Sling Television Channels: A Comprehensive Guide

Sling TV offers two primary packages, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, each priced at $46 per month. Sling Orange includes 35 channels with a focus on Disney and ESPN networks. Sling Blue offers up to 46 channels, featuring Fox and NBC networks, along with local NBC, Fox, and ABC in select markets. Both packages provide a more affordable alternative to traditional cable while maintaining a robust channel selection.

For a broader range of channels, subscribers can combine Sling Orange and Sling Blue for $61 per month, granting access to up to 49 channels. Sling Blue’s price can increase by $5 depending on location and local channel availability. In addition to the base packages, Sling TV offers genre-specific add-ons starting at $6 per month, each bundling related channels. Premium add-ons like Paramount Plus with Showtime ($10/month) and Starz ($11/month) are also available.

While Sling TV doesn’t currently provide a free trial, they do offer a free ad-supported streaming service called “Freestream” and frequently provide discounts for new subscribers. Some add-ons, such as the Spanish-language package, offer a seven-day free trial. Sling Orange includes exclusive channels like Disney Channel, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN4K, Freeform, MotorTrend, and QVC. It also shares 24 channels with Sling Blue, such as A&E, AMC, AXS TV, BBC America, BET, Bloomberg Television, Charge!, CNN, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central, Comet, Epix Drive-In, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, Local Now, Nick Jr., TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, and Vice.

Sling Blue offers exclusive channels including Bravo, Discovery Channel, E!, Fox (select markets), Fox News, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 1 4K, FX, HLN, MSNBC, NBC (select markets), NFL Network, National Geographic, SYFY, TLC, truTV, and USA. Sling Blue shares the same 24 channels with Sling Orange as listed above. The combined Sling Orange + Blue package includes all channels from both individual packages, totaling up to 49 channels. This provides the most comprehensive channel lineup available from Sling TV.

Beyond the core packages, Sling TV provides add-on bundles for further customization. The Total TV Deal ($21/month) includes seven extra channel packs: Sports, Comedy, Kids, News, Lifestyle, Hollywood, and Heartland, plus DVR Plus. The 4 Extras Deal ($13/month) offers Kids, News, Lifestyle, and Comedy extras. DVR Plus ($5/month) expands DVR storage from the standard 50 hours to 200 hours.

Sling TV also features a variety of Sports Extra packages tailored to each base plan. Sling Orange subscribers with the Sports Extra add-on receive channels like ACC Network, ACC Network Extra, ESPNU, ESPNews, SEC Network, SEC Network+, MLB Network, MLB Network Strike Zone, Tennis Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, and beIN Sports. For Sling Blue subscribers, Sports Extra includes FS2, Golf Channel, NFL RedZone, along with several channels overlapping with the Orange Sports Extra package. Numerous other add-on packages cater to diverse interests, including Entertainment Extra, Kids Extra, News Extra, Lifestyle Extra, Hollywood Extra, and Heartland Extra, each offering a curated selection of channels for $6 per month.

Premium add-ons expand Sling TV’s offerings beyond live TV. Subscribers can access Max, HBO’s streaming service, for $17 per month. Discovery Plus, featuring content from Discovery networks, is available in ad-supported ($5/month) and ad-free ($9/month) versions. AMC Plus ($9/month) provides on-demand access to series and movies from AMC Networks. Other premium options include Paramount Plus with Showtime, MGM Plus, Starz, and a range of Spanish-language add-ons and à la carte channels. Sling TV offers a robust selection of channels and add-ons, allowing users to customize their viewing experience to fit their specific needs and preferences.