizon offered $100 off in 2024 and $200 off in 2025 · New deals for 2026 have not yet been announcedYouTube TV’s official billing and support page confirms that you can sign up for NFL Sunday Ticket through Frontier, Verizon, or WOW! directly, and may receive “unique savings offers, such as discounts or coupons.” These ISP deals have been some of the most generous available. Verizon’s track record: in 2024, qualifying Verizon mobile, home internet, and Fios TV customers received $100 off NFL Sunday Ticket. In 2025, qualifying Verizon customers received $200 off (offer ended September 23, 2025). Verizon also offered Sunday Ticket completely free for some qualifying new Verizon customers in 2025. These deals are seasonal and vary each year — they are typically activated through Verizon’s +play platform or through Verizon’s website (not through YouTube directly). To check: visit verizon.com and search “NFL Sunday Ticket,” or call Verizon at 1-800-922-0204. Check Frontier.com and WOW! internet’s website similarly. These deals often require activation through your ISP’s specific link — going directly to YouTube will not automatically apply the ISP discount.
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What is the DraftKings $200 off deal — and how does it work? Seasonal deal for new DraftKings Sportsbook users only · Place a $5 bet → receive a promo code for $200 off Sunday Ticket within 72 hours via email · Also get $300 in bonus bets · Must be 21+ in an eligible state · Gambling involved — know your limitsThe DraftKings partnership deal is the only verified instance of NFL Sunday Ticket offering an actual promo code — a real alphanumeric code sent by email. Here is how it has worked in recent seasons: New DraftKings Sportsbook customers (who have never had a DraftKings account before) sign up for DraftKings, place a qualifying $5 bet on any sport, and receive two things within 72 hours: (1) $300 in DraftKings bonus bets split into eight $25 credits, and (2) a promo code for $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube. The $200 code is entered at YouTube’s Sunday Ticket checkout. Important caveats: This deal is only for new DraftKings users. It involves real-money sports betting. You must be 21 or older (18+ in Kentucky and Wyoming). It is only available in states where DraftKings operates legally. The qualifying bet does not need to win — only to be placed. This deal is seasonal — it was active during the 2025 NFL season; availability for 2026 has not yet been confirmed. Because this deal involves gambling, it is not appropriate for everyone. Seniors with concerns about gambling should skip this option and use the new-subscriber, student, or community discounts instead.
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What subscriber bonuses do I get for buying NFL Sunday Ticket? Active Sunday Ticket subscribers receive: 50% off YouTube Premium for 3 months (must redeem by July 31) · New YouTube Premium subscribers get 3 months free (Year 2 or 3 Sunday Ticket subscribers) · Google AI Pro trial available · Other partner perks vary by seasonBeyond the Sunday Ticket package itself, YouTube offers member benefit perks to active season pass holders. For the 2025–26 season: existing YouTube Premium subscribers who hold an active NFL Sunday Ticket season pass receive 50% off YouTube Premium for 3 months — meaning approximately $7 off your monthly Premium bill (must be redeemed by July 31, 2026). New YouTube Premium subscribers who are in their second or third season with Sunday Ticket can claim 3 free months of YouTube Premium (redeemable by July 31, 2026, $13.99/month thereafter). Google AI Pro plan trial: Sunday Ticket subscribers may receive an email offer for a free trial of Google’s AI Pro plan (Google One bundle) — redeem by July 25, 2026 if you receive this offer. YouTube Premium is the ad-free version of YouTube with background play and downloads — separate from YouTube TV. These bonuses are offered directly through your YouTube account after purchase, not at the time of purchase. Check your YouTube Purchases & Memberships page after subscribing for any available partner offers.
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Can I get NFL Sunday Ticket cheaper by canceling auto-renewal and re-subscribing as a “new” subscriber next season? Possibly — new subscribers pay significantly less ($192–$240) vs. returning ($378–$480) · Cancel auto-renewal before August · Re-subscribe next season via a new Google account · But: this strategy is not guaranteed, requires careful timing, and YouTube may update eligibility rulesThe price gap between new and returning subscriber pricing is substantial — up to $288 per season. Because of this, some subscribers deliberately cancel their auto-renewal and attempt to re-subscribe as a “new” subscriber using a different Google account. The strategy: cancel auto-renewal (via YouTube Settings → Memberships → Manage → Cancel) before the August renewal date; do not subscribe for the next season on your existing account; create a new Google account with a different email address and a different payment method; subscribe as a new subscriber at the lower new-subscriber price. Important limitations: YouTube defines “new subscriber” as someone who has “never purchased or subscribed to NFL Sunday Ticket in the past via YouTube or YouTube TV — including previous subscriptions through a YouTube TV bundle.” YouTube reserves the right to identify accounts linked to the same household or payment method. This strategy is not guaranteed to work every season. The safest approaches remain claiming the student or community discount (both available to returning subscribers) or using an ISP partner deal that does not depend on subscriber history.
