HBO Max price history & increases

Current HBO Max prices (US)

US list prices in USD before tax, promotions and bundles.

Free plan or trial: No free trial.

Sports: Some NHL, MLB, NBA (through 2025) and March Madness via TNT Sports, depending on season.

HBO Max price history

1. +9%
   price increase

   • Standard: $16.99/mo → $18.49/mo

   Oct 21, 2025 · source: cnbc.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
2. +10%
   price increase

   • Premium: $20.99/mo → $22.99/mo

   Oct 21, 2025 · source: cnbc.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
3. +10%
   price increase

   • Basic with Ads: $9.99/mo → $10.99/mo

   Oct 21, 2025 · source: cnbc.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
4. +6%
   price increase

   • Standard: $15.99/mo → $16.99/mo

   Then Max Ad-Free.

   Jun 4, 2024 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
5. +5%
   price increase

   • Premium: $19.99/mo → $20.99/mo

   Then Max Ultimate Ad-Free.

   Jun 4, 2024 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
6. +7%
   price increase

   • Standard: $14.99/mo → $15.99/mo

   Then called the ad-free plan.

   Jan 12, 2023 · source: techcrunch.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2

HBO Max pricing FAQ

How much does HBO Max cost?

HBO Max costs $10.99–$22.99/month in the US (prices checked Nov 2, 2026). Yearly plans: $109.99–$229.99/year. Plans: Basic with Ads $10.99/month; Basic with Ads $109.99/year; Standard $18.49/month; Standard $184.99/year; Premium $22.99/month; Premium $229.99/year.

Did HBO Max raise its prices?

Yes. Last raised on Oct 21, 2025 (Standard: $16.99 → $18.49/month, +9%). HBO Max has raised prices 3 times since 2023.

What is the cheapest HBO Max plan?

The cheapest HBO Max plan is Basic with Ads at $10.99/month.

How much is HBO Max with ads vs without ads?

With ads, HBO Max starts at $10.99/month (Basic with Ads). Without ads, it starts at $18.49/month (Standard).

Does HBO Max have a free trial or free plan?

No free trial.

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