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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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...
Jun 13, 2016Comedy Central, BET, Spike, MTV, Nick Jr. and others launch on Sling TVENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TVexpanded its service offerings with the addition of 12 Viacom networks, including Comedy Central, Nick Jr., BET, NickToons, TeenNick, MTV, Spike, MTV2, Logo, CMT, TV Land...
Jun 13, 2016SAN FRANCISCO--Hoy Sling TV anunció el debut de su servicio de televisión en vivo y por demanda en Apple TV desde la conferencia Apple Worldwide Developers (WWDC por sus siglas en inglés). El...
- Jun 13, 2016Featuring today’s best live and on-demand content, Sling TV debuts new user interface on Apple TV
SAN FRANCISCO--Today from the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Sling TV announced the debut of its live and on-demand Internet TV service on Apple TV. The over-the-top provider’s...
Jun 2, 2016Sling TV to launch 27 new Zee channels, nine of which will also be carried on DISHENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sling TV and DISH today announced a long-term renewal agreement with Asia TV USA, Ltd., part of the “Zee” group from India and a leading provider of South...
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Jun 2, 2016Free preview of “Broadcast Extra” available in Chicago, Fresno-Visalia, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham and San Francisco
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Starting tonight, Sling TV announced that its single-stream customers in select markets can watch all of the NBA Finals through a free preview of its “Broadcast Extra” add-on...
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Apr 21, 2016Viacom portfolio, including Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, BET, and MTV, to remain available on DISH
DISH Network L.L.C. and Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB and VIA) have agreed to terms for a multi-year contract renewal that provides DISH customers with uninterrupted access to Viacom networks and sets...
Apr 13, 2016Sling TV Launches Live Multi-Stream Service in Beta; Fox Networks Group Brands to Anchor New ServicePriced at $20 per month, multi-stream service includes content from FOX Broadcasting, FOX Sports, FX, National Geographic and other popular networks from AMC, A&E, Turner, Scripps and UnivisionENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Today Sling TV launched a live beta multi-stream service for $20 per month, including live and on-demand content from Fox Networks Group brands and the ability to stream on up to...
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Mar 3, 2016Sling TV first to offer local, geo-targeted updates on news, weather, sports and traffic via The Weather Channel’s Local Now channel
Sling TV bolstered its local content as the first pay-TV provider to offer The Weather Channel’s geo-targeted Local Now service. Sling TV will offer Local Now in its “Best of Live TV”...
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Feb 23, 2016International Cricket Council (ICC) events will be featured live on the Willow cricket channel, the Official Broadcast Partner of the ICC in the U.S.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sling TV and DISH today announced they have expanded their strategic relationship with Willow TV International for the Willow cricket channel. The agreement...
Feb 11, 2016Sling TV first live standalone Internet TV service to deliver Cinemax over the topENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV today added Cinemax to its programming lineup for $10 per month, marking the first time Cinemax is available to consumers on a live standalone Internet TV service....
Jan 5, 2016Introduces personalization, to feature “MY TV” view with custom recommendations and favorited contentLAS VEGAS--Sling TV unveiled its second-generation user interface (UI) at CES 2016. The new design will create a more personalized experience, as well as improve content discovery across the Sling...
Jan 5, 2016ESPN3 programming available at no extra cost in the “Best of Live TV” packageLAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESPN3, a live multi-screen digital network that delivers thousands of live and on-demand sporting events annually, is set to launch within Sling TV’s “Best of Live...
Dec 16, 2015Catálogo amplificado de películas en español en los paquetes "Paquete Total," "Best of Spanish TV" y "Películas & Novelas"ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling Latino ha reforzado hoy su catálogo de películas en español, convirtiéndose en el único proveedor de servicios de televisión por Internet en ofrecer Cine Sony...
- Dec 16, 2015Expanded Spanish-language movie offering in ‘Paquete Total,’ ‘Best of Spanish TV’ and ‘Películas & Novelas’ packs
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sling Latino today bolstered its Spanish-language movie selection, becoming the only over-the-top provider to offer Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) Cine Sony...
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Nov 10, 2015With Binge On, Sling TV subscribers with T-Mobile can enjoy unlimited streaming video with no data cap
LOS ANGELES & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV today announced a major new agreement with T-Mobile, allowing Sling TV subscribers to watch live sports, movies and other popular shows on their T-Mobile...
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Nov 9, 2015Court ruling halts TVpad distribution
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--In the wake of federal court action and subsequent enforcement efforts to shut down the distribution of pirated content via the “TVpad” streaming device, Sling TV has...
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Nov 3, 2015Sling TV now supports Chromecast on Android, iOS devices
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Starting today, Sling TV’s live and on-demand Internet TV app for Android and iOS devices supports Google’s Chromecast. As part of the launch, new customers who prepay for...
