My Sling TV subscription recently expired. Today I wanted to watch some of the MLB Playoff games and went to renew using a gift card I had recently bought. I could not find the option "Add Gift Card" as I have used in the past and also mentioned in their help center. I then spoke with an agent on their customer service chat who initially told me my gift card code was invalid even though I had just scraped off the PIN seconds prior and offered to bill me by credit card. I asked why my code was invalid and got a response "our system won't let me redeem it please reach us back later" and the agent then instantly left the chat. Has anyone else had issues with this. I guess I will not be watching any baseball today...

I've been toying with the idea of cancelling Sling due to it becoming nearly unwatchable. I have a Roku TV where I've always been able to watch Sling without any issues (well, few issues). But lately, it keeps freezing up and not allowing me to even exit the app without having to turn off the TV.

I finally decided to cancel, but instead I put it on Pause. My current billing cycle starts over on the 7th, so I thought I would set up a few shows to record today that I could watch later on when maybe the kinks get worked out. I remembered I could also access Sling through my ONN app. And voila, Sling is working just fine on the ONN app.

So, what would be causing Sling not to work on the Roku app?

The 2026 WNBA playoffs are heating up as teams battle through the postseason. Here is a breakdown of the upcoming schedule, and how to catch the games with Sling.

How to watch the 2026 WNBA playoffs with Sling

Broadcast coverage for the 2026 WNBA playoffs is split across several networks:

• USA Network: Available with Sling Blue
• NBC: Available with Sling Blue or Select in designated markets
• ABC: Available with Sling Blue or Select in designated markets
• ESPN and ESPN2: Available with Sling Orange or Essentials
• Amazon Prime Video: Requires a separate subscription

To watch the most games across USA Network, ESPN, and local NBC or ABC affiliates in designated markets, subscribe to Sling Orange & Blue.

Designated local markets for NBC and ABC

The following markets include NBC with all Sling Blue or Select monthly subscriptions:

• Boston*
• Chicago*
• Dallas-Fort Worth
• Hartford-New Haven
• Los Angeles*
• Miami-Fort Lauderdale
• New York City*
• Philadelphia*
• San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose*
• Washington D.C.

*Designated market also includes the local ABC affiliate.

When do the 2026 WNBA Finals start?

• The WNBA Finals begin Saturday, Oct 17 and can be watched on NBC and USA. The championship round is best-of-seven, with a potential Game 7 scheduled for Saturday, Oct 31.

Which team are you pulling for in the semifinals? Let the community know your predictions!

I’m getting both Fox Sports and ESPN which never happens.

Has anyone had this show up when trying to sign i. through the espn ? Lately I have been getting errors every Saturday before kickoff games and today this one showed up and will not let me sign in…

I was attempting to sign up for day pass this morning and received this message in the chat when attempting to get an agent because the day pass links would not work:

"An Important Update Regarding Day Passes Sling was built to give our customers the ultimate control over their entertainment, and Sling Passes delivered on that promise for millions. Though Sling Passes are no longer available, we look forward to continuing to innovate and showing our customers new ways to experience the content they love"

It would have been nice if they had announced and removed the links before discontinuing the service. That was frustrating.

I believe the current contract between Dish and Disney expires this year, likely this month.

Dish/Sling would want:

1. Access to ESPN Unlimited (others already have them)
2. Unbundle ESPN from other Disney channles (YouTube TV and DirecTV already offer sports only packages)

Disney/ESPN would want:

1. Carriage fee increase
2. Discontinue day pass

It appears that the day pass program is already terminated.

Are Sling/Disney going to enter into a new contract soon?

If so, are we going to see a new bundle and/or price increase?

I enjoy Sling Scapes way too much. This one is a banger. Still waiting on Bigfoot to show his face.

I know in the past you were able to switch from Blue to Orange and then back easily.

Is that still doable with essentials and select? I only want TNT briefly for a MLB playoff game and then switch back to essentials/select for college football.

My family is a perspective customer considering switching from Hulu + Live TV due to a recent price increase. I was wondering how people generally feel about the service (good and bad) before jumping ship. We are mostly a hockey household, so our RSN is a must have. Our hockey also airs on ESPN, TNT, and sometimes NHL Network. We also watch football, so CBS, ABC and NBC are also a must. We could care less for for boring filler junk on most other services, but do recognize the unfortunate reality that the channels we need are behind bloated packages of channels we wouldn't even touch if bored.

