The Best Streaming Deals on Sling TV

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With the influx of streaming price increases, Sling TV continues to stand out as an affordable alternative thanks to its innovative approach to traditional live TV packages. While monthly plans have become the norm amongst competitors, Sling has broadened its offerings by implementing short-term Passes — 1 Day Passes, 3 Day Passes and 7 Day Passes — along with a 5 Month Prepay plan that’s ideal for football fans right now.

Below is everything to know about Sling TV’s packages and how to save even more.

Sling currently has six core plans : Orange, Blue, Orange & Blue (bundle), Essentials, Select and Essentials & Select (bundle). Here’s what you get with each plan and who they’re best for: Related Stories Movies Toronto: Global Media Producers Urge Stronger Local Content Laws to Fend Off Streaming Domination Lifestyle On the Heels of Apple TV's Price Hike, See the Best Subscription Deals and Free Trial Tips

Sling Essentials Sling Essentials is a “skinny” package with a channel lineup geared toward sports fans with ESPN and ESPN2. It carries 10+ channels in total, with other standouts being Disney Channel, Grit and Freeform. Sling Essentials starts at just $19.99 a month, making it an ideal package for anyone shopping on a tight budget.

Sling Select Sling Essentials is another skinny plan, also delivering 10+ channels at a starting price of just $19.99 a month. Some of the package’s most popular channels are FOX News, NFL Network, National Geographic and FS1. However, unlike Select, the Essentials plan also offers local channels FOX, NBC, and ABC (where available). If they’re available in your market, Sling Essentials costs $29.99 a month.

Sling Essentials & Select Sling Essentials & Select bundles everything in the two packages, totaling 20+ channels at a discounted rate starting at $34.99 a month. This is an ideal plan for sports fans looking to save on their streaming bill.

Sling Orange If you’re looking for a mix of sports, entertainment, and family programming, consider Sling Orange. The plan starts at $45.99 a month and delivers 30+ channels, including ESPN, TNT, CNN, HGTV, and Food Network. Bonus: You can also get short-term passes to Sling Orange; a one-day pass costs $4.99, a three-day pass is $9.99, and a seven-day pass costs $14.99.

Sling Blue Sling Blue offers 40+ channels with a focus on news and entertainment. Popular networks on this plan include FOX News, NFL Network, Bravo, CNN, and ID. This one also offers local coverage (FOX, NBC, and ABC) in certain markets. Sling Blue starts at $45.99 with a $10 surcharge if local channels are available in your area.

Sling Orange + Blue Sling’s flagship offering is Orange + Blue, which carries 50+ channels. You get all the channels that Sling offers — including sports, entertainment, family, and news networks — for a very reasonable price starting at $60.99 per month.