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2026
Sling TV discontinues Sling Pass one-day cable TV passes
Dish-owned Sling TV has stopped offering its Sling Pass feature, which let customers buy single-day, weekend, or week-long access to cable channels such as ESPN and CNN without a full-month subscription. Sling TV said in a statement on its website that Sling Passes are no longer available, and The Desk reported that a note about the change was sent to customers. The feature had launched last year and was previously challenged in a lawsuit by Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery.
2022
SLING TV and Anghami announce a partnership
SLING TV and Anghami announced a partnership offering eligible subscribers special access to free trials of Anghami Plus and SLING TV's Al Ostoura pack.
2021
Sling TV announces Eros Now distribution partnership
Sling TV announced plans to add Eros Now content to its service for subscribers, including access to Eros Now titles after launch.
2021
Cadent announces Aperture advertising platform launch
Cadent announced the launch of its cross-screen self-service platform for buyers and sellers of addressable TV advertising. The rollout was beginning that month, and the marketplace included inventory from DISH Media, other multichannel video programming distributors, and national TV networks.
2021
Jukin Media channels become available on SLING TV
Jukin Media announced that its FailArmy and The Pet Collective brands were available as 24/7 television channels on SLING TV, expanding their distribution on the streaming service.
2021
Dish and Sling seek to block imports of workout products
Dish and Sling filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission seeking to block imports of Peloton, NordicTrack and Mirror products into the United States.
2021
Dish Network files streaming-technology lawsuits
Dish Network filed lawsuits against Peloton, Lululemon and Icon Health & Fitness, alleging that they used its patented workout-streaming technology.
2021
Sling TV raises prices for Orange and Blue plans
Sling TV raised the monthly prices of its Orange and Blue plans and several add-on packages. The individual Orange and Blue plans now cost $35 per month, while the combined package costs $50 per month.
2020
Sling TV launches Sling Watch Party
Sling TV announced the launch of Sling Watch Party, a co-viewing feature that lets people in different locations watch live TV together with text and video chat. During its beta preview, guests could join by creating a free Sling TV account, with free access available through September 30.
2020
SLING TV debuts AirTV Anywhere
SLING TV debuted AirTV Anywhere, a Wi-Fi-enabled network hub with built-in DVR capabilities. The device is available for $199.99 and can deliver local over-the-air broadcast channels to compatible streaming devices.
2020
Sling TV launches on Xfinity Flex
Sling TV became available on Comcast's Xfinity Flex platform, described as the first virtual multichannel video programming service integrated with Flex.
2020
Sling TV app launches on Xfinity Flex
Comcast launched an app for Dish Network’s Sling TV service on the Xfinity Flex device for broadband-only customers.
2020
The Lone Star Channel launches on streaming platforms
The Film Detective launched The Lone Star Channel, a classic western film and television channel, with availability on SLING TV and DistroTV. The article says it was coming soon to STIRR.
2020
Sling TV announces a one-year price guarantee
Sling TV announced a one-year guarantee of its $30-per-month pricing for new and current subscribers who qualify by August 1; the guarantee applies through August 1, 2021.
2020
Tastemade streaming network launches on VIZIO SmartCast and Sling TV
Tastemade announced the launch of its streaming network on VIZIO SmartCast TVs and Sling TV, making its lifestyle programming available to viewers in the US through those platforms.
2020
AMC Networks and Dish reach distribution agreement
AMC Networks said it reached a new long-term distribution agreement with Dish Network and Sling TV covering carriage of AMC cable networks and streaming services.
2020
Sling TV launches National Cut the Cord Day
Sling TV announced the first official National Cut the Cord Day, created in partnership with National Day Calendar, as part of its fifth-anniversary celebration.
2020
Sling TV offers first month for $5
Sling TV offered new and returning customers one month of service for $5 as a limited-time promotion available February 7–11.
2020
TiVo announces Stream 4K
TiVo announced TiVo Stream 4K, a streaming device integrating live TV and Cloud DVR from the Sling TV app with other content services. The article said it would become available to customers beginning April 2020.
2019
Sling TV adds channels and expands Cloud DVR access
Sling TV announced channel additions to several Sling Blue packages and said all subscribers now receive 10 hours of Cloud DVR storage at no additional cost, with up to 50 hours available for $5 per month.