Sling TV splits its channels across two base plans: Sling Orange, built around ESPN and family channels for one stream, and Sling Blue, built around news and entertainment with local Fox and NBC in select markets for three streams.
Each costs around $45.99 a month, and combining them into Orange + Blue runs about $60.99. Both plans share the Turner channels like TNT, TBS, truTV, and CNN, but ESPN is exclusive to Orange and channels like USA and NFL Network are exclusive to Blue.
Choosing the right Sling plan comes down to which exclusive channels you need. Here is the full breakdown.
Sling TV Channel List: Orange vs Blue
The two plans overlap on a core of shared channels but differ on the headliners. Orange is the sports-and-family plan with ESPN; Blue is the news-and-entertainment plan with more channels and more streams.
| Plan | Price | Streams | Key channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sling Orange | About $45.99 / month | 1 | ESPN, ESPN2, Disney Channel, Freeform, plus shared channels |
| Sling Blue | About $45.99 / month | 3 | Local Fox and NBC in select markets, USA, FX, Bravo, MSNBC, NFL Network, plus shared channels |
| Sling Orange + Blue | About $60.99 / month | 4 | The combined lineup of both plans |
What Both Plans Share
Orange and Blue both include a solid base of channels, so you do not lose these no matter which you pick. The shared lineup includes the Turner networks, TNT, TBS, truTV, and CNN, along with Food Network, HGTV, Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, the Discovery family, AMC, and more. That shared core is why Sling can cover a lot of ground on a single plan, and it is also where Sling has an edge over some rivals: it carries the Turner channels that Fubo, for example, dropped years ago.
What’s Exclusive to Each Plan
The differences are what decide your choice. Sling Orange is the only Sling plan with ESPN and ESPN2, plus the Disney family channels, and it is limited to a single stream. Sling Blue leaves out ESPN but adds USA, FX, Bravo, MSNBC, NFL Network, and the local Fox and NBC affiliates in markets where Sling carries them, and it allows three simultaneous streams. So sports fans who want ESPN lean Orange, while news and entertainment viewers, or larger households that need multiple streams, lean Blue.
The Big Gap: No ABC or CBS
One limitation to know up front: Sling does not carry ABC or CBS at all, and it only offers local Fox and NBC in select markets on the Blue plan. If local broadcast channels matter to you, Sling alone will not cover them, and you will want to pair it with a free antenna. Our guide to watching live TV without cable explains how to combine Sling with an antenna for the locals it misses.
How Much Is Sling TV?
Each base plan, Orange or Blue, is around $45.99 a month, and the combined Orange + Blue plan is about $60.99 a month. Sling is still among the cheapest live-TV streaming services, which is its main selling point, though prices have risen over the years and add-on packages for extra channels cost more. Check the current pricing on the Sling TV site and its channel guide before subscribing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channels are on Sling TV?
Sling TV carries a shared core including TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, Food Network, HGTV, Comedy Central, AMC, and the Discovery family on both plans. Sling Orange adds ESPN and Disney channels, while Sling Blue adds USA, FX, Bravo, MSNBC, NFL Network, and local Fox and NBC in select markets.
What’s the difference between Sling Orange and Blue?
Sling Orange is the sports-and-family plan with ESPN and one stream. Sling Blue is the news-and-entertainment plan with USA, FX, NFL Network, local Fox and NBC in select markets, and three streams. They share a core of channels but differ on these exclusives.
Does Sling TV have ESPN?
Yes, but only on Sling Orange. ESPN and ESPN2 are exclusive to the Orange plan, so if ESPN is a must-have you need Orange or the combined Orange + Blue plan. Sling Blue does not include ESPN.
Does Sling have local channels like ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox?
Partly. Sling does not carry ABC or CBS at all, and it offers local Fox and NBC only in select markets on the Blue plan. For full local coverage, pair Sling with a free over-the-air antenna.
Does Sling have TNT and TBS?
Yes. TNT, TBS, truTV, and CNN are part of the shared lineup on both Sling Orange and Sling Blue. This is an advantage over some competitors that dropped the Turner channels, making Sling a reliable option for TNT and TBS programming.
How much is Sling TV?
Each base plan, Orange or Blue, is about $45.99 a month, and the combined Orange + Blue plan is around $60.99 a month. Sling remains one of the cheaper live-TV streaming services, though add-on channel packages cost extra.
Should I get Sling Orange or Blue?
Choose Orange if you want ESPN and the Disney family channels and only need one stream. Choose Blue if you want USA, FX, NFL Network, local Fox and NBC where available, and up to three streams. Heavy users often pick the combined Orange + Blue plan.
Last updated: May 2026. We update this channel list as Sling TV’s lineup and pricing change.