Sling TV increased the price of basic packages by $6. The change came into effect on Friday and is the first price increase for live tv streaming service in almost two years. In March 2023, the streamer increased prices in certain markets for $5.
Sling Orange and Sling Blue plans are now $46 per month; The Sling orange-blue tier jumped to $61 a month. Each plan offers a bundle of live channels such as ESPN, Bravo and TBS, with 35 channels for the Orange subscription, 43 for the Blue and 68 for the combo package.
“These increases are industry-wide – other leading streaming providers had increases throughout 2024,” it states on the company's website. “Despite this, Sling continues to be the most affordable option, offering more than twenty dollars less per month than other providers.
A price increase is coming DirecTV's offer to acquire the service in September and the company renewal of distribution agreements with The Walt Disney Company, which includes ESPN, ABC, FX, Freeform, Hulu and Disney Plus. Sling TV is the latest streaming service to raise its prices in 2024. Max, Peacock and Paramount Plus all increased their prices over the summer. Disney implemented price increases for ESPN, Hulu and Disney Plus in October.
To soften the blow of the price hike, Sling TV has added five new games to its freebies Arcade feature: Pac-Man, Trivia Crack, Dots, Wordleful and Haunted Castle are now playable for subscribers. The company also has a separate, free platform called Slingshot Freestreamallowing you to watch a range of live and on-demand content.