WhenHBO Maxrenamed itself to Max, it completely refurbished its previous offerings, which mostly focused on the previous and current shows on HBO. Now, Max, which is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, has integrated other WBD offerings like Turner Sports and Bleacher Report into its platform, giving customers NBA, NHL, NCAA March Madness, MLB, US soccer, Bellator, and more live and archived sports content. There’s also Discovery content like Naked and Afraid and 90 Day Fiancé, along with award-winning series like Abbott Elementary, Friends, and more.

Of course, you’re able to still enjoy all the new HBO series likeThe Last of Usor Max originals like Hacks,as well as classics like The Sopranos. News junkies can watch shows on CNN to stay up on what’s going on in the world, while DC Comics fans can watch movies and TV series in the DC Extended Universe. Max offers so much content and seems to only be growing. It was recentlyannouncedthat a new bundle of streaming services will soon be offered to U.S. customers, as Hulu, Disney+, and Max will be a combined subscription plan later this summer. Max was recently made availableto stream in Europe, too.

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But how do you know if Max is worth it for you? What if you want to test it out before you commit to it? Unfortunately, there aren’t any standalone free trials like there used to be when it was just HBO Max. But there are a few ways to get a free subscription of Max included with other subscriptions. Here’s how.

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What are the price tiers for Max?

There are a few to choose from

Currently, if you want to purchase the streaming service, there are multiple options you may choose from. They are split into monthly and yearly prices, so you can choose the one that works best for you. The ad-supported options are cheaper and cost $10 per month or $100 per year. The ad-free option is $16 per month or $150 per year, and the Ultimate ad-free option is $20 per month or $200 per year.

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Enjoy free episodes for free

Don’t pay or log in

For nearly each show, it is the premiere episode that is available to stream for free, giving you an idea of what the show is like.

Anybody can enjoy some of Max’s offerings for free whenever they want. Max offers free episodes for many of its shows that customers can watch. This is the only version of a free trial that Max offers. you’re able to just go tothis siteand stream free episodes of shows like The Sympathizer, The Last of Us, Euphoria, Succession, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more. For nearly each show, it is the premiere episode that is available to stream for free, giving you an idea of what the show is like.

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Cricket Wireless gives you a free subscription

AT&T canceled theirs

AT&T stopped running a subscription plan promo with Max last year. But Cricket Wireless, a subsidiary of the telecom giant, still offers one. If youupgrade your wireless planto a $60 per month unlimited plan, you are eligible to get an ad-supported Max plan included for free with it. If you stream Max on your Cricket Wireless phone, it will be in Standard Definition – only online are you able to watch HD content. If you already have a $60 per month plan, you can contact Cricket to set up your Max subscription.

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Pay for HBO with your cable plan

You’ll have access to Max

If you have a cable subscription and pay for HBO as one of the channels, you’re more than likely able to watch Max for free on the streaming platform. Verizon, Xfinity, DirecTV, Cox Communications, and Spectrum are just a few of the providers that offer this. What you can do is download the Max app on your smart TV or log onto the Max website on your computer or phone. When you’re logging in, you can pick Choose Your Provider and then log into your cable provider. If you have HBO as a part of your plan, you will be given access to Max to stream.

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