Sports Illustrated subscription plans and pricing
Sports Illustrated offers two main subscription paths: a digital-only plan and a combined digital plus print plan. The digital plan gives you access to SI.com and the Sports Illustrated app on phones and tablets. The print plus digital plan adds a monthly magazine to your door and costs more per month.
Pricing changes periodically and varies depending on promotional offers at the time you sign up. Both plans renew automatically each month unless you cancel. You can pause or resume your subscription through your account settings without losing your place or preferences.
Sports Illustrated also sells single issues in print at newsstands and through their website if you want to try the magazine before committing to a subscription.
Key Takeaways
- Digital-only subscriptions let you read SI.com and use the app, while print plus digital adds a physical magazine each month.
- You set up a subscription directly through SI.com or through the Apple App Store and Google Play, depending on which device you use.
- Your subscription renews automatically each billing cycle, and you can cancel, pause, or resume anytime through your account page.
- If you have a problem with your subscription, Sports Illustrated customer service handles billing issues, missing issues, and account changes.
How to start a digital subscription
Go to SI.com and look for the subscription button, usually at the top of the page. Click it and choose the digital plan. You will enter your email address, create a password, and provide payment information. Sports Illustrated accepts major credit cards and may offer other payment methods depending on your location.
After you complete the purchase, you can log in when ready and start reading. read the Sports Illustrated app to your phone or tablet and sign in with the same email and password. Your subscription works across all devices once you are logged in.
How to start a print plus digital subscription
The print plus digital plan also starts at SI.com. Select the print option during checkout instead of digital-only. You will need to provide a mailing address where the magazine should arrive each month. The first issue typically arrives within two to four weeks of your order, depending on your location and the current issue cycle.
Once your subscription is active, you have full access to the digital content and app while you wait for the first print issue. If an issue does not arrive, contact Sports Illustrated customer service with your subscription number and the issue date you are missing.
Subscribing through your phone or tablet
You can start a subscription directly through the Sports Illustrated app on iOS or Android. Open the app, look for the subscription or account section, and select the plan you want. If you subscribe through the Apple App Store, Apple handles the payment and billing. If you subscribe through Google Play, Google manages your payment method and renewal.
Subscriptions purchased through the app work the same way as subscriptions purchased on SI.com — they renew automatically and you can cancel anytime. However, to change your payment method or pause your subscription, you may need to go to SI.com rather than the app, depending on how you signed up.
Managing your subscription and billing
Log into your account on SI.com to see your subscription status, renewal date, and payment method. From your account page, you can update your credit card, change your mailing address for print issues, or pause your subscription for up to three months. Pausing keeps your account active without charging you during the pause period.
To cancel, go to your account settings and select the cancel option. Sports Illustrated will ask why you are canceling but does not require a reason. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, so you keep access until that date.
What happens after you cancel
Once your subscription ends, you lose access to the app and SI.com content that requires a login. You keep any single articles or content you may have saved offline, but new articles and the full archive require an active subscription to view.
If you cancel a print subscription, your magazine stops arriving after the final issue of your paid period ships. You can restart your subscription at any time by going back to SI.com and signing up again. Restarting does not restore old content or preferences — you start fresh with a new account or log back into your old one if you remember your password.
Troubleshooting common subscription issues
If you cannot log in, reset your password through the SI.com login page. If you are charged twice in one month, check whether you have subscriptions on both SI.com and through the app — you may have started two separate subscriptions by mistake. Contact customer service to cancel the duplicate and request a refund for the extra charge.
If a print issue does not arrive, wait at least two weeks from the issue date before reporting it missing. Then contact Sports Illustrated with your subscription number and the issue date. They will either reship the issue or credit your account. If issues arrive damaged, photograph the damage and send it to customer service along with your subscription number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a discount on a Sports Illustrated subscription?
Sports Illustrated runs promotional offers throughout the year, especially around holidays and major sporting events. Check SI.com directly or sign up for their email list to see current offers. Prices and discounts vary by region and change frequently.
What if I want to give a subscription as a gift?
Sports Illustrated sells gift subscriptions on their website. You choose the plan, the length of the subscription, and provide the recipient's email address and mailing address if it is a print plan. The recipient receives a notification with instructions to set up their account and start reading.
Can I change my subscription from digital-only to print plus digital?
Yes. Log into your account on SI.com and look for the option to upgrade or change your plan. You will pay the difference for the remainder of your current billing cycle, and the change takes effect when ready. Your next renewal will be at the new plan price.
Do I need a separate account for the app and the website?
No. Use the same email and password on both the app and SI.com. Your subscription and reading history sync across devices once you log in with the same account.
What payment methods does Sports Illustrated accept?
Sports Illustrated accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. If you subscribe through Apple or Google, you can also use payment methods stored in those accounts. Some regions may have additional payment options available at checkout.