# Sling TV pricing (2026): plans, cost, and compliance

**Entry price:** $19.99/mo (Sling Select). Among the 6 live tv streaming we track it is #2 cheapest of 6; median entry $22/mo.
**Domain:** sling.com
**Free tier:** Yes
**Compliance:** HIPAA Not published · SOC 2 Not published · GDPR Not published
**Integrations:** Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Google TV / Chromecast, Xbox, Android TV, iOS / Android apps, Web browser
**Best for:** Budget-conscious cord-cutters; Viewers who want to pick only the channel packages they watch; Sports fans (Orange for ESPN, Blue for NFL/NBC); Short-term viewers (Day Pass option); Users wanting a genuine free option before committing (Freestream)
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Plans

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sling Select | $19.99 | — | flat | Entry-level package with a limited channel selection. Primarily local and basic cable channels. Fewer channels than Sling Orange or Sling Blue. | reviews.org |
| Sling Orange | $45.99 | — | flat | 30+ channels including Disney, ESPN and sports-focused content. Single simultaneous stream only. Includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Disney Channel, Freeform. | reviews.org |
| Sling Blue | $45.99 | — | flat | 40+ channels oriented toward news, dramas, and reality TV. Up to 3 simultaneous streams. Includes Fox, NBC, NBC Sports, NFL Network, Bravo, USA, E!. | reviews.org |
| Sling Orange + Blue | $60.99 | — | flat | Combined package: 50+ channels covering both Orange and Blue lineups. Up to 3 simultaneous streams. Best value for households wanting both sports and general entertainment coverage. | reviews.org |

**Key features:** Freestream: permanent free tier with 600+ free channels, 40,000+ on-demand titles, 50 hours free DVR (no credit card required); A la carte channel customization via add-on packs (Sports Extra, News Extra, Kids Extra, etc.); 50 hours cloud DVR included on paid plans (Unlimited DVR add-on $5/mo); Game Finder sports search tool; Day passes available ($4.99-$14.99) for short-term access without monthly commitment; Bandwidth limiter to reduce data usage; 1-4 simultaneous streams depending on package.

**Plan limits:** Sling Orange: only 1 simultaneous stream; Sling Blue / Orange+Blue: up to 3-4 simultaneous streams; Standard DVR capped at 50 hours (Unlimited is a paid add-on at $5/mo); No permanent free tier for paid channels; Freestream is ad-supported free content only; No 4K streaming confirmed; No local broadcast networks in all markets.

## Cheaper live tv streaming alternatives

- [Frndly TV](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/live-tv-streaming/frndly-tv/) — from $8.99/mo

Sources: 1 · Last verified 2026-06-14
Provenance: https://www.sling.com/plans returned HTTP 403; https://www.sling.com/ returned HTTP 403. Primary source: https://www.reviews.org/tv-service/sling-tv-review/ (last updated April 9, 2026). Corroborated by Digital Trends best-live-tv-streaming-services guide (last updated January 26, 2025).
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/software/live-tv-streaming/sling-tv/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Sling TV's entry plan was $19.99/mo as of 2026-06-14 — https://frontdeskreview.com/software/live-tv-streaming/sling-tv/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl