News Releases
In this section of the SLING TV MediaRoom, you'll find our news releases. The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Jan 18, 2021- SLING TV first streaming service to integrate NHL Center Ice
Today, SLING TV, the best value in live streaming services, launched NHL Center Ice, NHL's out-of-market live game subscription service. SLING TV is the first streaming service to integrate NHL...
Sep 23, 2020- New beta feature allows customers to invite up to three guests to watch synced live or on-demand content togetherSLING TV, the most flexible live TV streaming service, today launched a new feature in beta, "SLING Watch Party," which enables customers to connect with friends and family in remote locations via...
Sep 17, 2020-Whole-home, cord cutting bundles, including a high-definition (HD) antenna and AirTV products, now available for purchase by calling 855-567-1424SLING TV today launched a new professional installation pilot program for cable cutters in select U.S. markets, making it easier than ever for Americans to receive local over-the-air (OTA) channels, such as ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, for free via an HD antenna.
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Sep 13, 2020NFL Network and NFL RedZone Restored on DISH TV and SLING TV prior to the first Sunday of the 2020 NFL Season
NFL Media and DISH Network Corporation today announced that the two parties have reached a new carriage agreement for NFL Network and NFL RedZone. Distribution of both networks has been restored...
Sep 10, 2020- AirTV Anywhere allows consumers to watch and record local over-the-air (OTA) broadcast channels, such as ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, and wirelessly delivers video to streaming devices without monthly feesSLING TV today debuted the latest addition to the AirTV family of devices, AirTV Anywhere — Powered by SLING, a new Wi-Fi-enabled network hub featuring enhanced functionality and built-in DVR...
Aug 6, 2020- Live local broadcast channels now viewable from SLING TV's in-app guide on 2020 LG Smart TVs, when connected to an over-the-air antennaSLING TV, the most flexible live streaming service, today announced a feature that integrates free, local over-the-air (OTA) broadcast channels into the SLING TV guide on 2020 LG Smart televisions...
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May 4, 2020- Watch any Star Wars movie on SLING TV this week to be eligible to win a signature-edition Mace Windu lightsaber
SLING TV today announced its Slingers will have the chance to win a signature-edition Mace Windu lightsaber this week. Entering to win is easy: new and existing SLING TV subscribers can simply...
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Apr 14, 2020- As part of the 'Stay in & SLING' initiative, SLING TV unlocks primetime TV nightly with SLING Blue service free from 5 p.m. ET to midnight every night
SLING TV is introducing a new kind of happy hour with "Happy Hour Across America," offering free TV every night to help the nation unwind after days of difficult news and sheltering in place....
Apr 2, 2020- SLING TV to donate all movie rental profits through April 5; as part of its "Stay in & SLING" initiativeSLING TV is donating 100% of its movie rental profits to Good360 today through April 5. Good360 is a global nonprofit leader that is delivering critical supplies to healthcare providers and first...
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Mar 30, 2020- SLING TV integrates free news channels with Amazon Fire TV's 'Live' tab as part of its 'Stay in & SLING' public-service initiative
As part of the company's "Stay in & SLING" initiative, SLING TV launched a new integration with Amazon Fire TV's "Live" experience, which will begin rolling out to customers in the U.S. today....
Mar 28, 2020- Stay in & SLING: SLING TV offers Grand Ole Opry Saturday night concert March 28 at 8 p.m. ET for freeAs part of the "Stay in & SLING" initiative, SLING TV will stream Grand Ole Opry's 4,917th consecutive Saturday night concert with music legends Vince Gill and Amy Grant. The event is part of the...
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Mar 26, 2020- SLING TV unlocks its SLING Blue service for 14 days free as part of the company's 'Stay in & SLING' initiative
As healthcare systems and local and state governments are working to keep constituents informed during the COVID-19 crisis, SLING TV has opened its news-rich SLING Blue service for 14 days free as...
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Mar 19, 2020- FOX News added to SLING TV's lineup of free news channels with continuous coverage of COVID-19 crisis
FOX News and select local FOX affiliates today joined SLING TV's "Stay in & SLING!" initiative, a program that delivers cost-free access to news and entertainment, as the nation confronts the...
