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.
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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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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Nov 28, 2018- Sling TV lanza los canales de Discovery y beIN SPORTS CONNECT, y el precio de su servicio se mantiene igual
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 28 de noviembre de 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Hoy Sling TV anunció el lanzamiento de los canales de Discovery y los canales de beIN SPORTS CONNECT en los servicios...
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Nov 28, 2018- Sling TV launches Discovery networks, beIN SPORTS CONNECT; service pricing remains unchanged
Sling TV today announced the launch of Discovery networks and beIN SPORTS CONNECT channels on its domestic and Spanish-language services. Sling TV has added Discovery en Español, Discovery...
Oct 1, 2018- Married couple and actors Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally debut in first commercial togetherSling TV, America's number one live TV streaming service, today unveiled a new multimedia marketing campaign starring actors Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, called "Meet the Slingers." An...
Aug 22, 2018- Dog behaviorist Cesar Millan picks top shows dogs will love, based on extensive knowledge in dog psychologySling TV and Cesar Millan, widely known as "The Dog Whisperer," today launched a dog-friendly on-demand lineup with programming that caters exclusively to dogs, just in time for National Dog Day...
Jul 25, 2018- Sling TV lanza tres canales de Argentina, y ahora ofrece la mayor cantidad de contenido de Sudamérica entre los servicios de streaming de los Estados UnidosENGLEWOOD, Colorado, 25 de julio de 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Sling TV, el único servicio de streaming que ofrece paquetes regionales de habla hispana, anuncio el día de hoy que esta...
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Jul 25, 2018- Sling TV launches three Argentine channels, offering most South American content among U.S. streaming services
Sling TV, the only streaming TV service to provide Spanish-language content by region, today announced the launch of three Argentine channels in its "Sudamérica" regional pack, making Sling TV...
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Jun 28, 2018-Sling TV innovates with new experience, embraces flexible TV; à la carte channels, pay-per-view events, movies and free Sling TV content all available with or without base subscription
Sling TV today became the first live streaming provider to deliver a truly flexible experience to consumers through access to free content, à la carte channels and services, plus transactional...
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Mar 12, 2018- Campaign spans television, digital, mobile, social, out-of-home and new media platforms
Sling TV, America's number one live TV streaming service, today unwrapped a new multimedia marketing campaign – "We Are Slingers." The national campaign spans television, digital, mobile, social...
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Feb 22, 2018- Sling TV first live streaming service to integrate NBA League Pass
Sling TV, the leading live multichannel TV streaming service, today launched NBA League Pass, the NBA's out-of-market live game subscription service jointly managed by NBA and Turner Sports; and...
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Jan 25, 2018• Todos los servicios e idiomas, incluyendo ‘Best of Spanish TV,’ servicios regionales en español ($10/mes), ‘Sling Orange’ ($20/mes), ‘Sling Blue’ ($25/mes) y servicios de Sling Internacional (a partir de $10/mes), ahora están disponibles en Puerto Rico, sin contratos a largo plazo ni verificación de crédito
Sling TV, una subsidiaria de DISH Network Corporation, debuta en Puerto Rico con sus servicios de televisión en vivo vía...
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Jan 25, 2018• All Sling TV services and languages, including ‘Best of Spanish TV’ and Spanish regional services ($10/month), plus ‘Sling Orange’ ($20/month), ‘Sling Blue’ ($25/month) and Sling International services (starting at $10/month), now available in Puerto Rico with no long-term contracts or credit checks
Sling TV, a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation, today debuted its streaming services in Puerto Rico. Sling TV’s Spanish-language...
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Dec 7, 2017- CuriosityStream, UP Faith & Family and PANTAYA available now for purchase as standalone add-ons
Sling TV today strengthened its A La Carte TV offering as the first live and on-demand streaming service to launch CuriosityStream, UP Faith & Family and PANTAYA as integrated on-demand channels....
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Nov 30, 2017‘Centroamérica’ disponible por $10 al mes como servicio único o por $5 al mes al combinarlo a una suscripción de ‘Sling Orange,’ ‘Sling Blue’ o cualquier otro servicio en español
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sling TV, el servicio de televisión en vivo y por demanda vía internet, hoy expande su oferta de contenido en español con el lanzamiento de...