Oct 5, 2015Campus Insiders to join ‘Sports Extra’ pack, $5 per month with ‘Best of Live TV’ subscriptionENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sling TV today announced it will launch Campus Insiders, a Silver Chalice Ventures network, expanding its college sports programming. The new channel will...
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Aug 31, 2015Sling TV now available on current versions of Amazon Fire HD and Fire HDX tablets, in addition to Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TVreleased its app for Amazon Fire HD and HDX tablets, rounding out its live Internet TV offering on Fire devices, including Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. Amazon Fire...
Jul 20, 2015#TakeBackTV campaign presents Sling TV as the solution for millennial consumers frustrated with common pain points of traditional pay-TV providersENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV today released its first advertising campaign nationally across TV, social and digital platforms. The #TakeBackTV campaign targets Sling TV’s strategic audience: the...
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Jun 4, 2015“Paquete Total” includes 22 live channels for $12 per month; “Paquete Esencial” includes 16 live channels for $7 per month
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV is launching the “Sling Latino” brand, a live and on demand, over-the-top streaming service, giving Spanish-speaking and bilingual viewers more choice in TV content....
Jun 1, 2015ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sling TV today announced that it appointed Ben Weinberger as senior vice president and chief product officer. Weinberger is the former co-founder and CEO of...
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May 21, 2015Sling TV now compatible with all devices on the Android TV platform
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV today launched its Android TV application for Google’s Nexus Player, available for immediate download in the Google Play Store. Sling TV and Google are kicking off...
May 1, 2015Viewers can add Spanish-language sports and entertainment programming to “Best of Live TV” core packageENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV today launched two Latino add-on packs to the “Best of Live TV” core package. Each available for $5 per month, the “Deportes Extra” pack connects soccer...
Apr 9, 2015Available across all Sling TV-supported devices: Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, current-generation Roku players, Roku TV models, Xbox One, Android, iOS, Macs, PCsENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(Sling TV today added HBO to its programming lineup for $15 per month, making it the only live Internet TV service to offer HBO’s content on both a linear and Video-On-Demand...
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Apr 3, 2015Programming in eighteen languages available today across all Sling TV supported devices, with monthly subscriptions starting at $15
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV announced today that DishWorld, the live streaming multi-language television service, is now “Sling International.” The move officially marries the largest provider...
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Apr 1, 2015Sling TV will be the first live Internet TV service to offer linear and Video-On-Demand (VOD) content from HBO
NEW YORK & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV and HBO today announced that Sling TV will be the first live Internet TV service to offer linear and Video-On-Demand (VOD) content from HBO. HBO will be...
Mar 17, 2015Xbox One users now have access to live sports, movie, lifestyle, family and news channels with Sling TV, including ESPN, AMC, Adult Swim and moreENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Today Sling TV released its app for Xbox One, the first gaming console to support the live, over-the-top TV service. Xbox One joins a constellation of other devices that support...
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Mar 17, 2015A&E, HISTORY, H2 and Lifetime to join “Best of Live TV” core package priced at $20 per month
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV today announced that four A+E Networks’ channels – A&E, HISTORY, H2 and Lifetime – will be available in its “Best of Live TV” core package by the end of March....
Mar 4, 2015Hit shows from AMC and IFC like The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul and Portlandia are now part of the “Best of Live TV” core package, priced at $20 per monthENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Sling TV today launched AMC and IFC into its “Best of Live TV” $20 core package. The live over-the-top TV service also unveiled a movie-based add-on pack called “Hollywood...
Feb 16, 2015Deal grants Sling TV live and Video-On-Demand multi-stream rightsENGLEWOOD, Colo. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sling TV continues to add new programming, announcing today that it has signed an agreement with EPIX that includes the EPIX channel offering –...
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Feb 9, 2015Sling TV delivers the best of live TV, including ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, Food Network, HGTV, Cartoon Network, ABC Family and Disney Channel
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sling TV, announced at CES in January, today debuted its live, over-the-top television service to customers nationwide. The award-winning Sling TV delivers live...
Feb 9, 2015Deal grants Sling TV innovative OTT programming and multi-stream rights for live and Video-On-Demand contentENGLEWOOD, Colo. & NEW YORK--Coinciding with Sling TV’s national commercial launch today, Sling TV and AMC Networks announced a comprehensive agreement that includes over-the-top (OTT)...
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Feb 2, 2015Deal grants Sling TV innovative OTT programming and multi-stream rights for live and Video-On-Demand content
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & NEW YORK--Today, Sling TV and Univision Communications Inc., announced an agreement that includes over-the-top (OTT) multi-stream rights for live and Video-On-Demand content for...
Jan 13, 2015Leading publications recognize Sling TV’s live, over-the-top television service with 12 awards at CESENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sling TV L.L.C. today announced it received awards from Digital Trends, Engadget, GottaBe Mobile, Mashable, PCMag.com, Reviewed.com, Techlicious, TechnoBuffalo,...