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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Nov 21, 2024
Turn commercial breaks into game breaks with improved gaming platform Watch your favorite shows, play games, all in one seamless experience ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 21, 2024 – Sling TV, the...
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Oct 31, 2024
With Max now in the mix, it’s never been easier to enjoy top-tier content on your terms New bundle offer allows new and existing subscribers to save money ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 31, 2024 –...
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Oct 9, 2024
Enhanced Viewing Experience with Additional Channels, VOD, and More ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 9, 2024 – Sling TV proudly announces its latest accolade as the “Best Live TV Streaming Service of...
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Oct 8, 2024
Providing Customers with More Choice and Customization ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 8, 2024 – Sling TV, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), known for its unparalleled flexibility and value, is named...
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Aug 29, 2024
Make Game Day Yours with Sling TV's Ultimate College Football Experience Your Team, Your Conference, Your Way – Sling Lets You Do That ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 29, 2024 – Sling TV is kicking off...
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Jul 16, 2024Sling TV Subscribers Can Now Enjoy Live Sports in Unmatched 4K Clarity
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 16, 2024 – Sling TV announced today that it will offer a 4K viewing experience, starting with FOX Sports’ 25th broadcast of the MLB All-Star Game tonight. For the first...
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Jul 9, 2024The rollout of Pause Ads enhances DISH Media’s cutting-edge ad offerings, delivering more targeted and highly personalized advertising on Sling TV.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., JULY 9, 2024 – DISH Media, leaders in impression-based TV advertising, today announced the launch of Pause Ads, a new format for advertisers to engage viewers in a...
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Apr 2, 2024
• Why use another FAST service when Sling Freestream rewards you for watching? • You don't have to be a paid Sling subscriber to win ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sling TV,...
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Mar 14, 2024
• Don't worry about setting your DVR for March Madness games • Games will automatically record after you opt in ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV, the streaming TV...
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Mar 6, 2024
Play classic games while watching your favorite shows Simultaneously play versions of your favorite games while watching TV ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV, the streaming...
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Mar 5, 2024
Subscribers earn the chance to win thousands of dollars in cash prizes SLING TV rewards you for watching TV ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV, the streaming TV provider who...
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Feb 6, 2024
SLING TV, the streaming TV provider who puts customers in control of their entertainment, today announced the launch of its first-ever, watch-and-win sweepstakes. Beginning today and continuing...
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Jan 23, 2024
10 hours available for anyone with a Sling Freestream login Sling Freestream continues to grow, adding more than 500 FAST channels since February 2023 launch ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 23, 2024...
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Dec 12, 2023
Advertisers can now engage Sling viewers with interactive brand content while watching live TV, driving greater brand awareness, consideration and purchase intent. ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 12, 2023...
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Nov 2, 2023
SLING TV Features Include: Live Sports Scores, Apple Purchase Capability, User Profiles and In-App "One Click" Content Purchase Upgraded User Experience to Watch Favorite Programming and Entertainment
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Sep 14, 2023
19 live South Asian channels across 7 languages added to SLING lineup SLING viewers have even more options in popular South Asian content and shows ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --...
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May 4, 2023
SLING TV today announced its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, Sling Freestream, has added more than 100 channels since its launch in February. It offers more than 335 channels – completely free!
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Feb 9, 2023
Sling Freestream Launches with 210+ Free Channels and 41,000+ On-Demand Titles Sling Freestream to Add New Content and Enhance App Features Throughout 2023 SLING First to Enable "One-Click"...
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Jan 4, 2023SLING TV Announces Deal to Carry 11 New Live South Indian Sun Network Channels Dakshin Basic and Dakshin Mega Packs Launched on SLING TV South Asia
SLING TV today announces a historic deal with Sun Group, the top-rated South Indian broadcaster, that brings 11 of its channels to U.S. audiences for the first time. With the addition of the new channels, SLING is the only U.S. television provider with a total of 19 Sun Group channels, which are available on SLING TV through two new pack options - Dakshin Basic and Dakshin Mega.
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Aug 8, 2022Access 70,000+ episodes of discovery+ premium programming on SLING TV today
NEW YORK, NY and ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — August 8, 2022 - Warner Bros. Discovery and DISH Network today announced that discovery+, the definitive non-fiction real life subscription streaming service,...
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Jul 21, 2022
Spanish-language streaming service is available on DISH and SLING for $6.99/month Seamless user-experience and channel guide integration SLING offers ViX+ on all SLING supported devices, including...