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Nov 30, 2017‘Centroamérica’ available for $10 per month on standalone basis or $5 per month with subscription to ‘Sling Orange,’ ‘Sling Blue’ or any Spanish-language service
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-- Nov. 30, 2017--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sling TV, the live and on-demand streaming television service, today expanded its Spanish-language offering with the introduction of...
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Nov 7, 2017Samsung Smart TV integration solidifies Sling TV as most widely available live streaming service
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV today became the first live and on-demand over-the-top (OTT) service available on select Samsung Smart TVs. The launch of Sling TV on this new platform enables Sling TV...
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Oct 25, 2017Sling TV launches first-of-its-kind program with Competitive Carriers Association
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Sling TV today announced a deal with Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) to bundle the live and on-demand over-the-top (OTT) service with CCA members’ wireless plans for...
Aug 15, 2017Sling TV browser player now in beta—no app or plug-in required"Sling customers can stream their favorite can’t-miss content, like live NFL games or the next episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ on Sling.com without the hassles of downloading plug-ins or...
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Jul 26, 2017Sling TV to launch EPIX Drive-In in Sling Orange service and Sling Blue service at no additional charge
"Today’s addition of EPIX Drive-In to our domestic services and REELZ to Hollywood Extra gives customers more choice than any other live OTT service when it comes to watching movies and...
Jul 26, 2017Sling TV offers its first-ever pay-per-view event with UFC ® 214: CORMIER vs. JONES 2 on Saturday, July 29ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--This weekend, Sling TV will offer its first-ever pay-per-view event through the live stream of UFC ® 214: CORMIER vs. JONES 2 on Saturday, July 29 from the Honda Center in...
- Jul 26, 2017Sling TV ofrece su primer evento pay-per-view con la trasmisión en vivo de UFC® 214: CORMIER vs. JONES 2 este Sábado 29 de Julio
July 26, 2017 ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Este fin de semana, Sling TV ofrecerá su primer evento pay-per-view a través de la transmisión en vivo del próximo evento UFC® 214: CORMIER vs. JONES 2 este...
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Jun 1, 2017Tribeca Shortlist library includes hundreds of high-quality, on-demand films personally recommended by celebrities
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Tribeca Shortlist today premiered on Sling TV, delivering a completely on-demand, curated film collection to Sling Orange customers and Sling Blue customers. Sling TV is the...
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Apr 19, 2017Sling TV first live over-the-top (OTT) service coming to LG webOS 3.0 and 3.5 Smart TVs
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV today became the first live and on-demand over-the-top (OTT) service available on LG Electronics’ line-up of smart TVs. Sling TV now supports most 2016 webOS 3.0 Smart...
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Apr 5, 2017Estrella TV, Vme Kids and El Financiero|Bloomberg TV join more than 20 Spanish-language channels in ‘Best of Spanish TV’
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV, the live and on-demand streaming television service, expanded its Spanish-language programming with the addition of three new networks to “Best of Spanish TV.” The...
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Apr 5, 2017SHOWTIME se encuenta disponible, por $10 adicionales al mes, para los clientes nuevos y existentes de Sling TV que desean personalizar aún más sus listados de canales.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--La llegada de SHOWTIME a Sling TV marca la primera vez que un servicio over-the-top (OTT) ha ofrecido programación de los cuatro canales líderes en contenido premium. SHOWTIME...
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Apr 5, 2017SHOWTIME now available as $10 per month add-on to new and existing Sling TV customers looking to further personalize their channel lineups
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Today’s arrival of SHOWTIME ® on Sling TV marks the first time an over-the-top (OTT) service has offered content from the four leading premium networks. SHOWTIME features...
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Apr 5, 2017Estrella TV, Vme Kids y El Financiero| Bloomberg TV se unen a más de 20 canales en español en ‘Best of Spanish TV’
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV, el servicio de televisión en vivo y on-demand vía Internet, expande su programación en español con tres nuevos canales en ‘Best of Spanish TV’. La adición de...
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Mar 9, 2017Cloud DVR ‘First Look’ offers 50 hours of storage for $5 per month, now available to select customers; allows customers to keep their recordings without expiration
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV today widened availability of its Cloud DVR to new customers through its “First Look” early access program. Introduced in late 2016 in beta for Roku users, Cloud DVR “
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Jan 3, 2017New “Optimized for Sling TV” certification program launches today; designed to promote an optimal Sling TV experience across platforms
LAS VEGAS--Sling TV announced “Optimized for Sling TV,” a new certification program designed to ensure Sling TV viewers have an optimal experience across platforms. Launching today, the...