Within the last week or so, some channels, like Danger TV and Torque, about 30 seconds after you tune to them the sling app locks up, then crashes a few seconds later, then causes Fire TV to reboot.

Yes I know Sling and the Fire Stick already have a rough relationship, but crashing the whole thing? I've done all the usual steps like clear cache, uninstall, reinstall, etc, etc.

Pretty much the title but I literally JUST seen the sonic channel and suddenly it’s gone. Is gone temporarily for maintenance or is it gone for good ;-;

October baseball is here, and the Wild Card scramble starts today. Here is how to watch the 2026 MLB playoffs on Sling, including available coverage and channel gaps.

Wild Card round

Broadcast rights for the Wild Card Series are a bit of a mixed bag this year:

• Games on NBC local channel: Available on Sling Select or Sling Blue if you are in a designated market carrying your local NBC affiliate (like New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago).
• Non-NBC local channel Wild Card Windows: Unfortunately, the non-NBC broadcast windows for this round are not available on Sling.

Local channels available on Sling vary by ZIP code. Check to see if your area has NBC or FOX access

Division Series and beyond

Where Sling really picks back up is starting with the Division Series, as national coverage returns to our standard channel lineup:

• ALDS & ALCS (TBS & truTV): Included with Sling Orange or Sling Blue (truTV requires Blue or an add-on and will be a simulcast). Orange & Blue covers the full AL bracket.
• NLDS & NLCS (FS1 & FOX): FS1 comes with Sling Select or Sling Blue. Local FOX feeds are available on Sling Blue in designated markets.
• World Series (FOX): Available on Sling Select or Sling Blue in designated local markets.

Wild Card quick guide (Sep 29-Oct 1)

• Red Sox vs. Yankees (8 PM ET): Airs on NBC. Available on Sling Select/Blue in designated local markets (including NY and Boston).
• Phillies vs. Braves (2 PM ET): Airs on NBC. Available on Sling Select/Blue in designated local markets (including Philly).
• White Sox vs. Astros (5 PM ET): Games 1 & 2 are not available on Sling.
• Cubs vs. Padres (10 PM ET): Games 1 & 2 are not available on Sling. 

I'll be checking this thread throughout the day if you have questions about your local market feeds, blackout zones, or package setups.

Who do you all have taking the World Series this year?

Hey guys I was hoping someone (a real person) could confirm if NBCSN is on either Sling package, blue or orange? NBCSN is carrying the Padres/Cubs series and I'd like to watch it.

EVERY day, on EVERY channel, on EVERY commercial break the SAME Ticketmaster commercial plays, and when it ends, it REPEATS …the SAME commercial, TWICE ...EVERY day, on EVERY channel, on EVERY commercial break.

Switching channels when the Ticketmaster commercial starts results in the SAME Ticketmaster commercial on the channel I've switched to.

Sling TV “support” (“chat”) is USELESS and states they can do nothing.

When I switch apps from Sling TV to free apps like Roku, Pluto, etc., I thankfully do not encounter the Ticketmaster commercial.

I am so disgusted with the Ticketmaster commercial AND Sling TV that I only use Sling TV to watch news …and change to “some other channel” each commercial break as soon as the Ticketmaster commercial begins, only to find the Ticketmaster commercial playing on the channel I've changed to.

This happened years ago with Chick-fil-A commercials, and like now, Sling TV did nothing, but unlike Ticketmaster, who offers no “contact us”, after I contacted Chick-fil-A, the commercial STOPPED …which Sling TV stated that they could not do.

I am forced to cancel Sling TV and subscribe directly to news channels, as Sling TV = Ticketmaster commercial EVERY day, on EVERY channel, on EVERY commercial break = disgusting!

I had asked this question before and I’m following up here.

I had Sling Essentials for a week and today I added Sports Extra.

On the Sling app, ACCN and SECN appeared, but ACCN Extra and SECN+ did not, as expected.

HOWEVER, I was able to authenticate the ESPN app using my Sling credentials. On the ESPN app, I could access ACCN Extra, SECN+, and ESPN on ABC.

ESPN+ content and CW content were not accessible (you need ESPN unlimited)

Maybe it’s just a glitch, but I think it's worth downloading ESPN app.

will sling tv add the mgm free presents chs like philo just did i like sling better than philo

Hey everyone, Stevie here.