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Jul 14, 2022
SLING TV featured as the official sponsor of TBT streaming on ESPN Each of the 60+ games will include final game-winning "SLING Shot" ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV...
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Jun 21, 2022
Binge top content from a wide range of standalone streaming services every weekend through August "Freeview" experience kicks off with SHOWTIME® right in time for the season five premiere of "The...
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Mar 31, 2022SLING TV Debuts Shahid VIP Creating the Most Comprehensive Ramadan Entertainment Package in the U.S.
SLING offers the entire Shahid VIP library in-app, comprising 30k+ hours of premium Arabic on-demand content (including exclusive programming). New interface creates a rich and seamless user...
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Mar 15, 2022
The SLING app is now available on Amazon Echo Show 15 Just say, "Alexa, open SLING TV," to begin watching Access the best of live sports, news and entertainment, plus 150,000 shows and movies...
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Jan 19, 2022150,000 on demand shows, movies and popular channels including ESPN and Showtime available to SmartCast Users
IRVINE, CA and ENGLEWOOD, CO — January 20, 2021 — VIZIO today announced that SLING TV, a leading streaming service delivering the most popular live news, sports entertainment and kids...
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Jan 17, 2022- SLING Arabic subscribers can access millions of Arabic songs with Anghami Plus through a three-month free trial of the music streaming service
SLING TV, the leading provider of international news and entertainment in the U.S., today announced its partnership with Anghami, the largest Arabic music streaming platform in the world. The...
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Dec 16, 2021- SLING International subscribers can access over 1,500 web originals, films and more
SLING TV, the leading provider of international news and entertainment, continues to expand its South Asian offering with the addition of Eros Now, a leading over-the-top (OTT) South Asian...
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Nov 18, 2021- SLING International subscribers are able to access more than 650 hours of premium shows and web originals from MX Player's SVOD Subscription Service in USA: MX ONE
SLING TV, the leading provider of international content, continues to expand its South Asian offering with the addition of MX ONE, MX Player's SVOD Subscription Service in the USA with a robust...
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Sep 3, 2021SLING becomes first streaming service to offer dedicated Barstool Sports channel with exclusive content from top talent like Dave Portnoy, Big Cat, Deion Sanders, Papi Ortiz and more!
SLING TV announced today a new, exclusive channel in collaboration with Barstool Sports that is now available for both SLING subscribers and SLING Free users. The Barstool Sports Channel delivers...
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May 25, 2021- New app experience, launching in beta, features more personal, easier to use and beautiful interface
SLING TV today launched a new app in beta, which features a powerful personalization engine to give users an effortless entertainment experience. The new experience makes discovering and enjoying...
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Apr 22, 2021On heels of app integration, SLING TV becomes first live TV streaming service to integrate DraftKings information channel on its platform
Today, SLING TV, a leading live TV streaming service, launched a new exclusive sports betting information channel in collaboration with DraftKings. SLING TV subscribers and SLING Free users can...
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Apr 1, 2021-- DISH proposes new model that is fair to both customers and station owners
MASN and NBC Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) were removed from DISH TV and SLING TV last night, affecting access in 10 states and Washington D.C. With this removal, DISH TV customers will no...
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Feb 9, 2021-- Watch over 100 live and on-demand channels for free, including the full suite of SHOWTIME® channels, 5 p.m. ET to midnight
SLING TV is inviting consumers to try its service for free with "SLING Fling," a daily, no credit card required, six-night primetime TV event. Over 100 live channels from SLING Orange, SLING Blue...
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Jan 27, 2021-- All SLING TV customers now receive 50 hours of free DVR storage; recording function available across all live-linear channels
SLING TV, the best value in live streaming services, today expanded its DVR offerings to all existing and new subscribers. SLING TV also introduced new pricing for new customers across its SLING...
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Sep 23, 2020- New beta feature allows customers to invite up to three guests to watch synced live or on-demand content together
SLING 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...
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Sep 17, 2020-Whole-home, cord cutting bundles, including a high-definition (HD) antenna and AirTV products, now available for purchase by calling 855-567-1424
SLING 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...
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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 fees
SLING 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...
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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 antenna
SLING 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....
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Apr 2, 2020- SLING TV to donate all movie rental profits through April 5; as part of its "Stay in & SLING" initiative
SLING 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....
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Mar 28, 2020- Stay in & SLING: SLING TV offers Grand Ole Opry Saturday night concert March 28 at 8 p.m. ET for free
As 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...
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Feb 7, 2020- Sling TV, in partnership with National Day Calendar®, institutes first-ever, official cord-cutting holiday
Sling 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...