Watching Thursday Night Football? Here’s another reason to try Prime - USA Today
With Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale set to begin Oct. 6, shoppers still have time to sign up for an Amazon Prime membership and start taking advantage of early member-exclusive deals before the event officially kicks off.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event runs Oct. 6-7 and will feature millions of discounts across categories including tech, home, beauty, kitchen essentials and holiday gifts. While the biggest offers arrive during the two-day sale, Prime members can already shop a growing list of early deals.
Beyond unlocking Prime Big Deal Days pricing, a Prime membership includes perks that can deliver value all year long, from fast free shipping and grocery savings to streaming benefits like Prime Video, which is home to Thursday Night Football throughout the NFL season.
For shoppers who haven't signed up for a Prime membership, the days leading up to Prime Big Deal Days may offer the best opportunity to join, browse early discounts and prepare for one of Amazon's biggest shopping events of the fall.
As Prime Big Deal Days approaches, the biggest reason to sign up for a Prime membership remains straightforward: nearly all of the event's headline deals are reserved for Prime members.
The sale runs Oct. 6-7 and will feature discounts across more than 35 shopping categories. Amazon says shoppers can expect savings on everything from electronics and beauty products to kitchen appliances, home essentials and holiday gifts.
While millions of additional deals will arrive once Prime Big Deal Days officially begins, Amazon has already started rolling out early Prime-exclusive discounts, making now an ideal time to sign up and your last chance to sign up before the event starts.
Prime Big Deal Days isn't the only shopping event where membership pays off. Prime members receive access to special promotions and limited-time Lightning Deals throughout the year, including major shopping events like the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday events.
If you are someone who waits for the big sales before making larger purchases, these member-exclusive savings can add up quickly.
One of the biggest reasons shoppers continue to subscribe to Prime is fast delivery. Prime members receive free shipping on millions of eligible items, with delivery options that can include same-day, one-day and two-day shipping depending on product availability and location.
Whether you're ordering household essentials, last-minute gifts or everyday necessities, fast delivery remains one of the most valuable Prime benefits.
Beyond shopping, Prime members can take advantage of several everyday savings opportunities.
These benefits can help members save on recurring expenses throughout the year, not just during major shopping events.
Prime isn't just for shopping. With football season in full swing, Prime members can stream exclusive Thursday Night Football matchups on Prime Video throughout the season, including marquee games featuring the Chiefs, Packers, Steelers, Cowboys, Eagles and Ravens, plus Black Friday Football, a Christmas Eve game and an NFL Wild Card matchup.
Beyond NFL coverage, Prime Video includes movies, television shows, documentaries and Amazon Originals, along with the option to add premium streaming subscriptions through Prime Video Channels.
If you're already planning to tune in for Thursday Night Football this season, Prime Video gives you another reason to sign up before Prime Big Deal Days. Its streaming benefits can help you get value from your membership long after the sale ends.
While Prime Big Deal Days may be the reason to sign up right now, an Amazon Prime membership comes with several entertainment and digital benefits that can add value all year long.
One of the newest additions is Alexa+, Amazon's next-generation AI-powered assistant. Prime members receive access to Alexa+ as part of their membership, alongside a variety of streaming, gaming and reading perks.
Combined with Prime Video, shopping benefits and exclusive Prime Big Deal Days access, these perks help make an Amazon Prime membership about more than just a delivery subscription.
If you're planning to shop Prime Big Deal Days, joining Amazon Prime beforehand can help you get the most out of the event.
Between early access to deals, fast shipping, grocery and fuel savings, football streaming on Prime Video and a long list of entertainment perks, the membership offers benefits that extend far beyond Amazon's biggest sale events.
With Prime Big Deal Days beginning Oct. 6, shoppers still have a short window to sign up for Prime, browse early offers and get ready for the event's biggest discounts. Beyond the sale itself, the membership includes year-round benefits ranging from fast shipping and grocery savings to streaming access through Prime Video.
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