FREE Premium Channels All Weekend for DirecTV Customers | HBO, HBO Max, Starz, & More

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Get your HBO entertainment for a bargain! 

Are you a current DirecTV customer? If so, now through November 28th, DirecTV is hosting their fifth-annual Thanksgiving Weekend FREE Premium Preview event where current customers can enjoy access to premium channels absolutely FREE! Note that this applies to all DirecTV, DirecTVSTREAM, and U-verse subscribers.

This includes all the best shows, movies, non-stop action, captivating dramas, and more that HBO, Cinemax, Starz, Showtime, and Epix have to offer! And just in time to enjoy some holiday entertainment with the family!

DirecTV Members! Here’s how to score your FREE channels all weekend…

If you are watching on DirecTV or the DirecTV App, go to live channels and live streaming only. If you are watching on DirecTVSTREAM go to live channels and ON Demand only.

That’s it! You should be able to enjoy access to all of the following channels:

  • HBO on Channels 501-511
  • HBO MAX episodes on Channel 1501
  • CINEMAX Channels 515-523
  • STARZ Channels 525-542 (not available on DIRECTV STREAM).
  • SHOWTIME Channels 545-557
  • EPIX Channels 558-560

Final cost – absolutely FREE!


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Attention AT&T and DirecTV customers!

As another option, if you are an AT&T or DirecTV customer, you may be able to score 3 free months of HBO Max!

Check out these HIP TIPS from readers:

  • If you have AT&T mobile with an unlimited plan, HBO Max is included for free. Login and check your AT&T account. Download the HBO Max app and you will be asked for which provided and pick AT&T. You may need to go to a website on a computer and activate.
  • If you have DirecTV, log into your account and check the promotions/offers tab for 3 free months and look for the offer like the one pictured above!

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HBO is a stand-alone streaming service that gives you unlimited access to all of HBO’s original series (every season, every episode) and their hit movies, documentaries, sports, and exclusive comedy specials. While HBO Max contains all of that PLUS new, original content from HBO, Warner Bros, DC Comics, and more.

With all these options, you’ll never be at a loss for what to watch again!

Once subscribed, you can stream HBO Max on supported devices like tablets, phones, TVs, and computers.


Check out more ways to watch your favorite TV shows, movies, and sports for cheap or even free!


About the writer:

Chelsey is a writer & photographer with both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Arizona State University. She holds 3+ years blogging experience not only for Hip2Save, but various other publications in the health, lifestyle, and education field.


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  1. Klp

    Any good movie recommendations for those channels?

    • Jennifer (Hip Sidekick)

      I like Hack!

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