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Mar 18, 2020- Features ABC News Live and its continuing coverage of COVID-19 crisis
SLING TV today launched "Stay in & SLING!," an initiative to provide Americans with cost-free access to news and entertainment, as the nation confronts the COVID-19 crisis. SLING TV is providing...
Feb 7, 2020- Sling TV, in partnership with National Day Calendar®, institutes first-ever, official cord-cutting holidaySling TV, a leader in live TV streaming, today announced February 9, 2020 as the first-ever, official National Cut the Cord Day, to commemorate the service's fifth anniversary. In recognition of...
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Jan 15, 2020- Sling TV presented Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award for "Pioneering Development of Large Scale, Cloud Served, Broadcast Quality, Linear Channel Transmission"
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) today awarded Sling TV a Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award for its groundbreaking work developing and launching the nation's first...
Dec 23, 2019- FOX News Channel, MSNBC and CNN's HLN expand news offerings in Sling Blue base serviceSling TV today expanded its live news offerings with the addition of FOX News, MSNBC and CNN's HLN to Sling Blue base service and launched new "Cloud DVR Free" for all Sling TV subscribers. Sling...
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Dec 17, 2019Watch local over-the-air (OTA) channels and access OTA recordings anywhere in the U.S. on connected devices, smartphones and tablets with no monthly fees
Englewood, Colo., Dec. 17, 2019 — AirTV, a cord-cutting brand dedicated to meeting the growing consumer demand for over-the-air (OTA) products and services, today launched AirTV 2, a new...
Aug 22, 2019- Sling TV survey conducted by The Harris Poll finds nearly 5 in 10 Americans admit to faking an excuse to get out of plans; 76% of those chose to relax at home and watched/binged TV shows, movies insteadA Harris Poll commissioned by Sling TV has found that nearly 5 in 10 Americans (47%) have faked excuses to get out of plans. The online survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults aged 18 and over found that...
Aug 22, 2019- In new Sling TV campaign Rudolph casts humorous approach to the truth that consumers would rather be couch-bound, binge watching TVENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 22, 2019 – Sling TV, America’s number one live TV streaming service, today launched a new multimedia marketing campaign with The Martin Agency, “Joy of Slinging In,”...
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Jul 15, 2019New AirTV Mini improves cord-cutting experience; seamlessly integrates Sling, Netflix and OTA channels into a single user interface
Englewood, Colo., July 15, 2019 AirTV, a cord-cutting brand dedicated to meeting the growing consumer demand for over-the-air (OTA) products and services, today introduced a 4K HDR compatible...
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Mar 28, 2019- Highly-requested channels with more than 150 regular season MLB games now available in "Sports Extra" add-on for "Sling Orange" and/or "Sling Blue" customers
Sling TV today launched MLB Network and MLB Network Strike Zone, bringing more than 150 regular season MLB games in addition to original programming, highlights and analysis to the live streaming...
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Mar 27, 2019- Popular channels move from Sling TV's "Lifestyle Extra" ($5/month), "Comedy Extra" ($5/month) to Sling Blue base service at no added cost
Sling TV today moved E! and Paramount Network channels from its Lifestyle Extra and Comedy Extra add-ons into its Sling Blue base service at no added cost. At $25/month, or $15/month for the first...
Dec 17, 2018- Sling TV launches first virtual multichannel video programming distributor (vMVPD) on all-in-one Oculus Go virtual reality (VR) headsetSling TV today became the first virtual multichannel video programming distributor (vMVPD) to launch on Oculus Go, the all-in-one wireless virtual reality (VR) headset. The Sling TV experience on...
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Nov 28, 2018- Sling TV launches nine live Discovery networks, including Spanish-language channels; service pricing remains unchanged
Sling TV today expanded its service offerings with the launch of nine Discovery networks on its domestic and Spanish-language services. Discovery Channel, Investigation Discovery (ID) and TLC are...
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