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Is there a free trial for NFL Sunday Ticket? A 7-day free trial was offered during the 2025 season for new subscribers — but it was not guaranteed and is not available during the off-season · No trial currently active · Always verify the current trial offer at tv.youtube.com before signing upNFL Sunday Ticket has offered a 7-day free trial for new subscribers in some seasons — but this is not a guaranteed, permanent feature. During the 2025 NFL season, some new subscribers received a 7-day trial; others did not see the offer. The trial is never available during the off-season (January through August when the season is not active). Trial availability depends on the current promotional period and may vary based on your account, location, and whether YouTube is running a specific acquisition promotion. The best way to check: go to tv.youtube.com/learn/nflsundayticket, sign in with your Google account, and look for any trial offer displayed before checkout. If no trial is displayed, none is currently available for your account. Never pay for NFL Sunday Ticket expecting to cancel during a trial — once the regular season begins, subscriptions are non-cancellable and non-refundable even if purchased during a trial window that has since expired.
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What is the best strategy for getting NFL Sunday Ticket at the lowest possible price? Step 1: Check eligibility — student ($119), military/teacher/medical ($198), ISP deal (check Verizon/Frontier/WOW!) · Step 2: If first time, new subscriber price ($192–$240) · Step 3: Cancel auto-renewal now to avoid $378–$480 charge next August · Buy via web browser, never iOS appThe verified value hierarchy for getting NFL Sunday Ticket at the lowest legitimate price: (1) Check your ISP first — if you are a Verizon, Frontier, or WOW! customer, check their websites for current Sunday Ticket deals before subscribing through YouTube directly. These carrier deals have historically provided the deepest savings and sometimes make Sunday Ticket free for qualifying customers. (2) Student discount ($119) — if you or a household member is enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university, this is the cheapest legitimate price available. (3) Community discount ($198) — if you are military, a veteran, first responder, teacher, or healthcare worker, this discount significantly beats new-subscriber pricing and is available to both new and returning subscribers. (4) New-subscriber pricing ($192 with YouTube TV / $240 standalone) — if this is your first season. (5) Cancel auto-renewal now if you are a current subscriber — protect yourself from the automatic $378–$480 August charge regardless of what you plan to do next season. Always buy via a web browser (tv.youtube.com), never through the iOS iPhone or iPad app, which charges significantly more.
Sources: tv.youtube.com/learn/nflsundayticket Apr 2026 (new YouTube TV $192/$16×12; new Primetime $240/$20×12; returning YouTube TV $378/$31.50×12; Primetime $480/$40×12; RedZone +$42; non-cancellable; auto-renews; ISPs Frontier/Verizon/WOW! unique savings; web browser not iOS); support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/16403764 and hosted-pages.id.me/2026 (community $198 military/vet/firstresponder/medical/teacher; ID.me; until Jan 10 2027; redeem Dec 31 2026; +$42 RedZone; YouTube TV $15 off 12mo new sub $180 value); support.google.com/youtube/answer/13770167 (student $119; +$10 RedZone; SheerID; 18+ accredited; 1 stream no family; Primetime only); tv.youtube.com/learn/offer-terms (YT Premium 50% off 3mo active ST subscribers July 31 2026; 3mo free new YT Premium Year 2-3 subscribers July 31 2026; Google AI Pro trial July 25 2026); budgetseniors.com Mar 2026 (no traditional codes; all automated via SheerID/ID.me/ISP; DraftKings $200 seasonal 21+ $5 bet; cancel-resubscribe strategy risk; value hierarchy; fake codes warning); verizon.com/support (Verizon $100 off 2024; $200 off 2025 ended 9/23/25; Verizon free qualifying 2025; call 1-800-922-0204; +play platform); oddschecker.com Sep 2025 (DraftKings $200 off new DK users; $5 bet; $300 bonus bets; code emailed 72hr; 21+ eligible states)
Sources: tv.youtube.com Apr 2026; YouTube Help; ID.me Apr 2026; BudgetSeniors Mar 2026
Work through the discounts below from top to bottom. Start with the one that saves you the most. If you qualify for a student or community discount, those are significantly better deals than even new-subscriber pricing. Always check your internet provider’s current deal before subscribing through YouTube directly — carrier offers have historically been the most generous of all.
