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Unlike other live TV streaming services, like Fubo, Sling TV does not offer a free trial for new subscribers. That being said, there is a related free streaming service that Sling does offer. Sling Freestream offers tons of free channels and ad-supported content that doesn’t cost you anything.

What Channels Does Sling TV Include?

Sling TV has two primary plans to choose from: Orange or Blue. Both plans will run you the same $45.99 per month, but offer vastly different selections of channels depending on your interests. If you want it all, you can combine Sling’s Orange and Blue plans to receive the entire 46 channel lineup (including all 22 exclusive channels) for a combined rate of $60.99 per month.

Sling describes its Orange plan as being best for sports fans and families as it includes channels such as ESPN, Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Food Network, Lifetime, Nick Jr., Comedy Central, TBS, and more. In total, the Orange plan includes 35 channels (eight are exclusive to this plan) as part of the subscription and allows you to watch on one device at a time, although more can be added if you desire.

Sling’s Blue plan is tailored towards pro football fans and avid news watchers. It includes a total of 43 channels (16 of which are exclusive news and entertainment channels) with some highlights being CNN, Bloomberg TV, Fox (in select markets), FS1, Fox News, MSNBC, NFL Network, and more. The Blue plan also allows you to watch on up to three devices simultaneously.

Can You Watch Live Sports on Sling TV?

Yes, you can watch live sports on Sling TV, athough most of your local games won’t be available without buying an HD antenna (sold separately). Because of Sling’s channels being split between two plans (Orange and Blue), you’ll need to decide which sports networks are more important to you when signing up.

Sling’s Orange plan includes ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, while Sling’s Blue plan omits these in favor of NFL Network and FS1. You’ll be able to catch a number of live sporting events including NFL, NBA, MLB, and more, across these channels, but if you’re an avid sports fan you’ll likely want to add on Sling’s sports bundle to gain access to even more channels including NCAA-specific networks, NFL Redzone, MLB Network, NBA TV, NBC Golf, and the Tennis Channel, just to name a few.

This means that you can watch March Madness games with this service as well.

How Much Does Sling TV Cost?

As previously mentioned, Sling TV offers its Orange or Blue plans for $45.99 per month, or the ability to combine them to receive all channels for $60.99 per month. Sling is also running a limited-time deal where you can get 50% off your first month for whichever subscription you choose. If you’re looking for even more savings, you can even prepay for three months of Sling TV for as low as $99.

Additional upgrades can be added to your Sling TV subscription to enable additional features or allow access to even more channels. If you frequently record live TV, you can upgrade to Sling’s Unlimited Cloud DVR for an extra $5/month that can save all live sporting events for you for up to three days with its Auto Record feature.

For sports fans, you can add on a sports bundle for $11-15/mo (depending on your base plan) that provides access to even more live sports. If you’re looking for the best way to catch NFL games across its months of coverage, here’s how to watch NFL games online.

For more streaming platform guides, check out 2024 Hulu Subscriptions, Netflix Plans, ESPN+ Plans, and Disney+ Plans.

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The Arctis Nova Pro is the highest-end gaming headset in SteelSeries’ repertoire. It combines excellent sound quality with comfortable ergonomics, a high-performance mic, and unique yet extremely practical features. One of the biggest standout features of the SteelSeries Nova Pro wireless headset is the ingenious hot-swappable battery system. SteelSeries was generous enough to includes two batteries: one that’s in use in your headset and the other that’s charging in the separate DAC controller. This way, you get wireless freedom with no waiting to recharge. Each battery lasts for up to 22 hours of continued use, so you won’t be constantly swapping them out either.

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Fanattik is no stranger to the worlds of collectibles and replicas, with many items available at IGN Store. This Dragonborn Helmet Replica is a limited edition product, with only 5,000 units available worldwide. With The Elder Scrolls as big as it is, it’s likely that this item will sell out quickly. For many Skyrim fans, this Dragonborn Helmet should be quite familiar, as it is used by the protagonist of the game.

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