Streaming Services Switzerland 2026

Last updated May 2026. By the checkeverything.ch Editorial Team. All prices verified from official provider websites.

Key Takeaways

• Netflix Switzerland: Basic with ads CHF 11.90, Standard CHF 17.90, Premium 4K CHF 24.90 per month
• Disney+ Switzerland: Standard with ads CHF 9.90, Standard CHF 12.90, Premium CHF 16.90 per month
• Amazon Prime Video: CHF 5.90/month or CHF 49.90/year (included in Prime)
• Apple TV+: CHF 9.99/month with 7-day free trial
• Paramount+: CHF 9.99/month standalone, or bundled via Swisscom blue
• Sport: DAZN CHF 24.99/month, blue Sport (Swisscom) depending on TV plan
• Public broadcaster: SRF Play, RTS Play, RSI Play and Play Suisse are free (covered by the Serafe fee of CHF 335 per year)
• Average Swiss household spend: CHF 50 to CHF 110 per month on streaming
• Realistic savings: CHF 300 to CHF 600 per year through careful trimming

Swiss households spend CHF 50 to CHF 110 per month on streaming subscriptions, or CHF 600 to CHF 1'200 per year. This guide helps you pick the services that actually fit how you watch and cancel the ones quietly draining your card statement.

Streaming services Switzerland: verified 2026 prices

The table below shows public prices on 28 May 2026, verified on official provider websites. Prices change frequently, so always confirm with the provider before subscribing.

Netflix Switzerland price 2026: three plans and extra members

Netflix offers three plans in Switzerland, verified on netflix.com/ch/plans:

• Basic with ads: CHF 11.90/month, Full HD, 2 simultaneous streams (with ad breaks)
• Standard: CHF 17.90/month, Full HD, 2 streams, download on 2 devices
• Premium: CHF 24.90/month, Ultra HD/4K, 4 streams, spatial audio

Extra members. Since 2023, Netflix limits sharing to the same household. To add someone living at another address, the cost is CHF 5.90 per month on Standard and Premium plans. Check help.netflix.com for the current terms.

Lex Netflix. From 1 January 2024, the revised Federal Film Act obliges streaming platforms to invest 4% of their gross Swiss revenue in Swiss film and series production, or pay an equivalent levy to the Federal Office of Culture. This obligation adds to the usual reasons for price increases (licences, inflation, global strategy).

Disney+ Switzerland: three plans, no Hulu bundle

Disney+ has restructured its Swiss tariffs. The "Disney/Hulu/ESPN" bundle you see online is a US-only offer: Hulu is not available in Switzerland.

• Standard with ads: CHF 9.90/month, Full HD, 2 streams
• Standard ad-free: CHF 12.90/month (CHF 129/year), Full HD, 2 streams, downloads
• Premium: CHF 16.90/month (CHF 169/year), 4K UHD, Dolby Atmos, 4 streams

The annual plan for Standard and Premium offers the classic "12 months for the price of 10" deal: if you're sure you'll keep the service for a year, you save roughly 17% compared to monthly.

Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Crunchyroll

Amazon Prime Video costs CHF 5.90/month or CHF 49.90/year and is included in Amazon Prime. You also get fast shipping for eligible orders on amazon.de and amazon.fr that deliver to Switzerland, Prime Reading and Prime Music. The catalogue includes original series like The Boys, Reacher and Citadel, plus licensed sports events.

Apple TV+ focuses on Apple originals (Ted Lasso, Severance, Slow Horses, The Morning Show). CHF 9.99/month with a 7-day free trial. For households already in the Apple ecosystem, the Apple One bundle combines Apple TV+, iCloud+, Apple Music and Apple Arcade at a lower combined rate.

Paramount+ is available in Switzerland at CHF 9.99/month standalone, or as an add-on to some Swisscom blue TV plans. The catalogue includes Star Trek, Halo, the Mission Impossible franchise and selected Showtime titles.

