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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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...
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Sep 26, 2018Dual-tuner adapter allows users to watch one local channel while recording another one or record two local shows simultaneously
Englewood, Colo., Sept. 26, 2018 — AirTV today introduced its first dual-tuner capability to AirTV Player, allowing users to watch and record two over-the-air (OTA) broadcast channels...
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Sep 12, 2018New "Local Channels DVR" feature records up to two free over-the-air (OTA) broadcast channels simultaneously, available to all AirTV customers at no additional charge
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., September 12, 2018 — AirTV L.L.C. today introduced its "Local Channels DVR" feature to AirTV customers, allowing users to watch live and recorded local channels in- and...
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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May 23, 2018AirTV connects to over-the-air (OTA) antenna to wirelessly deliver free local channels to TVs, tablets, phones—in and out of home
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 23, 2018 — AirTV, a brand dedicated to meeting the growing consumer demand for over-the-air (OTA) broadcast products and services, has launched a new solution that brings...
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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 26, 2018Local Channels DVR beta available at no cost to all AirTV Player customers
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 26, 2018 — AirTV today began rolling out a free open beta test of its new "Local Channels DVR" for AirTV Player customers. The Local Channels DVR requires an external...
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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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Aug 1, 2017
A little-known secret for NFL fans: you can watch every local team game for free, including games usually on cable! All it takes is a digital over-the-air antenna. No bar tab or cable subscription...
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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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