Sling TV and Professional Basketball Star Trae Young Team up to Support March Underdogs with $1 Day Pass Offer if a 12-to-16 Seed Advances

Sling TV (SATS) and NBA star Trae Young launched a March tournament promotion on March 11, 2026, offering 1-, 3- and 7-Day Pass subscriptions and a limited-time reward.

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Sling TV (SATS) and NBA star Trae Young launched a March tournament promotion on March 11, 2026, offering 1-, 3- and 7-Day Pass subscriptions and a limited-time reward. Fans who buy or register a Pass March 19–22 can claim a future 1-Day Pass for $1 if any 12–16 seed reaches the round of 16 in either tournament.

The $1 redemption is emailed to qualifying entrants and valid through the championship on April 6. Pass pricing: $4.99 (1 Day), $9.99 (3 Day), $14.99 (7 Day). Extra channel add-ons available for $1 each.

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News Market Reaction – SATS

On Mar 11, the day this news came out, SATS closed 3.39% above the previous close.

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Market Context

This announcement highlights Sling’s push to monetize March basketball viewership through flexible 1...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Sling’s push to monetize March basketball viewership through flexible 1, 3 and 7 Day Passes and a $1 Day Pass promotion tied to 12–16 seeds reaching the final 16. It follows other consumer offers across the SATS ecosystem, such as Boost Mobile device promotions in February. Investors may watch how such campaigns translate into engagement relative to the company’s broader strategic pivot and large 2025 impairments outlined in the recent 10-K.

Key Figures

1 Day Pass price: $4.99 3 Day Pass price: $9.99 7 Day Pass price: $14.99 +5 more

1 Day Pass price

$4.99

Standard Sling 1 Day Pass subscription pricing

3 Day Pass price

$9.99

Standard Sling 3 Day Pass subscription pricing

7 Day Pass price

$14.99

Standard Sling 7 Day Pass subscription pricing

$1 add-on price

$1

Entertainment Extra or Sports Extra add-ons for tournament coverage

$1 promo Day Pass

$1

Promotional 1 Day Pass price if a 12–16 seed reaches final 16

Seed range

12-to-16 seed

Qualifying underdog teams that can trigger the promotion

Promo window start

March 19

Pass purchase start date to qualify for underdog promotion

Redemption deadline

April 6

Final date to use $1 1-Day Pass through championship game

Historical Context

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Sling's 1, 3 and 7 Day Pass subscriptions give fans the flexibility to watch the men's and women's tournaments when it matters to them.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sling TV, the leader in flexible live streaming, is teaming up with basketball superstar Trae Young to champion the underdogs of college basketball. As tournament chaos nears, Sling is rewarding fans with a fun promotion that mirrors the excitement of every unexpected, bracket-busting upset.

Known as "Ice Trae" for his ability to deliver in high-pressure moments, Young has built a career on defying expectations and his underdog spirit. This March, he and Sling are inviting fans to lean into the madness with the newly launched 1, 3, and 7 Day Pass subscriptions, and a limited-time promotion that celebrates when tournament underdogs make a run.

"Our Passes are about redefining flexibility in live TV," said Seth Van Sickel, Senior Vice President, Sling TV. "Fans should have the flexibility to tune in for the biggest moments in sports when they want. With this underdog-driven offer, we're rewarding viewers for watching the tournament's most exciting surprises."

The 'When Underdogs Win, You Win' Promotion

Beginning March 19, fans who purchase any Sling Pass (1, 3, or 7 Day) subscription during the opening weekend will be eligible for a special reward if the underdogs make a run:

• To Qualify: Purchase a Pass between March 19 and March 22 or visit sling.com/underdog for a free entry, no purchase required.
• Root for the Underdogs: If any 12-to-16 seed advances to the final 16 in either the Men's or Women's tournament, eligible customers can claim their next 1 Day Pass for just $1.
• Redemption: Qualified fans will receive an email to redeem their $1 1-Day Pass, which they can redeem at any time all the way through the championship game on April 6. 

Flexible Access to Upsets

Sling's new Pass subscriptions provide instant access to the most critical tournament channels, including TNT, TBS, ESPN, and ESPN2 via the Sling Orange service. Fans can also add the "Entertainment Extra" to access truTV or the "Sports Extra" for ESPNU and ESPNEWS for just $1.

Sling Passes Subscription Pricing

• 1 Day Pass: 24 hours of instant access for $4.99
• 3 Day Pass: 72 hours of instant access for $9.99
• 7 Day Pass: 7 days of instant access for $14.99

For more information on Sling TV and the tournament promotion, visit sling.com/underdog.

About Sling TV
Sling TV is an Emmy® Award-winning live streaming TV service that provides more than 700 channels from today's most popular networks across its general market, Latino and international services. It is available on all major streaming devices, smart televisions, tablets, game consoles, computers and smartphones. Sling TV offers two general market streaming services, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, that collectively feature content from Disney/ESPN, FOX, NBC, AMC, A&E, AXS, Discovery, Scripps, Turner, Viacom, NBA TV, NFL Network, NHL Network, GSN, Hallmark, SHOWTIME, STARZ and MGM+. Sling TV offers customers access to free content via Sling Freestream, à la carte channels and services, plus Pay-Per-View events and movies on-demand. Sling TV provides a suite of stand-alone and add-on Spanish-language services and packages tailored to English-dominant, bilingual and Spanish-dominant U.S. households. Sling TV is the leading U.S. provider of foreign-language programming, with more than 400 channels in 27 languages. Visit sling.com for more information. Sling TV L.L.C. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS).

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What is the Sling TV (SATS) March underdog promotion and how does it work?

The promotion gives eligible fans a $1 1-Day Pass if a 12–16 seed reaches the final 16. According to Sling TV, customers who purchase a Pass March 19–22 or register online qualify and receive an emailed redemption usable through April 6.

How do I qualify for the $1 1-Day Pass offer from Sling TV (SATS)?

You qualify by buying a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass between March 19 and March 22 or by visiting sling.com/underdog for free entry. According to Sling TV, eligible entrants will be emailed a $1 redemption if any 12–16 seed advances to the round of 16.

What are Sling TV (SATS) Pass prices and what do they include for March tournament coverage?

Sling Passes are priced at $4.99 (1 Day), $9.99 (3 Day), and $14.99 (7 Day) for instant access. According to Sling TV, Passes provide key tournament channels like TNT, TBS, ESPN, and ESPN2 on Sling Orange, with optional $1 channel extras.

When can I redeem the $1 1-Day Pass from Sling TV (SATS) if I qualify?

Qualified fans can redeem the $1 1-Day Pass at any time up to the championship on April 6. According to Sling TV, the company will email redemption instructions to eligible entrants for use through the tournament end date.

Does the Sling TV (SATS) underdog promotion cover both the men’s and women’s tournaments?

Yes, the offer applies to both the men’s and women’s tournaments if a 12–16 seed reaches the final 16. According to Sling TV, the $1 redemption condition counts either tournament for qualifying entrants who purchased or registered during March 19–22.