Nov 28, 2016Invitation-only beta program first available to Roku users in phased roll out; customers may request an invitation at www.sling.com/dvrENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Starting today, Sling TV customers may request an invitation to participate in its cloud DVR beta program. Available first to eligible Sling TV customers using Roku™ streaming...
Nov 22, 2016Sling TV App Will Offer More Than 425 Channels Including 320+ Multicultural Networks in 21 LanguagesPHILADELPHIA & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Comcast and Sling TV today announced that Sling TV, the live and on demand Internet TV service, will launch on the X1 platform, giving Comcast’s X1 customers...
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Oct 19, 2016
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Bolstering its family entertainment programming, Sling TV today launched Crown Media Family Networks’ two distinct networks, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries,...
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Oct 19, 2016NHL Network delivers more than 75 professional games to Sling TV customers, plus coverage of the sport’s biggest events
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--NHL Network, the TV home for the National Hockey League, launched today in Sling TV’s “Sports Extra,” still $5 per month with a Sling Orange subscription, or $10 per month...
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Oct 13, 2016
Viewers in the U.S. can now watch SHAHID, the world’s largest library of On Demand Arabic content, exclusively through Sling TV and DISH. The SHAHID video on demand (VOD) service, owned by...
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Sep 23, 2016No credit card, no payment required for special free preview, includes access to season’s first Presidential debate and pro football
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--In anticipation of Monday evening’s two big events—the first Presidential debate of the 2016 election season and pro football faceoff between New Orleans and Atlanta—Sling...
Sep 14, 2016ESPN3 content integrated directly into Sling TV user interfaceENGLEWOOD, Colo.--ESPN3, a multi-screen digital network that delivers thousands of live sporting events annually, launched in Sling TV’s Orange service today. This is the first time that ESPN3...
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Sep 8, 2016Sling TV first to distribute Pac-12 Networks over-the-top
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV enhanced its college sports programming with the addition of Pac-12 Networks, making it the first over-the-top provider to offer the network’s content. All six Pac-12...
Sep 8, 2016Brings unique Windows 10 features, including Live Tiles, Cortana voice integration and touch compatibilityENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Today Sling TV announced the debut of its live and on-demand Internet television service on Windows 10 PCs and tablets. The over-the-top provider’s suite of services, including...
Sep 8, 2016New add-on pack features premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” on Sept. 10, as well as original programming like “Power” and “Outlander”ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Today Sling TV launched the STARZ add-on pack, featuring STARZ original series, first-run movies and other premium movie and television content from STARZ and STARZ ENCORE. All...
Aug 30, 2016New multimedia ad campaign, “Who’s Bad?!,” airs nationwide across television, digital, mobile, social, print and new media platformsENGLEWOOD, Colo.-- Sling TV today debuted a new multimedia marketing campaign, “Who’s Bad?!,” featuring award-winning Hollywood actor Danny Trejo. The national campaign spans across...
- Aug 30, 2016La nueva campaña publicitaria, “Who’s Bad?!”, saldrá al mercado a través de televisión, impresos y plataformas digitales, móviles y sociales
Aug 10, 2016NFL Network joins Sling Blue core service; price remains $25 per monthENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Today, Sling TV launched NFL Network and NFL RedZone on its live and on-demand Internet TV service. All Sling Blue customers will automatically receive NFL Network, while NFL...
Jun 30, 2016SlingTV es el primero en lanzar paquetes Latinos específicos por regiónENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling Latino lanza un nuevo paquete de programación regional llamado CARIBE con las mejores novelas, películas, comedias, programas de variedades, programación de niños y...
Jun 30, 2016“Sling Blue” multi-stream service to feature NBC, USA, Bravo, Syfy, BBC America, BBC World News and more; priced at $25 per monthENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TVunveiled new single-stream and multi-stream services, “Sling Orange” and “Sling Blue.” Sling Orange now includes BBC America and is still priced at $20 per month....
- Jun 30, 2016Sling TV first to launch region-specific Latino packages
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling Latino announced the launch of a new CARIBE regional programming pack, featuring novelas, movies, comedies, variety shows, children’s programming and music videos from...
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