Crunchyroll is the anime reference in Switzerland: Fan plan at CHF 9.99/month (one device, simulcast within hours of the Japanese broadcast) and Ultimate at CHF 14.99/month (up to 4 devices, offline downloads).

Worth noting: Max (formerly HBO Max) has not launched in Switzerland as of 28 May 2026. Parts of the HBO catalogue are accessible via Sky Show (Sunrise), Paramount+ or individually on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. Warner Bros. Discovery has not announced a Swiss launch date.

Sport streaming in Switzerland: DAZN, blue Sport, Teleclub

Sport is the most expensive part of the Swiss streaming ecosystem, and the situation changes from season to season.

• DAZN offers a monthly subscription at CHF 24.99 with a discounted annual rate. Catalogue: NFL, NBA, combat sports and European football competitions depending on the season. Check whether your preferred competition is included before signing up.
• blue Sport (Swisscom) covers Super League, Challenge League, Champions League and Europa League depending on the rights in force. Access goes through blue TV or as an option on selected Swisscom mobile plans.
• Teleclub is integrated into Sunrise UPC TV offers. Coverage varies depending on the rights.

For a detailed comparison of internet + TV plans that include sport, see moneyland.ch/en/swiss-tv-subscription-comparison.

Swiss public broadcaster: SRF Play, RTS Play, Play Suisse

Before adding another paid subscription, it's worth remembering that several services are already paid for indirectly via the Serafe fee (CHF 335 per year in 2026):

• SRF Play (srf.ch/play): Swiss German programmes, replays and originals
• RTS Play (rts.ch/play): Swiss French equivalent
• RSI Play (rsi.ch/play): Swiss Italian programmes
• Play Suisse (playsuisse.ch): Swiss films and series in all four national languages, with subtitles
• PlaySuisse Live: live channels of SRF, RTS, RSI and RTR

If you're paying the Serafe fee anyway, drawing on these catalogues before stacking up private subscriptions is the obvious starting point.

VPN and foreign catalogues: what to know

Using a VPN to access the Netflix US, Disney+ US or Crunchyroll JP catalogue is not illegal in Switzerland: no federal law bans private VPN use. However, the terms of service of most platforms explicitly prohibit it and allow account suspension if detected. Detection is automated and frequent: risking a paid subscription for a few days of savings rarely makes sense.

Geo-blocking exists for licensing reasons: each country has its own rights holder, and the same film may sit on Netflix Switzerland, Disney+ Belgium and Prime Video France depending on contracts.

How to cut your streaming bill by CHF 30 to CHF 50 per month

On an average budget of CHF 80 to CHF 110 per month on streaming, recovering CHF 30 to CHF 50 without giving up content you actually watch is realistic. Five concrete moves:

1. Rotation rather than accumulation. Few platforms justify twelve months a year. Subscribe to Disney+ for three months when the season you want drops, then cancel. Same logic for Apple TV+ in "Severance binge" mode and for Netflix.
2. Household family plans. Spotify Family, YouTube Premium Family and Apple One Family become unbeatable per person (CHF 4 to CHF 7 each) when everyone lives under the same roof. Stick to the "same address" rule to avoid being blocked.
3. Annual billing where it pays. Disney+ and Amazon Prime offer the "12 months for the price of 10" deal. If you know you'll use the service all year, save about 17%.
4. Half-yearly statement review. Open your active subscriptions list twice a year. On average, one or two services are paid for but unused: cancelling these "zombie subscriptions" frees up CHF 15 to CHF 30 per month.
5. Use what's free first. For news, documentaries and Swiss films, SRF Play, RTS Play and Play Suisse cover a lot. Adding a paid service makes sense only if it replaces something, not if it stacks.

For another application of the same logic to your household budget, see our grocery savings guide. If your mobile operator already bundles streaming, the mobile plans comparison shows where switching pays off.

