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Sling TV Does What Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV Don’t
Sling TV gives you the ultimate customized experience with a-la-carte options
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Sling TV is the most inexpensive live TV streaming service on the market. And we’re talking $30–$105 less than its competitors.
Not only can you save a lot of money with Sling TV, but Sling actually does something Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV don't.
Sling offers inexpensive a-la-carte options.
With Sling TV's $5 add-ons, you can add extra movies, sports, and kids’ channels to customize your package offering and improve your entertainment for whenever you sit down in front of the TV.
Think of it this way. You could start with the basic $40 Sling Orange plan and add News Extra (5+ channels), LifeStyle Extra (5+ channels) and Hollywood Extra (5+ channels) and still save money compared to Hulu + Live TV. And you know you're getting the types of channels that you want.
This live TV streaming service also has an add-on for additional DVR storage (which you might need).
Let's dive into why Sling TV is the best streaming service for cord-cutters and money-savers while guiding you through which package and add-ons might be best for you.
Which Sling TV package is best for you?
The Sling Orange and Sling Blue packages have many similar channels in their lineups, but the few differences make all the … difference.
Both plans have Cartoon Network and Nick Jr., but only Sling Orange has the Disney Channel and Freeform for your kiddos. But if you want more news and entertainment channels, like MSNBC and Bravo, Sling Blue will be more up your alley.
If you want all of the channels Sling TV offers because you can't decide between a plan with the ESPN channels or NFL Network, you'll be happy with Sling Orange + Blue.
Sling Orange's 31-channel lineup includes the following channels:
- A&E
- AMC
- BBC America
- CNN
- Cartoon Network
- Comedy Central
- Disney Channel
- MGM+ Drive-In
- ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3
- Food Network
- Freeform
- HGTV
- HISTORY
- Investigation Discovery (ID)
- Lifetime Channel
- Nick Jr.
- TBS
- TNT
Sling Blue's 41-channel lineup includes the following channels:
- BBC America
- Cartoon Network
- CNN
- Food Network
- FOX
- Fox Sports (FS1)
- Fox News
- HGTV
- HISTORY
- Investigation Discovery (ID)
- Lifetime Channel
- MSNBC
- NBC
- NFL Network
- Nick Jr.
- TBS
- TNT
- USA
And Sling Orange + Blue includes all of the channels Sling TV has to offer for $50 per month.
How much are Sling TV’s add-ons?
This is where the a-la-carte happens!
Sling TV’s add-ons range from $5 to $21 per month. And keep in mind that depending on which Sling TV plan you subscribe to, the add-ons available are different.
For example, when you order the Sling Orange plan and the Sports Extra, you’ll get 14 sports channels, including ACC Network and SEC Network. But when you get the Sports Extra with the Sling Blue plan, you’ll get 12 channels, including the NFL RedZone Channel and Golf Channel.
Below the table, we break down which channels you’ll find with each Sling TV add-on.
But we have to start by telling you that if you got the Total TV Deal, you could get a total of 97–124 channels for only $56–$71 per month! That’s a deal compared to other live TV streaming services.
Which channels are in each Sling TV add-on?
What is Sling TV’s Total TV Deal add-on?
Sling TV’s Total TV Deal is worth the $21 if you want 200 DVR storage hours and at least two add-ons.
For half the price, you can get all of Sling TV’s add-ons shown in the table with the Total TV Deal! (That’s a $45 value right there.)
What is Sling TV’s 4 Extras Deal add-on?
This add-on comes with Sling TV’s Comedy, Kids, News, and Lifestyle extras.
What is Sling TV’s DVR PLUS?
This add-on expands your DVR storage space to 200 hours from the included 50.
Which channels are in Sling TV’s Sports Extra add-on?
If you order the Sling Orange plan, the Sports Extra add-on includes the following channels:
- ACC Network (ACCN)
- ACCNX
- beIN SPORTS
- ESPNews
- ESPNU
- Longhorn Network
- MLB Network
- MLB Network Strike Zone
- NBA TV
- NHL Network
- PAC-12 Network
- SEC Network
- SEC Network+
- Tennis Channel
If you order the Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue plan, the Sports Extra add-on includes the following channels:
- beIN SPORTS
- Big Ten Network
- FOX Sports 2 (FS2)
- Golf Channel
- MLB Network
- MLB Network Strike Zone
- NBA TV
- NFL RedZone Channel
- NHL Network
- PAC-12 Network
- Olympic Channel
- Tennis Channel
Which channels are in Sling TV’s Comedy Extra add-on?
