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Clear your calendar for college football! How to watch Week 1 with a Sling Weekend Pass

David Hoffman   Paste BN

Finally, after months of waiting and having to dabble into random sports during the summer months, college football is back!

A five-game appetizer in Week 0 sets the stage for every football fan's dream with Week 1 handing them more games than one can handle between Friday and Saturday's slate.

Among the highlights includes a fierce College Football Playoff rematch between Texas and Ohio State, Tiger on Tiger action as LSU visits Clemson and don't forget about Alabama going on the road to take on Florida State.

If you're still looking for a quick and easy way to gain access to most of the games this weekend but don't want to shell out big money on cable or a subscription, a Sling weekend pass is the perfect option.

With Sling introducing three short-term passes, fans have the opportunity to enjoy college football in the form of a day, weekend or week-long pass to eliminate annoying monthly costs.

Here's everything you need to know about the new streaming passes by Sling and how to watch the first week of college football season:

College football Week 1 schedule on Sling

Friday, Aug. 29

  • Western Michigan vs. Michigan State at 7 p.m. ET on FS1 - Watch on Sling
  • Kennesaw State vs. Wake Forest at 7 p.m. ET on ACC Network - Watch on Sling
  • Appalachian State vs. Charlotte at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN U - Watch on Sling
  • Auburn vs. Baylor at 8 p.m. ET on FOX (Subject to availability) - Watch on Sling
  • Georgia Tech vs. Colorado at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN - Watch on Sling
  • Central Michigan vs. San Jose State at 10:30 p.m. ET on FS1 - Watch on Sling

Saturday, Aug. 30

  • Texas vs. Ohio State at 12 p.m. ET on FOX (Subject to local availability) - Watch on Sling
  • Duqusene vs. Pittsburgh at 12 p.m. ET on ACC Network - Watch on Sling
  • Ball State vs. Purdue at 12 p.m. ET on BIG 10 Network - Watch on Sling
  • Northwestern vs. Tulane at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN U - Watch on Sling
  • Mississippi State vs. Southern Mississippi at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN - Watch on Sling
  • Toledo vs. Kentucky at 12:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network - Watch on Sling
  • Old Dominion vs. Indiana at 2:30 p.m. ET on FS1 - Watch on Sling
  • Eastern Kentucky vs. Louisville at 3 p.m. ET on ACC Network - Watch on Sling
  • South Dakota vs. Iowa State at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX (Subject to local availability)- Watch on Sling
  • Marshall vs. Georgia at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN - Watch on Sling
  • Montanta State vs. Oregon at 4 p.m. ET on BIG 10 Network - Watch on Sling
  • Howard vs. Florida A&M at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN U - Watch on Sling
  • Alabama A&M vs. Arkansas at 4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network - Watch on Sling
  • Albany vs. Iowa at 6 p.m. ET on FS1 - Watch on Sling
  • Coastal Carolina vs. Virginia at 6 p.m. ET on ACC Newtork - Watch on Sling
  • Illiniois State vs. Oklahoma at 6 p.m. ET on SEC Network - Watch on Sling
  • Long Island University vs. Florida at 7 p.m. ET on SEC Network - Watch on Sling
  • Charleston Southern vs. Vanderbilt at 7 p.m. ET on SEC Network - Watch on Sling
  • UTSA vs. Texas A&M at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN - Watch on Sling
  • Missouri State vs. USC at 7:30 p.m. ET on BIG 10 Network - Watch on Sling
  • New Mexico vs. Michigan at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC (Subject to local availability) - Watch on Sling
  • LSU vs. Clemson at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN U - Watch on Sling
  • Georgia State vs. Ole Miss at 7:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network - Watch on Sling
  • East Texas A&M vs. SMU at 9 p.m. ET on ACC Newtork - Watch on Sling
  • Georgia Southern vs. Fresno State at 9:30 p.m. ET on FS1 - Watch on Sling
  • Hawaii vs. Arizona at 10:30 p.m. ET on TNT - Watch on Sling
  • Cal vs. Oregon State at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN - Watch on Sling
  • Utah vs. UCLA at 11 p.m. ET on FOX (Subject to local availability) - Watch on Sling
  • Colorado State vs. Washington at 11 p.m. ET on BIG 10 Network - Watch on Sling

Sunday, Aug. 31

What is a Sling Day Pass?

The Sling new Day Pass gives you instant 24-hour access. It's perfect for a big game, an awards show, or an impromptu movie night. For Week 0 specifically, fans can purchase a Sling Day Pass since all the games are played on Saturday.

How much is a Sling Day Pass?

The Sling Day Pass is $4.99, not including any add-ons.

$4.99 for a Sling Day Pass

What is a Sling Weekend Pass?

The Sling new Weekend Pass gives you weekend-long access from Monday morning through Sunday night. It's perfect for football fanatics who enjoy both NCAA and NFL or for those who are ready for a movie-filled weekend.

How much is a Sling Weekend Pass?

The Sling Weekend Pass is $9.99, not including any add-ons.

What is a Sling Week Pass?

The Sling Week Pass provides users access to live TV for seven days without a subscription or contract requirement. For those who want to give Sling a try for a week and see what it has to offer, the week pass is great to enjoy sports throughout the week/weekend and/or their favorite shows during the week.

How much is a Sling Week Pass?

The Sling Week Pass is $14.99, not including any add-ons.

What add-ons are available for a Sling Pass?

If you're adding any of the following add-ons to a Sling Day Pass, they are $1 extra. A Sling Weekend Pass add-on is $2 extra while the Sling Week Pass is $3 extra. They are perfect for watching specific content, like a college football game, or news coverage for a big event. Here's a breakdown of the add-ons available for a Sling Pass:

  • Sports Extra: For the true sports fans out there check out the Sports Extra package. You'd be getting more in-depth sports channels like MLB Network, NBA TV and NHL Network. But, it also gives you more access to the ESPN-suite, with channels like ESPNU and ESPNews.
  • Entertainment/Hollywood Extra: Looking for more TV and movie content? This is the add-on for you. The entertainment/Hollywood extra packages gives you access to Grit, H&I, Reelz, StartTV, HDNet Movies, Sundance TV, TCM and Bounce.
  • Heartland Extra: For those who enjoy the outdoors. With the Heartland Extra, you get access to the World Fishing Network, Sportsman Channel, Outdoor Channel and more. You'll also get channels like the Great American Family channel, Cowboy Channel and Cowgirl channel.
  • News Extra: Stay up-to-date with what's going on around the world with the News Extra package. On top of the channels in your basic package, you'll get News Nation, Newsmax, HLN, Science Channel and more.

Do you get Sling Orange or Sling Blue?

Sling's new passes come with Sling Orange.

What is 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.

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