How Much Is Sling TV? 2026 Plans Compared

Sling TV costs $45.99 per month for either of its two classic plans, Sling Orange or Sling Blue, as of August 2026 — or $60.99 per month for both combined. The bigger story this year is at the budget end: Sling added two smaller plans, Sling Essentials at $19.99 per month and Sling Select at roughly $19.99 to $24.99 per month depending on your market, which bring live TV with ESPN or FOX News under $25. Sling also runs near-constant promotions, so new customers can usually get around half off the first month. Here is every Sling plan, what each one actually includes, and how to pick the right one.

Sling TV Plans And Prices (August 2026)

Sling Essentials — $19.99 per month. A slim plan of about 10 channels built around ESPN, Disney Channel, and Freeform. This is the cheapest way to get ESPN in a live TV plan right now.
Sling Select — about $19.99 to $24.99 per month. The other new budget plan, centered on FOX News, FS1, and NFL Network. The price varies by region because it includes local channels where they are available.
Essentials + Select — from $34.99 per month. Both small plans together, which gets you ESPN, Disney, FOX News, FS1, and NFL Network for less than a single classic plan.
Sling Orange — $45.99 per month. Around 35 channels aimed at sports and family viewing, headlined by the ESPN networks and Disney Channel.
Sling Blue — $45.99 per month. A larger, news-and-entertainment lineup of 45 or so channels including FOX News, USA Network, and NFL Network, plus local FOX and NBC stations in select markets.
Sling Orange + Blue — $60.99 per month. Everything from both plans. Expect to pay a few dollars more — up to about $65.99 — in markets where Sling carries more local affiliates.

Orange Vs Blue: What Is The Difference?

The two classic plans cost the same but carry different channels, and neither has everything. Sling Orange is the sports-and-family plan: it is the one with ESPN, ESPN2, and Disney Channel, and it allows one stream at a time. Sling Blue skips ESPN in favor of news and entertainment channels like FOX News, USA Network, and NFL Network, adds local FOX and NBC stations in select markets, and lets you watch on up to three screens at once.

If you cannot choose, the Orange + Blue combo at $60.99 is still cheaper than most full-size competitors, and Sling remains one of the lowest-cost ways to get a real live TV lineup. For a sense of the gap: YouTube TV's main plan runs $82.99 per month and Fubo's base plan is now $88.99 per month.

The New Budget Plans: Essentials And Select

Sling launched Essentials and Select in spring 2026 to hit a $20 price point, and they are genuinely useful if your must-have list is short. Essentials is the pick for sports and family basics — ESPN and Disney Channel are the anchors. Select is the pick for news and NFL viewing, with FOX News, FS1, and NFL Network, plus locals where available. Each can take a Sports Extra add-on that layers on channels like NFL RedZone, SEC Network, ACC Network, and ESPNU, so a small plan can still cover a full college football Saturday.

Add-Ons And Extras

Every Sling plan can be extended with themed "Extras" — Sports Extra is the popular one, and there are comedy, kids, news, and lifestyle bundles too — plus premium channels and one of the deepest international channel catalogs of any US streamer. Add-on pricing varies by base plan, so check the totals in your cart before you commit.

Sling TV FAQ

Is there a contract or cancellation fee?

No. Sling is month to month and you can cancel any time from your account page; you keep access through the end of the billing period.

How many screens can I watch on?

Orange allows a single stream, Blue allows up to three, and on the combined plan the same rules apply per channel group — three screens on Blue channels, one on Orange channels.

Does Sling have local channels?

Only partially. Blue (and Select, where offered) includes ABC, NBC, or FOX affiliates in select markets, and Orange + Blue pricing rises slightly in those markets. Many Sling customers pair the service with a cheap over-the-air antenna to fill the local-channel gap.

What deals does Sling offer?

Sling almost always discounts the first month — typically around 50% off — and periodically throws in free previews of premium channels. If the app itself is acting up rather than your subscription, see our guide to fixing Sling TV when it is not working.