Sling TV Review (2026)

The cheapest way into live TV

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$40/mo

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Starting price

$40/mo

Free trial

First month half-price

Channels

30–45+

Cloud DVR

50 hrs included

Simultaneous streams

1–3

Best for

Budget-focused cord-cutters

Is Sling TV worth it in 2026?

Sling TV is the go-to for cord-cutters who want live sports and news without a cable-sized bill. Its Orange and Blue lineups let you pay only for the channel groups you use, making it the cheapest legitimate way to watch ESPN or TNT live.

Pros

Lowest entry price of any major live-TV service
Pick Orange or Blue to match the channels you actually watch
No contract — cancel anytime

Cons

Fewer local channels than rivals
Only 1 stream on the Orange plan

Notable channels

ESPNTNTCNNFood NetworkDisney Channel

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