Which streaming service to pick: short guide by profile

• Family with school-age children. Disney+ Standard CHF 12.90 + Spotify Family CHF 26.95 = CHF 39.85/month. Solid coverage for animation, Marvel/Star Wars and music for everyone.
• Film and series fan. Netflix Standard CHF 17.90 + Apple TV+ CHF 9.99 = CHF 27.89/month. Wide Netflix catalogue, high-quality Apple TV+ originals.
• Sport fan. DAZN CHF 24.99 + blue Sport according to Swisscom plan. Check the rights for the current season before signing an annual contract.
• Student. Spotify Student CHF 8.95 + Play Suisse and SRF Play free. Music and news coverage under CHF 10/month.
• Senior who watches traditional TV. The Swisscom blue or Sunrise TV bundle already includes Swiss channels and replay. Add at most Netflix Basic CHF 11.90 if linear programming isn't enough.

Hidden costs to watch out for

Before subscribing to any streaming service, watch for these factors:

• Foreign currency fees. Some services historically displayed prices in EUR. Check whether your card adds a foreign-transaction surcharge of 1% to 2%.
• Device restrictions. Some services limit which devices can stream. Confirm compatibility with your smart TV, streaming stick or mobile device before committing.
• Regional content limits. A title available on Netflix US may not appear on Netflix Switzerland due to licensing. Frequent travellers find regional locks annoying.
• Password sharing limits. Netflix and Disney+ enforce same-household sharing. This matters if you split subscriptions with family living elsewhere.
• Auto-renewal. Nearly all services renew automatically unless you cancel before billing date. Set a calendar reminder a few days before renewal.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Netflix cost in Switzerland in 2026?

As of 28 May 2026, Netflix Switzerland offers Basic with ads at CHF 11.90/month, Standard at CHF 17.90/month and Premium 4K at CHF 24.90/month. An extra member outside the household costs CHF 5.90/month on top. Confirm at netflix.com/ch/plans before subscribing.

Does Disney+ offer a Hulu bundle in Switzerland?

No. The Disney/Hulu/ESPN bundle is US-only. In Switzerland, Disney+ sells three standalone plans: Standard with ads CHF 9.90/month, Standard ad-free CHF 12.90/month (CHF 129/year) and Premium 4K CHF 16.90/month (CHF 169/year).

Is Max (HBO Max) available in Switzerland?

Not yet as of 28 May 2026. Parts of the HBO catalogue are accessible via Sky Show (Sunrise), Paramount+ or individually on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. Warner Bros. Discovery has not announced a Swiss launch date for Max.

What is the cheapest streaming service in Switzerland?

Among paid plans, Amazon Prime Video at CHF 5.90/month is the cheapest, followed by Disney+ Standard with ads at CHF 9.90 and Apple TV+ at CHF 9.99. SRF Play, RTS Play, RSI Play and Play Suisse are free (funded by the Serafe fee you already pay).

Can I use a VPN to access the Netflix US catalogue?

Using a VPN is not illegal in Switzerland, but it violates the terms of service of most streaming platforms. Providers can suspend or limit the account. If detection happens during a paid subscription, you may lose access without a refund.

Will Lex Netflix push prices up further?

The 4% investment obligation in force since 1 January 2024 is a cost for international platforms, but it isn't the only driver of price changes. Providers mainly cite inflation, licensing costs and global revenue strategy. Estimating a precise future impact on pricing lists is speculative.

Should I pay Disney+ or Amazon Prime annually?

If you're sure you'll use the service for twelve months, the annual option saves about 17% compared to monthly. Disney+ Premium at CHF 169/year actually costs CHF 14.08/month instead of CHF 16.90. If your use is irregular, monthly offers more flexibility.

What happens if I cancel mid-month?

For Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Spotify and Paramount+, cancellation takes effect at the end of the already-paid period: you keep using the service until renewal, with no further charges. Check the terms of any annual contract before signing.

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