We have entered the best time of the year. The weather is cooling down, the kids are back in school…and, oh yeah, football is back on our screens (and let’s be honest, I’m happy that baseball is still ON our screens). Sling TV has new options to make sure you can watch the game you want, or all the sports content on this month.
Whether you’re already tuned in after the first week of college football, preparing for the upcoming NFL season, or catching the race to the postseason in baseball, you can find options on Sling that fit your budget and still allow you to watch your favorite team.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch live sports on Sling this month:
How to watch live sports on Sling
For the true sports fans out there, check out the Sports Extra package. You’d be getting more in-depth sports channels like MLB Network, NBA TV and NHL Network. But, it also gives you more access to the ESPN-suite, with channels like ESPNU and ESPNews. The exact package will vary depending on your Sling package, as Sling Orange will get 13 extra channels, Sling Blue will get 15 extra channels and Sling Orange + Blue will get 20 extra channels. Here’s a look at everything coming in the month of September:
Watch College Football
College football officially kicked off during Labor Day weekend with plenty of surprising ends to some of the NCAA’s biggest early season matchups. Week two kicks off on Friday, but the biggest matchup of the weekend will come on Saturday, Sep. 6 when No. 14 Michigan faces No. 18 Oklahoma. Other top matchups will include No. 1 Texas faces San Jose State and No. 2 Ohio State faces Grambling.
The NFL season kicks off this week
On Thursday, Sep. 4, the NFL season kicks off when the Dallas Cowboys travel to Philadelphia to face the Super Bowl-defending Eagles. NFL fans won’t have to wait long for the next game, as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers will face off less than 24 hours later on Friday, Sep. 5 in Brazil. After that, it’ll be months before football is off our screens. Watch more football this season with Sling TV and the Sports Extra package.
Tennis’ U.S. Open wraps up
There have already been some tense standoffs in the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, and we still have a week to go! The last matchup will be the Men’s Singles Final on Sunday, Sep. 7.
The NHL preseason kicks off in late-September
The Florida Panthers are set to start their campaign to hoist a third-straight Stanley Cup trophy. The NHL preseason kicks off on Sunday, Sep. 21, while the regular season won’t start until early October.
The MLB season wraps and the early postseason starts
Baseball’s regular season is coming to a close, with tight races still going on in the American League East, the American League West and the National League West. The Wild Card games that are currently scheduled for Tuesday, Sep. 30 are sure to be nail-biters.
The WNBA playoffs begin
The WNBA regular season is coming to a close and the playoffs are due to start in the middle of Sept. Whether it’s the daily drama over Caitlin Clark’s injury, if the New York Liberty can repeat, or even if this is Napheesa Collier’s year in Minnesota, it should be a very exciting playoffs.
Sling TV
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How much does Sling cost?
Sling TV has flexible and affordable plans all year long and regularly offers special deals to help you save even more. Prices will vary depending on other add-ons and offers you select. Below, we break down the differences between Sling Orange and Sling Blue.
What is the difference between Sling Orange and Sling Blue?Sling Blue: With more than 45 channels, Sling Blue caters to a wider audience with major networks like FOX, NBC, Bravo and National Geographic. This package is perfect for those who enjoy a nice mix of news, reality television and lifestyle programming. Sling Blue allows streaming on up to three devices.Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device.
How much does the Sling Sports Extra add-on cost?
Here is a breakdown of the cost for the Sports Extra add-on, depending on the package you select:
When added to a Sling Orange or Sling Blue monthly package, the Sports extra add-on is $11.When added to Sling Orange + Blue, the Sports extra add-on is $15.When added to a Sling Day Pass, the Sports Extra add-on is $1.When added to Sling Weekend Pass, the Sports extra add-on is $2.When added to a Sling Week Pass, the Sports extra add-on is $3.New from Sling: Day, Weekend and Week Passes
Sling is putting you in control of how you watch TV. The live-streaming TV service is offering a new way to watch your favorite live TV shows and sports for less. You can now purchase a Sling Day Pass, Week Pass or Weekend Pass to watch your favorite content on-demand. No matter which pass you select, you’re getting access to the Sling Orange package, but here’s a breakdown of how they will work and what each pass will cost:
Day Pass – Sling’s new Day Pass gives you instant 24-hour access. The Sling Day Pass is $4.99 to start (not including add-ons).Weekend Pass – Sling’s new Weekend Pass gives you access from Friday to Sunday. The Sling Weekend Pass is $9.99 to start (not including add-ons).Week Pass – Sling’s new Week Pass gives you seven-day access. The Week Pass is $14.99 to start (not including add-ons).
Sling’s new Day, Week and Weekend passes
Sling is now offering day, weekend and week passes so you can catch the game, binge a series or watch a whole tournament on your own terms.
Try Sling’s new Day, Week or Weekend passes