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Channel selection differs depending on what Sling plan you sign up for.
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Sling is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services on the market, making it a good option for anyone who wants a cheaper alternative to cable, without compromising channel selection. The service has two main packages with over 30 channels each, and they both start at $40 a month.
Though it has fewer channels in its base package, Sling remains less expensive than competitors like YouTube TV ($65/month), Hulu + Live TV ($70/month), and FuboTV ($75/month). You can watch Sling on iOS and Android devices, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and many smart TVs from popular brands.
Below, we've detailed all the ins and outs of Sling's different channel offerings, so you can decide which plan is best for your needs. Be sure to check out our full Sling review for detailed impressions, and if you try it and don't like it, you can always follow our guide on how to cancel Sling TV.
What channels are included with Sling Orange and Sling Blue?
Sling's two main offerings are Sling Orange and Sling Blue. Channels largely overlap between the two plans, but there are a few differences that might push you to choose one over the other.
Sling Orange has 32 channels, including several Disney and ESPN networks you won't find on Sling Blue. Meanwhile, Sling Blue makes up for its lack of Disney and ESPN with up to 42 channels, including a collection of Fox-owned and NBC-owned networks like USA and Bravo. Blue also comes with local NBC, Fox, and ABC networks, but only in select markets.
Each plan is available to stream for a starting price of $40 a month, or you can combine the two for a starting price of $55 a month, giving you access to up to 49 channels. Sling also has genre-based add-ons starting at $6 a month. Each add-on offers a mini-bundle of related channels. There are several premium add-ons as well, including Showtime ($10/month) and Starz ($9/month).
Sling doesn't offer a free trial, but they do have a separate ad-supported "Freestream" service, as well as a 50%-off deal for new members. You may want to compare these deals and services with other platforms that show free movies online.
See below for a full breakdown of Sling's channel offerings and add-ons
Sling Orange ($40/month)
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The following channels are included with Sling Orange:
A&E
AMC
AXS TV
BBC America
BET
Bloomberg Television
Charge!
CNN
Cartoon Network
Comedy Central
Comet
Disney Channel*
Epix Drive-In
ESPN*
ESPN2*
ESPN3*
Food Network
Freeform*
Fuse
HGTV
History Channel
IFC
Investigation Discovery
Lifetime
Local Now
MotorTrend*
Nick Jr.
QVC*
TBS
TNT
Travel Channel
Vice
*Exclusive to Sling Orange
Sling Blue ($40/month)
Sling
The following channels are included with Sling Blue:
A&E
ABC* (select markets)
AMC
AXS TV
BBC America
BET
Bloomberg Television
Bravo**
Charge!
CNN
Cartoon Network
Comedy Central
Comet
Discovery Channel**
E!**
Food Network
Fox* (select markets)
Fox News**
Fox Sports 1**
Fuse
FX**
HGTV
HLN**
History Channel
IFC
Investigation Discovery
Lifetime
Local Now
Epix Drive-In
MSNBC**
NBC* (select markets)
NFL Network**
National Geographic**
Nick Jr.
SYFY**
TBS
TLC**
TNT
Travel Channel
truTV**
USA**
Vice
*Sling Blue costs an extra $5/month in markets that include all three of these local channels: ABC, NBC, and Fox
**Exclusive to Sling Blue
Add-on bundles (monthly price varies)
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Sling offers two discounted bundles that let you add multiple packages of extra channels to your base subscription. There's also an expanded DVR add-on you can sign up for.
Total TV Deal ($21/month) - This bundle includes seven of Sling's extra channel packages: Sports, Comedy, Kids, News, Lifestyle, Hollywood, and Heartland. It also includes DVR Plus. The package features a total combined value of $45, so you end up saving $24 a month with the bundle.
4 Extras Deal ($13/month) - This option gives you four of Sling's most popular extras: Kids, News, Lifestyle, and Comedy. The bundle costs $13 a month, which is about half off the regular combined price of all four add-ons.
DVR Plus ($5/month) - Though all of Sling's plans come with 50 hours of DVR storage, you can pay an additional $5 a month to get an expanded 200 hours of space. DVR Plus is also includes in the Total TV package.
