Sling TV Plans, Prices, and Alternatives (2026)
Sling Orange (ESPN, one stream) and Blue (FS1, locals in select markets, three streams) each cost $45.99/mo; neither includes CBS.
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Sling TV plans
Sling's site blocked our automated price check on Oct 12, 2026; figures come from dated third-party checks in our source registry. Confirm on Sling's site before subscribing.
Sling Orange
$45.99/mo- ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, TNT, TBS, Disney Channel
- 1 stream only
- 50 hours DVR
Sling Blue
$45.99/mo- FS1, FX, USA, NFL Network, Bravo
- ABC, FOX, and NBC locals in select markets only (no CBS)
- 3 streams
- 50 hours DVR
A local-channel surcharge applies in some Blue markets; confirm with your ZIP code on the provider's site.
Sling Orange & Blue
$60.99/mo- Everything in both plans
- Up to 4 streams (1 for Orange channels)
- 50 hours DVR
Prices are recurring monthly rates for new subscribers as shown on the provider's website on Oct 12, 2026, before taxes and fees. Promotional pricing, where offered, is noted separately. Check current pricing on the provider's site.
Sling TV compared with three alternatives
YouTube TV is the mainstream comparison, Fubo the sports-first one, Peacock the on-demand-plus-sports route. Lowest recurring monthly rate, verified Oct 12, 2026.
| Feature | Sling TV | YouTube TV | Fubo | Peacock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $45.99/mo | $82.99/mo | $55.99/mo | $8.99/mo |
| Local channels | ABC, FOX, NBC on Blue, select markets; no CBS | All four, most markets | Select markets | NBC only (Premium Plus) |
| ESPN | Orange plan | Yes | Pro and Sports plans | No |
| TNT | Both plans | Yes | No | No |
| Simultaneous streams | 1 (Orange), 3 (Blue), 4 (both) | 3 | Up to 10 at home | 3 |
| Cloud DVR | 50 hours | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A |
| Free trial | None (discounted first month) | Varies by promotion | Usually 5 to 7 days | None |
| Contract | None | None | None | None |
Reviews: Sling TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, Peacock. See Sling TV alternatives.
Sling TV and two alternatives
Lowest recurring price, the plan it applies to, and the verification date.
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Live TV for less, if you can skip CBS
- Lowest-priced major live TV service
- Orange: ESPN, TNT; Blue: FS1, NFL Network
- No contract; cheap add-on packs
No CBS; 1 stream on Orange; 50-hour DVR
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- No Contract
From$45.99/moOrange or Blue; $60.99 for both
Best budget live TV
Editorial scoreVery good7.1/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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The best all-around cable replacement
- 100+ channels incl. ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN
- Unlimited cloud DVR, 3 streams
- Intro offer: $59.99/mo for 2 months
$82.99/mo after the intro period
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- Free Trial
- No Contract
From$82.99/moBase Plan; promo $59.99 for 2 months for new members
Best live TV overall
Editorial scoreExcellent8.0/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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Built for fans who need their regional sports network
- Most regional sports networks of any streamer
- Up to 10 streams, unlimited DVR, 4K events
- Free trial usually offered
No TNT or TBS; regional sports fee extra
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- 4K
- Free Trial
From$55.99/moSports tier; Pro $88.99 plus regional sports fee
Best for regional sports networks and soccer
Editorial scoreGood6.7/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
Key facts
- No standard free trial; discounted first month instead.
- No CBS in any market; no regional sports networks.
- Locals (ABC, FOX, NBC) on Blue only, select metros, possible surcharge.
- ESPN on Orange, FS1 on Blue; both plans for both.
- 50 hours of DVR; paid upgrade to 200 hours.
- Free Sling Freestream tier is separate, ad-supported, not a trial.
Current subscription options
- Orange: Disney-owned cable channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Disney Channel) plus TNT and TBS; one stream.
- Blue: FOX, NBCUniversal, and Warner channels, FS1, NFL Network, and local ABC, FOX, NBC in a limited list of large metros; three streams.
- Orange & Blue: both lineups, up to four streams, though Orange channels stay limited to one.
- Add-ons: Sports Extra (ESPNU, SEC Network, NFL RedZone, NBA TV, MLB Network, NHL Network, Tennis Channel; contents depend on plan), comedy, kids, news, lifestyle packs, and a Day Pass. See our ESPN and TNT guides.
Advertised intro price vs. recurring cost
- Sling usually discounts the first month for new subscribers and sometimes offers a three-month prepaid rate; the cards show the regular recurring price from month two.
- A local-channel surcharge applies in some Blue markets (noted in our source registry, amount not quantified).
- A fan needing Orange, Blue, and Sports Extra ends up much closer to the bigger services' prices. See the cancellation and billing guide for pausing and plan changes.
Bundles and add-ons
- No on-demand bundles like Disney and Hulu; bundling is internal: Orange & Blue, genre extras, premium channels, DVR Plus, and broad Spanish-language and international packages.
- Upside: pay only for what you watch. Downside: each extra is a separate line item, and DVR starts at 50 hours.
- Compare a Sling stack with one bigger plan using the household cost guide.
Free trial status
- No standard free trial as of Oct 12, 2026; a discounted first month is typical.
- Sling Freestream is a separate ad-supported lineup, not a trial of the paid plans.
- Any trial promotion on Sling's site states its own terms there.
Content and device considerations
- Gaps: no CBS (no NFL on CBS, CBS golf or college football, Champions League selections; Paramount+ or an antenna fills it); locals only in select metros; no RSNs; ESPN and FS1 on different plans; one stream on Orange.
- Strengths: price, flexibility, breadth of add-ons.
- Runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Samsung and LG TVs, Xbox, iOS, Android, and browsers; no PlayStation app. 4K limited to select events. See device compatibility.
Who should pick Sling TV, and who should not
- Pick it if you want ESPN and TNT at the lowest monthly price we rank, live in a Blue local market, want Spanish-language or international channels, or only need live TV for a season. Orange is the cheapest route to all four tennis majors on linear TV; see the tennis page.
- Skip it if CBS matters, you live outside Blue local markets without an antenna, your household watches ESPN on more than one screen, or you need RSNs.
- Once you add Orange & Blue and a sports pack, the advantage over other low-cost options narrows. Scoring: How We Rank.
Sling TV FAQ
What is the difference between Sling Orange and Sling Blue?
Orange has ESPN, TNT, TBS, and Disney Channel on one stream. Blue has FS1, FX, USA, NFL Network, and Bravo on three streams plus ABC, FOX, NBC in select markets. Neither has CBS.
Does Sling TV have a free trial?
No standard trial; Sling usually discounts the first month. Freestream is a separate ad-supported lineup.
Does Sling carry local channels?
Only ABC, FOX, and NBC on Blue in select large metros, with a possible surcharge. CBS is not carried anywhere.
How much DVR does Sling include?
50 hours on every plan, with a paid upgrade to 200 hours.
Can I watch NFL games on Sling?
Monday Night Football on Orange, NFL Network games on Blue, FOX and NBC games on Blue in select markets; no CBS games. See the NFL page.
Does Sling work on PlayStation?
No. It is available on Xbox, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, smart TVs, mobile, and browsers.
Sources
Sling's site blocked automated fetching on Oct 12, 2026; plan prices come from dated third-party checks listed below and in our source registry, and render from our evidence store.
- https://www.sling.com/deals
- https://www.androidcentral.com/sling-orange-vs-sling-blue
- https://macmyths.com/sling-tv-prices-and-plans-full-2026-comparison/
Accessed Oct 12, 2026. See the editorial policy for how we verify facts.
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