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Sling TV pricing and service overview
Sling TV is a customizable live TV streaming service with plans including Essentials, Select, Essentials & Select, Orange, Blue, and Orange & Blue. Subscribers can add themed Extras and premium services to compatible base plans.
Sling also offers short-term 1 Day, 3 Day, and 7 Day Passes for Sling Orange, while some subscription plans offer monthly and three-month prepay options. Sling describes its service as having no rigid long-term contracts.
How much does Sling TV cost?
Sling TV Plans and Pricing
| Package Name | Price | Free Trial | Channel count |
|---|---|---|---|
Select | $19.99/mo. | — | 10+ |
Sling Orange | $45.99/mo. | — | 32+ |
Sling Blue | $45.99/mo. | — | 40+ |
Sling Orange + Sling Blue Services | $60.99/mo. | — | 46+ |
Data effective as of post date.
Sling’s paid subscriptions include 50 hours of cloud DVR storage, and subscribers can upgrade to Unlimited DVR. Recordings on paid Sling subscriptions expire after nine months. Sling also offers themed Extras, premium services, sports packages, and international programming that can be added to eligible subscriptions, with available add-ons and prices varying by base plan.
Sling offers several ways to try or use the service without a long-term subscription. Sling Freestream provides more than 600 free ad-supported channels without requiring a paid subscription, while Sling Orange is available through 1 Day, 3 Day, and 7 Day Passes. Promotional offers can change, so check Sling TV deals and the terms displayed during signup for current offers.
Sling TV plans FAQ
Does Sling TV require a long-term contract?
No. Sling doesn't require a traditional long-term contract. Monthly subscribers can cancel their service and continue watching through the end of the period they've already paid for. Sling also offers three-month prepay options on some plans, while its 1 Day, 3 Day, and 7 Day Passes end automatically without requiring cancellation.
Can I add premium channels to Sling TV?
Yes. Sling offers themed Extras such as Sports Extra and Entertainment Extra, as well as premium services including HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, and MGM+. Sling also offers international programming. Available Extras, premium services, channels, and prices vary depending on your base plan.
Does Sling TV offer a free trial?
No. Sling currently says it doesn't offer a free trial. Instead, viewers can use Sling Freestream at no cost or purchase a 1 Day Pass for Sling Orange to try paid programming without starting a monthly subscription.
How many devices can I stream on simultaneously?
Sling's simultaneous-stream limit depends on the plan. Essentials and Orange allow one stream at a time. Select, Blue, Latino, and International allow up to three simultaneous streams. Essentials & Select and Orange & Blue allow up to four streams, but Sling limits certain channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, Disney Channel, Freeform, and several other networks, to one simultaneous stream.
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