Stay up-to-date on breaking news with Sling's Day, Week, Weekend Pass + News Extra add-on
It's a big week in terms of breaking news, as we expect to break the record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and we're facing special elections across the country. Whether you're tracking Zohran Mamdani's race against Andrew Cuomo for the mayor of New York, or anticipating more TSA and Air Traffic Controller walkouts in the midst of this shutdown, Sling has a News Extra add-on for you that's perfect if you've cut the cord from traditional cable. You can watch the content you want starting at $4.99 with flexible new passes from Sling.
You can now purchase a Sling Day Pass, Week Pass or Weekend Pass to watch your favorite content on-demand. News observers can also add-on the Sling News Extra package for more in-depth news coverage starting at just $1, depending on the Sling package you select.
Here's everything you need to know about the new passes from Sling and the News Extra add-on:
What are the new Sling Day, Week and Weekend Passes?
No matter which pass you select, you're getting access to Sling Orange, but here's a breakdown of how they will work and what each pass will cost:
- Day Pass - Sling's new Day Pass gives you instant 24-hour access. The Sling Day Pass is $4.99 to start (not including add-ons).
- Weekend Pass - Sling's new Weekend Pass gives you access from Friday to Sunday. The Sling Weekend Pass is $9.99 to start (not including add-ons).
- Week Pass - Sling's new Week Pass gives you seven-day access. The Week Pass is $14.99 to start (not including add-ons).
What add-ons are available for the Sling Flexible Passes?
Sling offers a variety of extras that you can add-on to any Sling package, but there are several available for Sling passes:
- Sports extra
- Entertainment/Hollywood extra
- News extra
- Heartland extra
What is the Sling News Extra Package?
Sling's News Extra add-on gives you more access the breaking news and commentary that you're looking for. Whether you're entrenched in today's political commentary, a news loyalist or just looking to follow the latest breaking news, the news package is for you. Here's a look at what a Sling Flexible Pass with News Extra would look like:
- Sling Orange: Sling Orange is a base plan that includes 34 channels. The base plan includes CNN, BBC America, Bloomberg TV+, VICE and more. You'll also have access to channels like Freeform, Disney, ESPN and Comedy Central.
- News Extra add-on: When added to Sling Orange, the News Extra add-on gives you an additional nine channels focused on news content. Those channels include NewsNation, NewsMax, HLN, SCI, News18, NDTV World, CGTN, Law & Crime and OAN.
How much does the Sling News Extra add-on cost?
Here is a breakdown of the cost for the News Extra add-on, depending on the package you select:
- When added to a Sling Day Pass, the News Extra add-on is $1.
- When added to Sling Weekend Pass, the News extra add-on is $2.
- When added to a Sling Week Pass, the News extra add-on is $3.
- When added to a Sling Orange or Sling Blue monthly package, the News extra add-on is $6.
- When added to Sling Orange + Blue, the News extra add-on is $6.
What is the difference between Sling Orange and Sling Blue?
- Sling Blue: With more than 45 channels, Sling Blue caters to a wider audience with major networks like FOX, NBC, Bravo and National Geographic. This package is perfect for those who enjoy a nice mix of news, reality television and lifestyle programming. Sling Blue allows streaming on up to three devices.
- Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device. *Sling Orange is the package available for Sling Flexible Passes.
- Sling Orange + Blue: You can combine the best of both worlds with Sling Orange and Sling Blue. It provides all 46 channels offered in both basic packages, including the 22 exclusive channels.