Sources: support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/16403764 (community $198; ID.me; military/vet/firstresponder/medical/teacher; Jan 10 2027; Primetime only; watch YouTube or YouTube TV); hosted-pages.id.me/2026-youtube-tv-sunday-military-offer (military offer $198; Dec 31 2026; existing subscribers claim before auto-renew; non-refundable; Google account; installments; +1 833-389-2054; $15 off YouTube TV 12mo new sub $180 value); support.google.com/youtube/answer/13770167 (student $119 +$10 RedZone; SheerID; 18+ accredited; 1 stream; Primetime only); tv.youtube.com/learn/offer-terms (YT Premium 50% off 3mo July 31 2026; 3mo free new YT Premium Year 2-3 July 31 2026; Google AI Pro July 25 2026); tv.youtube.com/learn/nflsundayticket (new YouTube TV $192/$16×12; new Primetime $240/$20×12; returning $378/$378; not CO ME UT WI installments; auto-renews; non-refundable); support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/15137773 (ISPs Frontier/Verizon/WOW! unique savings; sign up via ISP); verizon.com/support (Verizon $100 off 2024; $200 off 2025 ended 9/23/25; Verizon free qualifying; 1-800-922-0204); oddschecker.com Sep 2025 (DraftKings $200 off; $5 bet; $300 bonus bets $25×8; 72hr email code; 21+)
This is the single most important action to take after buying NFL Sunday Ticket — and it must be done through a web browser, not the app:
- Open a web browser (Safari, Chrome, or Firefox) on any device. Go to tv.youtube.com if you bought Sunday Ticket through YouTube TV, or youtube.com if you bought it as a standalone Primetime Channel.
- Sign in with your Google account and click your profile icon in the upper right corner.
- Select Settings (gear icon) → Memberships → find NFL Sunday Ticket → click MANAGE.
- Find your next renewal date and click CANCEL → confirm with YES, CANCEL. You will receive an email confirmation.
- Your season access continues through the end of the current season — canceling auto-renewal only stops the next season’s automatic charge. You are NOT canceling your current subscription.
Most subscribers’ auto-renewal date falls around early August — set a calendar reminder for mid-July to cancel if you have not already done so. Even if you plan to resubscribe next season, cancel auto-renewal now to give yourself the option to compare deals and potentially claim a better price (including new discount programs YouTube may announce for the next season).
Almost certainly not. Here is how to evaluate any code you find:
- There is no legitimate Sunday Ticket promo code box at YouTube’s standard checkout. If you are on YouTube’s real Sunday Ticket page and there is no code entry field, that is because codes are not part of the normal purchase flow.
- The DraftKings code is real — but only if you received it from DraftKings’ official platform after completing a $5 qualifying bet as a new DraftKings user. A “DraftKings code” shared on a forum, coupon site, or social media post is not valid — these codes are issued individually and expire quickly.
- ISP partner codes exist — but they come from your ISP’s official account portal (Verizon +play, etc.), not from a coupon website. These are account-specific, not general codes anyone can use.
- Red flags for fake codes: Any website requiring you to log into your Google account to “activate” the code. Any website claiming a code gives you Sunday Ticket free forever. Any code that promises more than the verified discount amounts above. Any website with a countdown timer and urgent language.
- Safe rule: If a code did not come directly from YouTube, your ISP’s official website, or DraftKings’ own email to you specifically, assume it is not real. Use the verified discount pathways above instead — they save more money and involve no risk.
This is critical to understand before purchasing:
- NFL Sunday Ticket is non-refundable once the season begins. After the first Sunday regular season game in September, your subscription cannot be canceled and no refund is issued, regardless of circumstances.
- Before the season begins: There is typically a brief window during the off-season when sign-ups are open but the season has not started. During this window, the refund policy may differ — check the specific terms at the time of purchase at tv.youtube.com/learn/offer-terms.
- Month-to-Month plan exception: If you purchase the Month-to-Month option (available closer to the season start), you can cancel at any time and your access continues until the end of your current billing month — you are not locked in for the full season.
- Auto-renewal is non-refundable once processed — even if you missed the cancellation window. You cannot get a refund after the renewal payment has been charged. This is why canceling auto-renewal immediately after purchasing is so strongly recommended.
- Device purchase recommendation: Always purchase through a web browser (tv.youtube.com). Purchases made through an iPhone or iPad app cost significantly more due to Apple’s in-app pricing, and Apple’s refund policies for subscriptions may differ from YouTube’s.
