Pricing, How They Work, Channel Lineup

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Most content has moved to on-demand streaming services, but plenty of shows, events, and sports are still available exclusively through traditional cable TV channels. That’s why many viewers now include a live TV streaming service in their arsenal, but there are two (related) problems: One, these live TV streaming services are expensive, usually costing between $50 and $100 a month. Two, many people don’t need these cable streamers all the time. If you’re just trying to watch a single event — be it a TV special, a big game, or a weekend-long golf tournament — signing up for a month of live TV streaming can feel wasteful.

That’s why Sling’s new “Flex Passes” are such good news. The new short-term streaming options from Sling allow streaming customers to sign up for a day, a weekend, or a week of live TV streaming at a heavily discounted rate. That means you can tune into that game, award show, or any other event without shelling out for a full, month(s)-long subscription.

“This launch is about putting control back in the hands of the fans, whether it’s tuning in for college football, professional sports, award shows, or a spontaneous movie night, all without having to sign a long-term, binding contract,” said Seth Van Sickel, Sling TV Senior Vice President, Product and Operations, in a release. “With college football just around the corner, our new Day Pass offering is all consumers need to win on game day, for just $4.99.”

Ahead is a breakdown of the Sling Flex Passes, including what you get and how much they cost.

What Are Sling Flex Passes? Pricing, Options

Sling Flex Passes get you access to the popular live TV streaming service for a limited time, ranging from 24 hours to seven days. There are no binding contracts, and they all cost less than a lunch out.

Sling is offering three different Flex Passes, including the Day Pass, Weekend Pass, and Week Pass. Here are pricing details for each:

Sling Extras add-ons are also available with your Flex Pass. These add-ons deliver more channels in certain categories, including more sports, news, or entertainment channels. The Sports Extra add-on, for example, delivers Golf Channel, Tennis Channel, NBA TV, NFL Redzone, and other channels.

Sling Channel Lineup

The Sling Flex Passes currently carry all the channels in Sling’s Orange package. That means you get access to 34 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, TBS, TNT, and CNN. Here are all the channels you get with a Sling Flex Pass: