FAQs
What is Sling Freestream?
Sling has a free package, Freestream, which offers customers access to 400+ live TV channels and more than 40,000 shows & movies on-demand without having to pay a thing. We included Freestream in our list of the best free streaming services on the market thanks to it's accessibility and a few strong shows on offer. The service is supported by ads, however, so you'll need to consider one of Sling TV's other packages if you want to watch shows uninterrupted.
What Sling TV packages can I choose from?
Technically speaking, there are two Sling TV packages to choose from: Orange & Blue. Orange is recommended for sports fans & families, whilst Blue is tailored towards news & entertainment channels, but if you prefer, you can choose both Orange and Blue to get the full Sling TV package. We've taken an in-depth look at the difference between these two packages in our Sling TV Orange vs Blue comparison, where you can find out more about what each includes, or you can read a bit more at the bottom of this page.
How much is Sling TV a month?
Sling Orange costs $46 and includes 35 channels, whereas Sling Blue, depending on your location, ranges from $46 to $51 and provides 43 channels. If you want to catch all your favorite channels, you might want to look into the combined Blue/Orange package, which costs between $61 and $66 a month and gives you access to 46 channels.
Sling usually offers 50% off for your first month, whichever package you choose. If you want to customize your package, you can add extras to cover sports, comedy, news, kids' TV, and more. You can add as many extras as you like to your plan, each costing between $5 and $21 monthly on top of your usual fees.
Can I get a Sling TV free trial?
Sling TV does occasionally offer free trials of its premium tiers to new customers, usually for between 7 - 30 days. However, they're not available all year round, so you'll need to watch out for specific limited-time promotions. If you're unsure if the platform is for you and want to try it out before you pay for a membership, make sure to check out our guide on how to get a Sling TV free trial.
How do I cancel Sling TV?
If you decide you want to cancel Sling TV, whether you're nearing the end of a free trial or you've been paying for a while and you've just changed your mind, it's easy to cancel your plan. Log in to your account on your device, app or browser and head to 'My Account'. You'll find the 'Cancel Subscription' option on the dashboard. Simply click it and follow the steps provided. Once you reach the end, your subscription will be cancelled before your next payment was due. You'll be able to use the service until this point.
Sling TV Saving Tips
Watch out for Sling TV sales: Like many companies, Sling TV runs sales on its membership for limited times throughout the year. These aren't too frequent and tend to pivot around key events or seasons, but they can save you a considerable amount on your membership fees for your first month or so. We've previously seen the likes of 50% off Sling TV memberships for their 4th of July sale and 50% off your first month.
Get Sling Rewards: Sling now offers a rewards scheme to its customers that can be accessed whenever you're signed in to your account. For every 30 minutes of TV you watch daily, you'll earn an entry into the network's Watch & Win Sweepstakes. Prizes included a month's free membership and cash prizes of up to $10,000.
Consider Sling Freestream: If you aren't too fussed about ads between shows & movies, Sling Freestream is probably the best value for money outside of a free trial. It's worth weighing up which content you can access through Freestream and how much you value ad-free access to work out which plan is best for you.
Keep an eye out for a free trial: Every now and then, Sling TV offers new customers a free trial, where they can sample the service's premium tiers for 7 - 30 days. Free trials aren't available all year round, so look for when the deal is live to join the service.
Look for free add-on deals: Occasionally, you'll see Sling TV promotions offering additional add-ons or device capacity for free. For example, Sling TV has offered members free access to Showtime, Starz, or Epix for a limited time only.
Prepay to lock in savings: One of the best ways to save on your Sling TV membership is to prepay for a few months. For instance, when you prepay for three months, you'll get freebies like an AirTV 2 HD antenna or AirTV Mini Streaming Device, and you'll occasionally save on your monthly costs in exchange for month-to-month flexibility.
Sign up for texts: If you want the latest updates on Sling TV sent directly to your mobile, you can provide your number through their website to receive exclusive offers whenever they're available. Just look for the banner at the foot of their website.
How to use Sling TV promo codes
1. Choose one of our Sling TV promo codes and click "Get Discount".
2. You'll be taken to the Sling TV website, where you'll see the latest offers.
3. Choose the plan you'd like to buy and add it to the shopping cart.
4. When you're ready to buy, click on your shopping cart to review your order.
5. Check your discount has been applied at the checkout, then proceed with payment to place your order.
You can also redeem promo codes by logging in to your account at sling.com/account and selecting Redeem Promo Code on your My Account page.
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