Sling TV review: plans, prices and who it is for
Sling TV is the lowest-cost live TV service with big cable networks: Orange or Blue is $45.99 a month, both together $60.99, and smaller Select and Essentials plans are $19.99.
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How much does Sling TV cost?
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Select | $19.99/mo | Smaller sports and news lineup |
| Essentials | $19.99/mo | Smaller entertainment lineup |
| Orange | $45.99/mo | Includes ESPN channels |
| Blue | $45.99/mo | More channels; some locals in select markets |
| Orange & Blue | $60.99/mo | Both base plans |
Prices last checked November 9, 2026 on Sling TV home page plan list. Taxes and promotional offers not included.
Add-on packs for sports, news and premium channels are sold separately.
Who is Sling TV best for?
- The cheapest way to get ESPN and cable news
- People with an antenna for local channels
Who should skip it?
- Anyone who needs every local channel without an antenna
What do you get with Sling TV?
| Cheapest plan | $19.99/mo |
|---|---|
| Ad-free from | No ad-free option (live TV) |
| 4K | No |
| Live sports | ESPN channels on Orange; NFL Network and regional sports on Blue in some markets. |
| Kids and family | Kids channels vary by plan and add-on. |
| Local channels | Limited. A few markets get FOX and NBC on Blue; most people pair Sling with an antenna. |
| Free trial | Offers vary. |
What should you know before subscribing?
Sling Orange includes ESPN channels. Sling Blue has a larger lineup and some local channels in select markets.
The $19.99 Select and Essentials plans are pared-down lineups for people who want only a few channels.
Sling carries few local stations, so it works best with an over-the-air antenna.
How was this researched?
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