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PlayStation Plus Subscription Cost 2026
PlayStation Plus cost analysis 2020–2026. Price comparison across Essential, Extra and Premium tiers.
€8.99
Monthly cost 2026
€60
Annual cost 2026
€295
5-year total
2022–2026
+28.6%
▲ rose €2.00/mo
Price change since 2020
Price History 2020–2026
Year
Monthly Price
vs Previous
2020
€6.99
(baseline)
2022
€8.99
+€2.00 (28.6%)
2024
€8.99
— unchanged
2026
€8.99
— unchanged
Key Data Points
01
PS Plus Essential annual (€59.99) is the best value — 44% cheaper than monthly billing
02
PlayStation restructured PS Plus in 2022, adding Extra and Premium tiers
03
PS Plus is effectively mandatory for online multiplayer on PS4/PS5
04
Monthly free games (typically 2–3 per month) add significant value over the year
05
5-year Essential cost at annual billing: approximately €295 — lowest major gaming subscription
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does PS Plus cost per year in Europe?
PS Plus Essential costs €59.99/year. Extra (game catalogue) is €167.88/year. Premium is €203.88/year.