Sources: tv.youtube.com/learn/nflsundayticket (non-cancellable non-refundable; auto-renews full price; web browser not iOS; cancel auto-renewal via Settings); support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/13769266 (cancel auto-renewal: Settings→Memberships→Manage→Cancel→Yes Cancel; web browser only not app; mid-season cancel keep access rest season active YouTube TV; renewal processing non-refundable); tv.youtube.com/learn/offer-terms (full promo terms; non-refundable); budgetseniors.com Mar 2026 (no fake codes; DraftKings from DK official only; ISP codes account-specific; cancel-resubscribe risk; promo code red flags)
Need help signing up for NFL Sunday Ticket, setting it up on your TV, or checking your internet provider for bundle deals? Use the buttons below to find local stores, your ISP, and tech help near you.
- Cancel auto-renewal first if you are a current subscriber. Go to tv.youtube.com → Settings → Memberships → Sunday Ticket → MANAGE → CANCEL. Do this via web browser, not the app. This protects you from the August charge regardless of what you decide next.
- Check your internet provider (Verizon at verizon.com, Frontier at frontier.com, WOW! at wowway.com) for current Sunday Ticket deals before subscribing anywhere else. Carrier deals have historically been the best discounts available.
- Check your eligibility for student ($119 via SheerID) or community discount ($198 via ID.me). Military, veterans, first responders, teachers, healthcare workers, and students all get better pricing than the general new-subscriber rate. Both are available to returning subscribers too.
- Buy through a web browser — Safari, Chrome, or Firefox — at tv.youtube.com. Never purchase through the iPhone or iPad app. The iOS in-app price is significantly higher than the web price.
- After purchasing, cancel auto-renewal immediately and check your YouTube Purchases & Memberships page for any available member benefit perks (YouTube Premium discounts, Google AI Pro trials, etc.).
This guide is independently researched for informational purposes only. NFL Sunday Ticket™ is a trademark of the National Football League. YouTube TV™ is a trademark of Google LLC. DraftKings® is a registered trademark of DraftKings Inc. All pricing, discount eligibility, and terms reflect verified April 2026 data from official sources. Pricing changes frequently — always confirm current details at tv.youtube.com before subscribing. Discounts and partner deals are seasonal and availability varies. NFL Sunday Ticket subscriptions are non-cancellable and non-refundable once the season begins. The DraftKings partnership deal involves real-money sports betting and is only available to adults 21+ (or 18+ in eligible states) in states where DraftKings operates legally. Gambling should be approached responsibly. If you have concerns about gambling, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
Primary sources: tv.youtube.com/learn/nflsundayticket Apr 2026 (new YouTube TV $192/$16×12; new Primetime $240/$20×12; returning YouTube TV $378/$31.50×12; Primetime $480/$40×12; RedZone +$42; non-cancellable non-refundable; auto-renews full retail; ISPs Frontier/Verizon/WOW! unique savings; web browser not iOS); tv.youtube.com/learn/nflsundayticket/deals (official deals page); tv.youtube.com/learn/offer-terms Apr 2026 (YT Premium 50% off 3mo active ST season pass subscribers July 31 2026; 3mo free new YT Premium Year 2-3 ST subscribers July 31 2026; Google AI Pro trial July 25 2026; terms non-transferable); support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/16403764 (community $198 military/vet/firstresponder/medical/teacher; ID.me; until Jan 10 2027; Primetime Channel only; watch YouTube or YouTube TV; both new and existing eligible); hosted-pages.id.me/2026-youtube-tv-sunday-military-offer (military offer $198; redeemable Dec 31 2026; existing subscribers claim before auto-renewal; non-refundable; Google account required; installments available; +1 833-389-2054 YouTube TV support; $15 off YouTube TV 12mo new subscribers $180 value); support.google.com/youtube/answer/13770167 (student $119 +$10 RedZone; SheerID; 18+ accredited; 1 stream no family sharing; Primetime Channel only; .edu not required); support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/15137773 (ISPs Frontier Verizon WOW! unique savings; sign up via ISP directly); support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/13769266 (cancel auto-renewal web browser only; Settings→Memberships→Manage→Cancel; season access continues; email confirmation; cannot cancel from app); verizon.com/support/nfl-sunday-ticket-100-off (Verizon $100 off 2024; +play platform; 1-800-922-0204; Google account required); verizon.com/support/nfl-sunday-ticket-200-off (Verizon $200 off 2025 ended 9/23/25; non-cancellable non-refundable); budgetseniors.com Mar 2026 (no traditional codes; automated via SheerID/ID.me/ISP; DraftKings $200 seasonal 21+ $5 bet new DK users only; value hierarchy; cancel-resubscribe strategy risk; fake codes warning; ID.me non-refundable); oddschecker.com Sep 2025 (DraftKings $200 off; $5 bet any sport; $300 bonus bets $25×8; code emailed 72hr; 21+ eligible states listed; doesn’t need to win); simplycodes.com Apr 2026 (YouTube TV $15 off verified; rare codes; historical max $39; football season Aug-Sep best)