Sports Extra ($11/month)
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The following channels are available in the Sports Extra add-on for Sling Orange:
ACC Network
ACC Network Extra
Longhorn Network
ESPNU
ESPNews
SEC Network
SEC Network+
MLB Network
MLB Network Strike Zone
Tennis Channel
NBA TV
Pac-12 Network
NHL Network
beIN Sports
The following channels are available in the Sports Extra add-on for Sling Blue:
FS2
Golf Channel
NFL RedZone
MLB Network
MLB Network Strike Zone
Tennis Channel
NBA TV
Pac-12 Network
NHL Network
beIN Sports
Big Ten Network
Entertainment Extra ($6/month)
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The following channels are available in the Entertainment Extra add-on:
CMT
Game Show Network
Logo
MTV
MTV2
Revolt
TV Land
Laff
FETV
Paramount Network
truTV (already included in Sling Blue)
Kids Extra ($6/month)
Viacom
The following channels are available in the Comedy Extras package:
Disney Junior (Sling Orange only)
Disney XD (Sling Orange only)
NickToons
TeenNick
Boomerang
BabyTV
News Extra ($6/month)
Sling
The following channels are available in the News Extra add-on:
CNBC (Sling Blue only)
Fox Business (Sling Blue only)
NDTV 24x7 (Sling Blue only)
HLN (Sling Orange only)
NewsNation
NewsMaxTV
Science Channel
BBC World News
Weather Nation
News18
CGTN
Law & Crime Trial Network
Lifestyle Extra ($6/month)
Sling
The following channels are available in the Lifestyle Extra add-on:
Oxygen True Crime (Sling Blue only)
Cooking Channel
Magnolia Network
FYI
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Hallmark Channel
Hallmark Drama
Lifetime Movie Network
VH1
WE TV
Hollywood Extra ($6/month)
Sling
The following channels are available in the Hollywood Extra add-on:
Bounce
HDNet Movies
REELZ
Heroes & Icons
Start TV
GRIT
SundanceTV
Turner Classic Movies
Heartland Extra ($6/month)
Sling
The following channels are available in the Heartland Extra add-on:
Nat Geo Wild (Sling Blue only)
World Fishing Network
Sportsman Channel
American Heroes Channel
Destination America
Outdoor Channel
RFD-TV
PixL
The Cowboy Channel
Pursuit
Great American Country Family
Great American Country Living
INSP
Discovery Plus ($5/month)
Discovery Plus
You can now sign up for Discovery Plus through Sling TV. The service offers access to original programs and favorites from Discovery networks like TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Animal Planet, and more. Ad-supported ($5/month) and ad-free plans ($7/month) are available.
AMC Plus ($8/month)
Bob Odenkirk returns to AMC in "Lucky Hank."
AMC
AMC Plus is not a live TV channel, but it does give you access to on-demand series and movies. The following on-demand services are available in the AMC Plus add-on:
AMC Plus
IFC Films Unlimited
Shudder
Sundance Now
Showtime ($10/month)
"Yellowjackets" is a Showtime original series.
Showtime
The following channels are available in the Showtime add-on:
Showtime
Showtime 2
Showtime x BET
Showtime Extreme
Showtime Family
Showtime Next
Showtime Showcase
Showtime West
Showtime Women
MGM+ ($5/month)
"Top Gun: Maverick."
Paramount
The following channels are available in the MGM+ add-on:
MGM+
MGM+ Marquee
MGM+ Hits
MGM+ Drive-In
Starz ($9/month)
Starz
The following channels are available in the Starz add-on:
Starz
Starz West
Starz Comedy
Starz Edge
Starz Kids and Family
Starz in Black
Starz Cinema
Starz Encore
Starz Encore West
Starz Encore Action
Starz Encore Black
Starz Encore Classic
Starz Encore Espaniol
Starz Encore Family
Starz Encore Suspense
Starz Encore Westerns
Retro Plex
Movie Plex
Indie Plex
Spanish-language add-ons ($10/month)
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For viewers who want more Spanish-language options, Sling offers a Sling Latino package that costs $10/month, as well as plans with content from specific countries. If you combine two or more, you can can save $5 a month.