When you order Sling Orange, the Comedy Extra add-on channels include the following:
- CMT
- FETV
- Game Show Network
- Laff
- Logo
- MTV
- MTV2
- Paramount Network
- Revolt
- truTV
- TV Land
Which channels are in Sling TV’s Kids Extra add-on?
With Sling Orange, the Kids Extra add-on includes the following channels:
- BabyTV
- Boomerang
- Disney Jr.
- Disney XD
- Duck TV
- Nicktoons
- TeenNick
With Sling Blue and Sling Orange + Blue, the Kids Extra add-on includes the following channels:
- BabyTV
- Boomerang
- Duck TV
- Nicktoons
- TeenNick
Which channels are in Sling TV’s News Extra add-on?
When you get the Sling Orange plan, the News Extra add-on includes the following channels:
- BBC World News
- CGTN
- CNN-News18
- HLN
- Law & Crime
- NewsNation
- Newsmax
- Science Channel
- W Channel
When you get the Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue plans, the News Extra add-on includes the following channels:
- BBC World News
- CGTN
- CNBC
- CNN-News18
- Fox Business
- Law & Crime
- NDTV
- NewsNation
- Newsmax
- Science Channel
- W Channel
Which channels are in Sling TV’s Lifestyle Extra add-on?
If you order the Sling Orange plan, the Lifestyle Extra add-on includes the following channels:
- Cooking Channel
- FYI
- Hallmark Channel
- Hallmark Drama
- Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
- Lifetime Movie Network
- Magnolia Network
- WE TV
- VH1
If you order the Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue plans, the Lifestyle Extra add-on includes the following channels:
- Cooking Channel
- FYI
- Hallmark Channel
- Hallmark Drama
- Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
- Lifetime Movie Network
- Magnolia Network
- Oxygen
- WE TV
- VH1
Which channels are in Sling TV’s Hollywood Extra add-on?
With the Sling Orange plan, the Hollywood Extra add-on includes the following channels:
- Bounce TV
- Cinémoi
- Grit TV
- HDNet Movies
- Heroes & Icons (H&I)
- REELZ
- Start TV
- Sundance TV
- Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
With the Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue plans, the Hollywood Extra add-on includes the following channels:
- Bounce TV
- Cinémoi
- FX Movie Channel (FXM)
- FXX
- Grit TV
- HDNet Movies
- Heroes & Icons (H&I)
- REELZ
- Start TV
- Sundance TV
- Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Which channels are in Sling TV’s Heartland Extra add-on?
When you order Sling Orange, the Heartland Extra add-on includes the following channels:
- American Heroes Channel
- Cowboy Channel
- Destination America
- Great American Family
- Great American Living
- INSP TV
- Outdoor Channel
- PixL
- Pursuit Channel
- RFD-TV
- Sportsman Channel
- World Fishing Network
When you order Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue, the Heartland Extra add-on includes the following channels:
- American Heroes Channel
- Cowboy Channel
- Destination America
- Great American Family
- Great American Living
- INSP TV
- Nat Geo Wild
- Outdoor Channel
- PixL
- Pursuit Channel
- RFD-TV
- Sportsman Channel
- World Fishing Network
What are the best Sling TV add-ons?
Unsure of which Sling TV add-ons to order? We have suggestions below for which add-ons are a must, but don’t forget that you can always try them all for a month for $21 with Sling TV’s Total TV Deal.
Honestly, we recommend getting that add-on with whatever Sling TV package you choose as long as you can budget a monthly bill of $56–$71.
Which add-ons should you get with the Sling Orange package?
So you likely ordered Sling Orange because you wanted Disney Channel for the kids and ESPN for you.
We would suggest ordering the following extras with your Sling Orange package:
- Kids Extra (Disney Jr., Nicktoons, etc.)
- Sports Extra (MLB Network, NBA TV, PAC-12 Network, etc.)
- Lifestyle Extra (Hallmark Channel, Lifetime Movie Network, etc.)
Which add-ons should you get with the Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue packages?
Sling Blue probably caught your eye because you need Bravo to watch The Real Housewives and NFL Network for the Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers matchup. Or you chose Sling Orange + Blue because you wanted all the channels Sling offers.
With either package, we would suggest ordering the following extras:
- Lifestyle Extra (Hallmark Channel, Lifetime Movie Network, etc.)
- Sports Extra (MLB Network, NBA TV, PAC-12 Network, etc.)
- Hollywood Extra (FX Movie Channel, Turner Classic Movies, etc.)
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