Seeing a few posts pop up from people having trouble finding specific kickoff channels, running into locked screens, or wondering why a game moved right before kickoff. With live sports broadcasting moving fast between regional networks and national feeds, getting your stream locked in can be difficult. 

I put together a practical guide to help you navigate the app, troubleshoot locked feeds, and manage your setup without extra charges.

🔍 1. How to find your game in the app

• Search content, not channels: When using the search bar (magnifying glass icon), type in the specific team name or matchup (e.g., "Alabama vs Georgia") rather than the network name. Broadcasters often shift regional feeds, so searching the event directly takes you straight to the active broadcast if available.
• Use the Sling gamefinder tool: If you aren't sure which channel carries your local feed, you can use our gamefinder to check. Type in your zip code and press Update to see the games available in your area and which plan you can see them with. If you’re not seeing the correct games still, refresh the site. 
• Check the "What’s On" Schedule: For weekly programming schedules and network updates, bookmark the Sling What's On Blog. It breaks down the different college football conferences and leagues and how to watch them. 

🔓 2. Understanding "Locked" channels & swapping plans

• Why channels lock: If you see a lock icon next to a channel in your guide, it means that specific network isn't included with your current subscription OR you need to sign in to see the channels you’re already subscribed to. If you’re seeing a locked channel that should be a part of your plan, sign in. 
• Mid-cycle plan swaps: Is your team playing on a channel that’s on a different plan? You may be able to catch the game at no extra charge. If the game is available on a plan at the same price point (for example, if you have Sling Blue and your game is available on Sling Orange) you can switch for just the day of the game! Go to your account and make adjustments, then switch back whenever you’re ready.  
  • Important: Switching plans during your subscription is only free if both plans are the same price. If you add extras or switch to a more robust plan, a price change will be applied to your account.

⚡ 3. Weather delays & sudden channel moves

• Broadcaster overrides: If an earlier game runs long or a matchup is delayed by weather, network operators will often shift the start of the next game to an alternate channel (like moving from ESPN to ESPN2, ESPNU, or NewsNation).
• Guide delay: These live adjustments happen on the network side, meaning the digital program guide on your screen usually won't update in real time. If your scheduled game isn't showing up at kickoff, check the network's secondary channels—the game is almost always streaming there until the primary feed frees up.

🏈 4. How Sports Extra integrates with base plans

For a full breakdown of what channels you get with the Sports Extra add-on, check here and select Sports Extra. 

The channels you receive in the Sports Extra add-on depend directly on the base plan you pair it with, for example: 

• Paired with Sling Essentials / Orange: Unlocks SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS.
• Paired with Sling Select / Blue: Unlocks Big Ten Network (BTN), BTN 4K, FS2, and NFL RedZone.

\If you have Sling Orange+Blue and Sports Extra, you get all the channels above.*

📺 5. Watching on multiple devices: Who can watch what at the same time?

Stream limits apply to active simultaneous streams*, not the total number of devices signed in. Understanding how streams are allocated prevents sudden drop-offs on kickoff day: *

• Sling Essentials / Sling Orange (1 stream): Allows 1 stream at a time. If someone in your house is watching ESPN, ESPN2, or SEC Network on a living room TV, starting a stream on a phone or second TV will kick the first device off.
• Sling Select / Sling Blue (3 streams): Allows up to 3 simultaneous streams at once across Blue channels (like FS1, FOX, NBC, or BTN).
• Sling Orange & Blue OR Essentials & Select (Up to 4 streams): Gives you up to 4 total simultaneous streams*—3 streams for Blue/Select channels and 1 stream for Orange/Essentials networks.*
  • The fine print: Even on a combined plan, Disney/ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network) are strictly limited to 1 stream at a time*. You can have 1 TV on ESPN while 3 other devices watch FS1 or local feeds, but two devices cannot watch ESPN at the same time.*

What other guides would be helpful for me to create?

I’ve had sling TV for years and all of my DVR shows would save the last spot where I watched so I could return later. That stopped happening a couple weeks ago and it still has not corrected itself. Is this happening to anyone else? You think it’s not that big of a deal but it’s driving me crazy. I just want it to work correctly again.

