Among the oldest cord-cutting options on the market for live TV, Sling TV's deceptively simple 3-package option is just the tip of the iceberg. After you select your base package, there are dozens of potential add-on channels waiting to explore, making Sling TV a gold mine for those who love hard-to-find channels. Read on to learn more about Sling TV.

If you want to see what shows are airing live on Sling TV, you can check out our live streaming TV guide for Sling TV. You can get a taste of what the service offers before you decide to start your free trial!

What's Sling TV's Main Subscription Packages?

Sling TV's three main subscription packages offer different combinations of unique and shared channels.

Sling Orange
Limited time offer
$35.00/ month

30+ channels

ESPN

New subscriber special

1 simultaneous stream.


 50% OFF
Sling Blue
Limited time offer $35.00/ month

45+ channels

Fox, NBC, CNN, MSNBC

New subscriber special

3 simultaneous streams


 50% OFF
Sling Orange + Blue
Limited time offer
$50.00/ month

50+ channels

ESPN

New subscriber special

4* simultaneous streams


 50% OFF

* You get 1 stream for Sling Orange channels and up to 3 simultaneous streams for Sling Blue channels.

Unfortunately, Sling TV's features also vary depending on which subscription plan you get. Sling TV Orange only supports single-device streaming, while Sling TV Blue supports three-device streaming. Even if you get the combined subscription, any channels that are unique to Sling TV Orange are subject to the single-device limit.

Sling TV requires a separate subscription to its cloud DVR and prevents you from recording programs on ESPN and other channels.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of what channels you'll get with Sling TV's various subscription plans. One thing to note: Sling TV does not stream ABC or CBS. If those stations are important, you may want a different service.

The Channels In All Sling TV Plans

You'll get these channels no matter which subscription plan you choose:

  • A&E
  • AMC
  • AXS TV
  • BBC America
  • BET
  • Bloomberg TV
  • Cartoon Network
  • Cheddar News
  • CNN
  • Comedy Central
  • Comet
  • Epix Drive-in
  • Food Network
  • Fuse
  • HGTV
  • History
  • IFC
  • Investigation Discovery
  • Lifetime
  • Local Now
  • Nick Jr.
  • Stadium
  • TBS
  • TNT
  • Travel Channel
  • Vice

The Channels In Sling TV Blue and Sling TV Orange+Blue

None of these channels are available if you only subscribe to Sling TV Orange. You must subscribe to either Sling TV Blue or the combined Sling TV Orange+Blue plans to get these channels. Note that local Fox and NBC stations are only available in a very limited number of markets.

  • Bravo
  • Discovery
  • E!
  • Fox
  • Fox News
  • FS1
  • FX
  • HLN
  • MSNBC
  • National Geographic
  • NBC
  • NFL Network
  • Syfy
  • TLC
  • USA

The Channels In Sling TV Orange and Sling TV Orange+Blue

You cannot get these channels if you only subscribe to Sling TV Blue. You must subscribe to either Sling TV Orange or Sling TV Orange+Blue to get these channels. Keep in mind that, even if you get the combo plan, you can only stream one of these channels at a time. In other words, you can't watch ESPN when somebody else in the house is watching Disney.

  • Disney Channel
  • ESPN
  • ESPN2
  • ESPN3
  • Freeform
  • MotorTrend

Any Sling TV Channel Add-ons?

Once you get past the complexity of Sling TV's basic channel lineup, you can customize your subscription even more by adding dozens of Sling TV Extras. Of course, Sling TV does not make this easy either. The channels contained in each Extra — as well as the pricing — vary depending on which base subscription you get. To give you an idea of what that means, here is the channel lineup for popular Sling TV Extras:

  • Sports Extra (Orange): MLB Network, MLB Strikezone, NBA TV, SEC Network, SEC Network+, PAC 12 Network, ACC Network, ACC Network+, ESPNU, ESPNews, NHL Network, beIN Sports, Tennis Channel, Longhorn Network
  • Sports Extra (Blue): MLB Strikezone, MLB Network, NFL Red Zone, NBA TV, NHL Network, Golf Channel, beIN Sports, PAC 12 Network, Olympic Channel, Tennis Channel, FS2, BIG Network
  • News Extra (Orange): BBC World News, HLN, W, Euronews, News18, RT America, CGTN, Science, NewsmaxTV, Law&Crime, NewsNation
  • News Extra (Blue): CNBC, BBC World News, W, Euronews, Fox Business, France24, News18, NDTV24x7, RT America, CGTN, Science, NewsmaxTV, NewsNation, Law&Crime
  • AMC+ (Orange, Blue): Sundance Now, AMC+, Shudder, IFC Films Unlimited
  • Heartland Extra (Orange): American Heroes Channel, Cowboy Channel, Destination America, Great American Country Family, Great American Country Living, Insp, Outdoor Channel, Pixl, Pursuit, RFD TV, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network
  • Heartland Extra (Blue): American Heroes Channel, Cowboy Channel, Destination America, Great American Country Family, Great American Country Living, Insp, NatGeo Wild, Outdoor Channel, Pixl, Pursuit, RFD TV, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network

Other add-ons, like Español and International Extras lets you get TV channels from around the world.

An a-lá-carte menu lets you add individual channels from these channels:

  • BET+
  • Cinefest
  • Cinemoi
  • Comedy Dynamics
  • ConTV
  • Country Network Plus
  • Curiosity Stream
  • Docudrama
  • DOG TV
  • Dove Channel
  • DOX
  • EPIX
  • Flix Latino
  • Grokker
  • Hallmark Movies Now
  • Here TV
  • Hopster
  • Kartoon Channel
  • Magnolia Selects
  • Monsters & Nightmares
  • Noggin
  • Outside TV Features
  • Pantaya
  • Qello Concerts
  • Screamflix
  • Showtime
  • Starz
  • Stingray Karaoke
  • True Royalty TV
  • UP Faith & Family
  • VSiN
  • Warriors & Gangsters

Enjoy Streaming the Way You Want with Sling TV

Between all the channels available throughout Sling TV, you can tailor the streaming service to perfectly fit your needs.

From sports to entertainment, Sling TV has got you covered! Thanks to Sling TV, you'll never need to look back at a cable subscription.

Flixed's Channel Availability API for Sling TV

If you're a developer, you should check out our Live TV Channel Availability API. Our RESTful API lets you get availability and metadata from America's top live TV streaming services. Given how confusing Sling TV's plans and extras can be, your app or website can make your users' cord-cutting journeys easier. Display channel availability by plan and package so your users can make the right choice.

Learn more about the Flixed Channel Availability API.

Christopher Casper

Chris Casper is a former tech industry product manager who escaped from California for New Mexico. Now he writes about science and tech while searching for the perfect green chile sauce.

Chris Casper is a former tech industry product manager who escaped from California for New Mexico. Now he writes about science and tech while searching for the perfect green chile sauce.