Sling TV delivers the programming you already know, love, and refuse to miss without the hefty price tag that blows your budget. The streaming service has two different main plans, flexible passes, a variety of add-on packages and a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) option in Sling Freestream, offering viewers a variety of options.
Most importantly, Sling TV is a must if you want to access live TV, making it a good choice if you'd like to give up traditional cable TV. With so many different ways to access the service, there's a lot of great savings to be had depending on what you want to watch.
In this guide, I'll examine the different plans available, compare Sling TV to some of the best streaming services that offer live TV, discuss which deals are best to save cash on a subscription, and answer some of your burning questions about the service.
Sling TV prices at a glance
Sling TV has two main plans to choose from: these are Sling Blue or Sling Orange. Sling Blue costs the same as Sling Orange even though it has more live TV channels available and more features like the number of simultaneous streams you can have going at once.
You can also combine Sling Blue and Sling Orange into a bundle if you'd like to watch all the channels together or choose to opt for Sling Select, which let's you customize the channels and add-ons in a package.
However, if you live in a region where the regional channels FOX, ABC and NBC are available then the price of Sling Blue increases to $50.99. This in turn means that the price of the Blue and Orange bundle goes up to $65.99 if this applies to you.
Unlike rival streaming services, you can't sign up for an annual subscription to Sling TV. Instead, if you want a longer subscription than a month, then you can choose to prepay for up to five months and save with a 'Season Pass'.
As of August 2025, there are even more flexible ways to get Sling TV without a subscription. The service has launched new Day, Weekend and Week Passes that give you access to Sling TV's Orange plan.
I will outline the benefits of Sling TV's plans in the section below this one. For now, here's a price comparison between the plans; Orange, Blue and Orange and Blue combined.
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | Day | Weekend | Week | Monthly | 5 months |
Sling Orange | $4.99 | $9.99 | $14.99 | $45.99 | $199 |
Sling Blue | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45.99 | $199 |
Sling Orange + Blue | N/A | N/A | N/A | $60.99 | $274 |
Sling Select | N/A | N/A | N/A | $19.99 | N/A |
Sling TV plans at a glance
Sling TV primarily offers two main plans, depending on which channels you want access to and whether you need to be able to stream on multiple devices. Sling Blue is more geared towards news and entertainment, while Sling Orange is for sports and family entertainment.
Sling Blue is the better option for those that aren't too fused about missing out on sports and that want to simultaneously stream on three devices. It offers channels like MSNBC, Fox News, USA, TLC, and E! – 20 of which are exclusive news and entertainment channels – as well as local channels like FOX, ABC and NBC, depending on your location.
On the other hand, Sling Orange is a more stripped back plan but it is the the best choice for sports fans, offering subscribers the chance to stream on one device at a time and access to channels like ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3. It has eight exclusive sports and family channels.
The Sling TV Orange and Blue bundle combines the two, meaning you will get access to all the live TV channels across news, entertainment, and sports, including the 22 channels exclusive to both services.
Includes | |
Sling Orange | No local channels, stream on one device at a time, 50 hours of free DVR storage, 35 total channels including sports focused ones like ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, movies and shows via an on-demand library. |
Sling Blue | Local channels in some markets, stream on three devices at a time, 50 hours of free DVR storage, 43-47 channels (dependent on zip code) including entertainment focused ones like USA, TLC, and E!, movies and shows via an on-demand library. |
Sling Orange + Blue | Both plans combined, subscribers of this plan get all the benefits listed above so it's great for those wanting sports and entertainment. |
How does Sling TV cost compare to other streaming services?
Sling TV is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services available. Compared to the price of rival base packages from YouTube TV, DirecTV and Fubo, the service is almost a third of the cost.
However, it's not the cheapest live TV streaming service to sign up to. Philo beats Sling TV on price and offers more channels with unlimited DVR storage for up to one year – whereas you can only get up to 50 hours of DVR storage on Sling TV, although there is the option to get unlimited for a monthly fee.
The other big point of difference between the two cheapest live TV streaming services is that Sling TV offers more sports channels, which are often more expensive than entertainment and lifestyle channels, which Philo has more of. Sports channels are often why most rivals are more expensive as the broadcasting rights for these cost a lot more.
Here's how six of the biggest live TV streaming services compare when it comes to the monthly cost of their base packages:
Streaming service | Price (basic package) |
Philo | $28 per month |
Sling TV | $34.99 per month |
Fubo | $79.99 per month |
Hulu + Live TV | $82.99 per month |
YouTube TV | $82.99 per month |
DirecTV | $84.99 per month |
Are there any Sling TV deals?
Sling TV has some great deals for new subscribers especially. By far the best offer is to enjoy 50% off your first month before committing to a full-price Blue or Orange plan or bundle subscription.
There are also more flexible offers available for more short-term or long-term subscriptions, whether that's a five-month Season Pass to watch the NFL and NCAA football games this season, for instance, or Day, Weekend or Week-long passes to access Sling TV.
Other Sling TV deals include a free month of Premium Pass, which gives you access to Paramount+ with Showtime, AMC+, Starz and MGM+, or you can subscribe to each of these services as add-ons separately for a discounted rate.
For those who enjoy trying out new hardware, one of Sling TV's deals entitles you to redeem a free AirTV Mini streaming device, which is perfect if you're looking to cut the cord. An AirTV Mini acts as a streaming dongle and has Chromecast functionality, as well as being perfect for Sling TV, Netflix, and Android TV apps.
What can you watch on Sling TV?
The content available depends on your plan but Sling TV does offer a variety off live and on-demand content. This includes news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment channels and kids' programming.
The Sling Orange plan has 35 channels to choose from, including AMC, CNN, BBC America, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central, Disney, ESPN, Food Network, HGTV, IFC, TBS, TNT, and Travel Channel.
For a higher price point, Sling Blue offers around 48 channels, but this depends on local availability. The Blue plan removes ESPN and Disney, but adds Discovery, FOX News, MSNBC, NBC Sports, NFL Network, Nick Jr., and SYFY. You also get FOX and NBC local affiliates.
If you want all of the above, your best option is to go for the highest package, Sling Blue and Orange bundle, which gives you access to entertainment, sports and news.
On top of this, Sling TV offers subscriptions to premium channels like Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz, MGM+, and AMC_. Check out Sling TV's full channel line-up for more information.
Sling TV price: FAQs
Which countries can I sign up to Sling TV in?
Sling TV is only available in the US. If this changes and it is launched other territories, I'll update this guide.
Can you get Sling TV for free?
There is no Sling TV free trial at the time of writing, however, there is a way to access the live TV streaming service without paying a cent.
A free ad-supported TV (FAST) service called Sling Freestream is available, which enables you to watch some of the content at no cost. This is an ad-supported service that offers streaming content from over 335 live channels, so it's worth considering if you don't mind less choice and more adverts.
Is there a Sling TV student discount?
Yes, Sling TV has a student discount which is $10 off for 6 months. In order to redeem this, you must verify your student status through the site Student Beans, which is home to many huge brands and discounts.
Once verified, you'll get access to the Sling TV education store and you'll get Sling TV for the discounted price for the first 6 months. Remember to cancel before the period is up if you don't want to be charged full price later.
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