At the end of November, it’s the same old routine: you switch on your console, head to the PlayStation Store and cross your fingers for a PlayStation Plus offer. The good news is that Sony usually gets in on the Black Friday action, with great discounts on annual subscriptions. The question is which option best suits your gaming style (and we’re here to help you figure it out).
In short:
- Sony usually runs a PS Plus promotion during Black Friday: in 2025, up to 33 per cent off a 12-month subscription.
- The Black Friday promotion is mainly aimed at new subscribers or those without a current subscription, and applies to a one-off payment for 12 months.
- PlayStation Black Friday also includes discounts on games from the PlayStation Store, PS5 consoles and accessories: in 2025, up to £135 off the PS5 Digital Edition.
- With subscription sharing on Sharesub, a PS Plus membership starts at £5.84 per month, with no need to pay 12 months up front 🎉🎮
Is there a PS Plus Black Friday deal at 2026?
Yes, most likely. Sony runs a PS Plus Black Friday deal almost every year, usually on the 12-month subscription. As of writing, this year’s PS Plus discounts haven’t been announced yet, but past trends give a good idea of what to expect.
What Sony offered on Black Friday 2025
For Black Friday 2025, PlayStation launched its offers on 21 November, with up to 33 per cent off a 12-month PlayStation Plus subscription:
- 12-month PS Plus Premium: up to 33 per cent off;
- 12-month PS Plus Extra: 25 per cent off;
- 12-month PS Plus Essential: a more modest discount, depending on your profile.
It’s a real bargain – we’re not going to tell you otherwise!
Who can take advantage of the Black Friday PS Plus offer?
The Black Friday PS Plus offer is mainly aimed at new subscribers and those who no longer have an active subscription. That’s often where the problem lies.
If you’re already a subscriber, Sony usually offers a discount to upgrade to a higher tier instead: in 2025, 33 per cent off the rest of your subscription when upgrading from Essential or Extra to Premium. And if you’re already on Premium, there’s generally nothing on offer for you (yes, it’s a bit frustrating).
PlayStation Plus Black Friday deal: who really stands to benefit?
The PlayStation Plus Black Friday deal is the best price of the year if you tick three boxes: you don’t have an active subscription, you can afford to pay a large sum in one go, and you’re sure to be playing for 12 months.
If that’s the case, go for it. It’s the perfect time to snap up PS Plus Extra or Premium at a reduced price.
However, the offer is less suitable in several situations:
- You don’t want to pay a large sum upfront in the middle of the Christmas gift-giving season. Payment is a one-off.
- You play in bursts. A big game this winter, a break in the spring: paying 12 months in advance doesn’t make much sense.
- You’re already a subscriber. The main discount often doesn’t apply to you.
- You’ve missed the window. Once Black Friday is over, prices return to normal.
Also bear in mind renewal: at the end of the 12 months, the subscription usually reverts to the standard rate. A quick check of your auto-renewal settings will save you any nasty surprises.
Beware of PS Plus codes that seem too good to be true
During Black Friday, PS Plus codes and PlayStation Store cards at rock-bottom prices pop up all over the place, particularly on key resale websites. Some offers are genuine, others far less so: codes that have already been used, cards intended for a different region and unusable on your account, or websites that disappear once payment has been taken.
The best approach: buy your subscription directly from the PlayStation Store or from a well-known retailer. And if a discount far exceeds that advertised by PlayStation, be wary: there’s often a catch.
Affordable PlayStation Plus all year round thanks to subscription sharing
Black Friday lasts a few days, but your desire to play lasts much longer. With the ‘ partage d’abonnement PlayStation ’ on Sharesub, you join an existing PS Plus subscription and pay your share each month, with no upfront payment and no need to wait for a promotion.
The principle is similar to carpooling: the driver has a spare seat, you share the cost of the journey, and everyone benefits. Sharesub connects subscribers, manages monthly payments and pays the subscription owner their share.
On Sharesub, a PlayStation Plus membership costs, including fees:
- PS Plus Essential: £5.84 per month;
- PS Plus Extra: £8.54 per month;
- PS Plus Premium: £10.16 per month.
This is significantly cheaper than the official monthly rate, and even slightly cheaper than the 12-month subscription at the standard price, worked out on a monthly basis. The difference is that you pay month by month, without having to fork out €70, €120 or €150 all at once.
Did you take advantage of the Black Friday PS Plus offer? You can also offer your spare subscription on Sharesub and get back a portion of your subscription cost every month!
Other PlayStation Black Friday deals
PlayStation’s Black Friday deals don’t stop at PS Plus. Every year, Sony also pulls out all the stops with games, consoles and accessories – everything you need to complete your setup without breaking the bank.
Discounted PS4 and PS5 games on the PlayStation Store
During Black Friday, the PlayStation Store features hundreds of games on offer, from recent blockbusters to older gems. It’s the perfect time to finally pick up that game everyone’s been recommending (you know, the one that’s been sitting on your wishlist for the past two years).
Here’s a tip: with PS Plus, you often get access to extra discounts on selected games, exclusively for subscribers.
Discounts on consoles and accessories
Black Friday is also one of the best times to kit yourself out. In 2025, for example, PlayStation offered:
- up to £135 off the PS5 Digital Edition and £90 off the standard PS5;
- discounts on selected DualSense controllers and the DualSense Edge;
- £20 off the PlayStation Portal and £30 off the Pulse Explore earbuds.
This year’s offers will be announced by PlayStation a few days before Black Friday, on the PlayStation Store and at partner retailers.
And to make sure you’ve got a bit left in your budget for all this, a shared PS Plus membership on Sharesub saves you money on your monthly subscription. More money for games, less for the bill!
FAQ on the PlayStation Plus Black Friday promotion
The dates change every year. In 2025, the PlayStation Black Friday deals started on 21 November and the PlayStation Plus discount ran until early December. This year’s dates will be announced by PlayStation a few days before the promotion begins.
Not always! The main PS Plus Black Friday discount is aimed at new subscribers and those without an active subscription. Current subscribers are instead eligible for a discount when upgrading to a higher tier.
No. During Black Friday, the PS Plus discount is displayed directly on the PlayStation Store, with no promo code required.
Yes. The official monthly price is the most expensive, but a PlayStation Plus subscription on Sharesub allows you to pay monthly at a lower price, whatever the time of year.
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