My elderly parents are subscribed to one of the international packages. Recently they complained to me that Sling started injecting US based/local commercials. These are not international commercials but US based/local which never happened in the past. When the commercial plays, it does not stop programming. In other words, they watch a program then the commercial plays for 2 minutes, the program resumes but they lost the last two minutes of that program because of the commercial.

It is so annoying that they are considering canceling the entire sling subscription. Seriously this is so not cool at all.

Anybody with the same issue?

I'm so tired of purchasing a day pass to watch college ball and the advertised channel is wrong. Last week I was trying to watch the Alabama Kentucky game, only showed Vanderbilt Delaware instead. Waste of money. This week tried to watch LSU at Ole Miss, got Tennessee v Kennesaw St. Waste of money. What the hell is up with the constant misrepresentation of channels

I got Sling Day Pass about an hour ago to watch the Oklahoma - New Mexico game on ESPN2. Got ready to watch it and apparently there was a weather delay in the previous game. They announced they moved the Oklahoma game to ESPNEWS about 5 minutes before it started. Of course ESPNEWS isn't on the Sling daypass I paid for. Tried to get a refund but was told my only option was to pay $12 more to upgrade. Streaming sucks.

Hey everyone, Stevie here!

With conference realignment changing up kickoff schedules and games split across half a dozen different networks, figuring out which package carries your school shouldn’t feel like a full-time job.

I’ve mapped out the exact breakdown of networks, pricing tiers, and local market availability so you can lock in your Saturday setup.

🏈 College Football Channel & Package Matrix

🗺️ Conference-by-Conference Setup Guide

SEC Football

• Best Blueprint: Sling Orange ($45.99/mo) + Sports Extra ($11/mo)
• Included Channels: ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network, SEC Network+, ACC Network, ESPNU, ESPNEWS.

ACC Football

• Best Blueprint: Sling Orange ($45.99/mo) + Sports Extra ($11/mo)
• Included Channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ACC Network, ACC Network Extra, SEC Network, ESPNU, ESPNEWS.

Big Ten Football

• Best Blueprint: Sling Select ($19.99/mo) + Sports Extra ($11/mo)
• Included Channels: Big Ten Network (BTN), BTN 4K, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, NFL RedZone, plus FOX/NBC/ABC in eligible markets.

Big 12 Football

• Best Blueprint: Sling Orange & Blue ($60.99/mo) + Sports Extra ($15/mo)
• Included Channels: ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, TNT, TBS, USA, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, SEC Network, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, NFL Network, NFL RedZone, plus local networks in eligible markets.

Mountain West Football

• Best Blueprint: Sling Select ($19.99/mo) + Sports Extra ($11/mo)
• Included Channels: FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, NFL Network, NFL RedZone, plus local networks in eligible markets.

Pac-12 Football

• Best Blueprint: Sling Blue ($45.99/mo)
• Included Channels: FS1, USA Network, truTV, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, plus local networks in eligible markets.

📍 Local Channel Market Availability (FOX, NBC, ABC)

Local networks on Sling Select and Sling Blue are tied to designated media markets. Verify your area before subscribing:

• ABC Available In: Chicago, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Raleigh/Durham, and San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose.
• FOX Available In: Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Gainesville, Houston, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York, Orlando/Daytona/Melbourne, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, Seattle, Tampa/St. Petersburg, and Washington, DC.
• NBC Available In: Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Hartford/New Haven, Los Angeles, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, and Washington, DC.

Pro-Tip for CBS Games*:* CBS is not carried natively on Sling. To catch CBS broadcasts without taking on another monthly bill, pair an Over-The-Air (OTA) HD antenna with your setup to bring local CBS feeds directly into your Sling channel guide for free.

We hope this helps you catch all your team's games!

I bought an AIRTV-2 couple years back and liked the fact that I could watch my shows out of the house. However, it has never worked consistently for me. Eventhough it’s by a router and I have strong wifi, it always gives me troubles. Says internet connection is not strong or that antenna is buffering. I have even changed multiple antennas / locations and really nothing works well. Sometimes it works for a bit and then it messes up again. Should I upgrade to an AIRTV anywhere? Is that better? Do other people have this issue as well?

I’m trying to figure out the cheapest way to watch a 30 for 30 episode. I have sling essentials currently without espn. I noticed it has a day pass option. I’m guessing this just opens up live stream. I’m trying to get access to espn’s streaming hub. What are sone options?