Sling TV lets you cut the cord without losing access to your favorite shows and live programming. Unlike pricey cable subscriptions, this service is affordable and doesn't require a long-term contract. With two basic options and plenty of add-ons available, Sling TV brings plenty to the table. We've got the details on their plans, channel lineups, and more for you right here.
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With over 50 stations and hundreds of on-demand TV shows and movies, here's all the Sling TV channels explained - including which package offers what, and additions you can make to your Sling TV plan with extra TV bundles and premium channels like Starz and, of course, DogTV.
Sling TV channels explained: what's the difference between Sling TV Orange and Blue?
Sling TV channels are split into areas of interest. While Sling Blue offers you 40+ entertainment and news channels, Sling Orange has 30+ channels more focussed towards sports fans and families, with plenty of child-friendly content available.
It's also worth noting another key difference between Blue and Orange is streaming limitations. With Orange, you can only enjoy one stream at a time, whereas Blue allows you to have three simultaneous streams at any one time. This means, if you decide to get both plans, you'll get the option of up to four streams at the same time.
Read on for what you can get from each plan with our Sling TV channels list, or check out our page dedicated to Sling TV promo codes to get a steal on your subscription.
The complete Sling TV channels list:
| Channel | Sling Orange | Sling Blue |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | No | Yes (in select regions) |
| A&E | Yes | Yes |
| AMC | Yes | Yes |
| AXS TV | Yes | Yes |
| BBC American | Yes | Yes |
| BET | Yes | Yes |
| Bloomberg Television | Yes | Yes |
| Bravo | No | Yes |
| Charge | Yes | Yes |
| CNN | Yes | Yes |
| Cartoon Network | Yes | Yes |
| Comedy Central | Yes | Yes |
| Comet | Yes | Yes |
| Discovery Channel | No | Yes |
| Disney Channel | Yes | No |
| E! | No | Yes |
| ESPN | Yes | No |
| ESPN2 | Yes | No |
| ESPN3 | Yes | No |
| FOX | No | Yes (in select regions) |
| FOX Sports 1 | No | Yes |
| FX | No | Yes |
| Food Network | Yes | Yes |
| Fox News | No | Yes |
| Freeform | Yes | No |
| Fuse | Yes | Yes |
| HGTV | No | Yes |
| History Channel | Yes | Yes |
| IFC | Yes | Yes |
| Investigation Discovery | Yes | Yes |
| Lifetime | Yes | Yes |
| Local Now | Yes | Yes |
| MGM+ Drive-In | Yes | Yes |
| MSNBC | No | Yes |
| MotorTrend | Yes | No |
| NBC | No | Yes (in select regions) |
| NFL Network | No | Yes |
| Nation Geographic | No | Yes |
| Nick Jr | Yes | Yes |
| SYFY | No | Yes |
| Stadium | Yes | Yes |
| TBS | Yes | Yes |
| TLC | No | Yes |
| TNT | Yes | Yes |
| Travel Channel | Yes | Yes |
| USA | No | Yes |
| Vice | Yes | Yes |
| truTV | No | Yes |
What Sling TV channel add-ons are there?
Whichever Sling TV channel bundle you go for, there is still plenty of customization that can be done to your subscription. If you opt for Orange or both, you can add PPV boxing events to your subscription.
In addition to that, you can include a number of extras to watch with your Sling TV package, which are as follows:
- Total TV - $21
- Increased cloud DVR Storage (200 hours) –$5
- Sports Extra - $11
- Comedy Extra - $6
- Kids Extra - $6
- News Extra - $6
- Lifestyle Extra - $6
- Hollywood Extra - $6
- Heartland Extra - $6
- AMC+ - $7.99
- 4 Extras Deal - $13
The Total TV Deal bundles up every extra listed above, starting from $61 a month. The Sling TV price, then, is rate that proves far cheaper than most cable provider offerings.
Also available are a range of a-la-carte channels, so you can personalize your viewing line-up with premium channels including Starz, Showtime, Hallmark Movies Now, and Screamflix, all costing between an additional $3 and $10 more.
- Showtime - $10
- We TV - $6
- Starz - $9
- Epix - $5
- Acorn - $6.99
- ALLBLK - $5.99
- AMC+ - $7.99
- Bet+ - $10
- Cinefest - $5
- Cocina On - $3
- Carnegie Hall+ - $7.99
- Comedy Dynamics - $5
- ConTv - $5
- Curiosity Stream - $3
- Desi Binge - $10
- Discovery+ - $4.99
- Docurama - $5
- Dove Channel - $5
- DogTV - $5
- Dox - $3
- Flixlatino - $3
- Gallery - $5
- Grokker - $7
- Hallmark Movies Now - $6
- Here TV $8
- Hopster $5
- IFC Films Unlimited - $6
- Kartoon Channel -$4
- Monsters & Nightmares - $3
- Magnolia Secrets - $5
- MGM+ - $5
- Noggin - $8
- Outside TV Features - $1.99
- Pantaya - $6
- PlayKids - $5
- Screamflix - $3
- Shudder - $6
- Sundance Now $7
- True Royalty TV - $6
- Tastemade+ - $3
- TumeBooks - $5
- UP Faith & Family - $5
- ViX+ - $6.99
- Warriors & Gangsters - $3
What Sling TV channels can I watch in my area?
No need to pay an additional fee, with Sling TV you'll be able to get local coverage for your area across ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, Univision and Telemundo. Local news channels will be available with Sling Blue or when you opt for both Sling Blue and Orange, as Blue is the package that offers access to news-based channels.
With Sling Blue, you can watch live local programming from both NBC and Fox across the US. You can find out more about watching Sling TV channels in your area on Sling TV's website.
Sling TV channels vs Hulu live channels
When it comes to Sling TV's key competitors, Hulu and its Live TV package is likely the most similar in terms of its offering of both on-demand TV shows and movies, as well as the option to tune into live broadcasting.
While Sling TV offers 50 channels when bundling together both its Blue and Orange plans, Hulu + Live TV brings you over 75 channels to watch live. These include channels like The CW, VH1, and MTV, as well as some of the same channels as Sling TV, such as CBS, Fox, and ESPN.
More does come at a price, though, setting you back $68.99 a month for the Hulu + Live TV package. There is no longer the option of a 7-day Hulu free trial, though it's fair to say Hulu makes a big name for itself in terms of its quality entertainment, from Hulu originals like Palm Springs to The Handmaid's Tale.
Meanwhile Sling TV sets you back $60 a month for its full selection of channels across its Blue and Orange plans, with the option to pay additional fees for content from the likes of Starz and Showtime. It's worth knowing new and returning customers can currently save 50% off their first month, too.
Really, it comes down to personal preference and what you want to watch, as well as your budget, with both Sling TV and Hulu offering fantastic cord-cutter options for those who still want to watch live TV.
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