Sling TV Launches New Select Service -- Big Entertainment, Slim Price

Rhea-AI Summary

Sling TV (NASDAQ:SATS) has launched its new Sling Select service, offering premium entertainment at $19.99 per month. The service includes popular channels like Fox News, National Geographic, NFL Network, FX, and FS1, along with select 4K content.

In certain markets, subscribers can access local ABC, NBC, and FOX channels for an additional fee of $5-$10 per month depending on channel availability. The platform continues to offer customizable add-on packages across various categories including Sports, News, Entertainment, Hollywood, Lifestyle, Heartland, Kids, and Latino programming.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Additional surcharge ($5-$10) required for local channels
• Local channel availability limited to select markets

News Market Reaction

-1.36%

1 alert

-1.36% News Effect

On the day this news was published, SATS declined 1.36%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

• The Sling Select service delivers premium entertainment, including major networks and fan-favorite channels, starting at just $19.99/month
• With customizable packages and unbeatable value, Sling continues to redefine how live TV fits into your life.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sling TV, the most flexible live streaming platform, announced the launch of its newest offering, Select, available nationwide starting today. This expands Sling's lineup of flexible services, delivering more entertainment for less.

At just $19.99 per month, Select is one of the most affordable ways to access top-tier live and on-demand TV. It includes a curated mix of must-have channels, such as Fox News, National Geographic, GRIT, NFL Network, FX, FS1, METV, Game Show Network, Heroes & Icons, Lifetime Movie Network and Vice. As well as specific 4K content across FOX and FS1.

In select markets, subscribers will also receive local broadcast channels ABC, NBC and FOX. A nominal surcharge applies based on local channel availability: $5 per month for markets with one or two local channels, and $10 per month for markets with all three.

"Sling Select is perfect for customers who want a streamlined, cost-effective way to enjoy the channels they love," said Seth Van Sickel, Senior Vice President, Product and Operations, Sling TV. "With the freedom to choose what you watch and how much you pay, Sling continues to lead the way in TV that works for real people."

In addition to the launch of Select, Sling TV now offers subscribers even more ways to personalize their viewing experience with a wide variety of premium channels and add-on packages. Users can enhance their base subscription by adding popular premium channels.

Sling also continues to offer its robust lineup of Sling Extras, curated add-on channel packages that let viewers tailor their channel lineups by interests and genres. Sling Select Extra packages include:

• Sports Extra – for the ultimate sports fan (includes NFL Red Zone, Big Ten Network, FS2 and more)
• News Extra – for expanded global and national news coverage (includes Newsmax, NewsNation, FOX Business and more)
• Entertainment Extra – featuring popular entertainment networks (includes Paramount Network, CMT and more)
• Hollywood Extra – offering blockbuster movies and Hollywood favorites (includes FXX, FXM and more)
• Lifestyle Extra – covering home, food and travel content (includes Hallmark Channel, UPtv and more)
• Heartland Extra – with westerns, outdoor adventures and classic Americana (includes INSP, Great American Family and more)
• Kids Extra – packed with family-friendly programming (includes NickToons, TeenNick and more)
• Latino Extra – providing top channels in Spanish (includes Nat Geo Mundo, beIN Sports, History en Espanol and more)

These enhancements further solidify Sling TV's commitment to providing an affordable, flexible, and highly customizable live TV streaming experience.

With core options like Sling Orange, Sling Blue and now the new Sling Select, customers can choose the lineup that works best for them. Whether you're cutting the cord for the first time or just looking for a smarter way to watch, Sling makes it easy to customize your TV experience, because Sling lets you do that.

For more information about Sling TV and Sling Select, visit Sling.com.

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. Sling TV offers three general market streaming services, Sling Orange, Sling Blue and Sling Select. In addition, Sling TV now offers its Day Pass, Week Pass and Weekend Pass. Sling TV offers customers access to free content via Sling Freestream, with more than 600 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).

 

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sling-tv-launches-new-select-service--big-entertainment-slim-price-302533121.html

SOURCE EchoStar Corporation

FAQ

What channels are included in Sling TV's new Select package?

Sling Select includes Fox News, National Geographic, GRIT, NFL Network, FX, FS1, METV, Game Show Network, Heroes & Icons, Lifetime Movie Network, Vice, and select 4K content on FOX and FS1.

How much does Sling TV's new Select package cost?

Sling Select costs $19.99 per month for the base package, with additional charges of $5-$10 for local channels depending on market availability.

What add-on packages are available with Sling Select?

Sling Select offers various add-on packages including Sports Extra, News Extra, Entertainment Extra, Hollywood Extra, Lifestyle Extra, Heartland Extra, Kids Extra, and Latino Extra.

Which local channels are available with Sling Select?

In select markets, subscribers can access ABC, NBC, and FOX local broadcast channels for an additional fee.

How does Sling Select differ from Sling Orange and Sling Blue?

Sling Select is a new $19.99/month offering that provides a curated mix of must-have channels, complementing the existing Sling Orange and Blue services with its own unique channel lineup.