Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 18, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 10
A $20 skinny bundle that carries almost none of the channels people cut cable to keep.
Value for money4.4
A cheap starter pack with few of the channels people actually want.
$19.99 a month. The cheapest live TV service in the same category is $8.99 ($11 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 3.2/10), that comes to 4.4 on value.
Content quality3.2
2 of the 20 most-watched cable channels, and the rest are missing.
Carries 2 of the 20 most-watched cable channels: Fox News and Game Show Network.
Apps and devices9.1
Polished app, available on 11 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 4.61 on iPhone and 4.44 on Android. Works on 11 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality7.5
1080p, stereo; no 4K at any price.
Base plan streams in 1080p.
Best for NFL Network and Fox Sports 1 for under $20
At first glance, Sling Select looks like a stripped-down Sling Blue, and for the most part, it is. For $19.99 a month you get NFL Network, Fox Sports 1, Fox News, and National Geographic, plus Lifetime Movie Network and a cozy run of nostalgia (MeTV, Heroes & Icons, GRIT). But the price moves with your ZIP code: where Sling carries local ABC, NBC, or Fox, it climbs to $24.99 for one or two stations and $29.99 for all three. It’s easy to read this as Sling’s answer to cable creep, a small bundle for people who only ever watched a handful of channels anyway. There’s no ESPN here (that lives on Sling Essentials, and the pair costs $34.99 together). For football fans and Fox viewers on a budget, it’s as narrow as it is useful.
A slimmer, curated alternative to Sling's base plans
Sign up for Sling SelectAdd more Extras for $6 each to your Sling Select plan
Sign up for Sling Select with ExtrasAdd sports channels to Sling Select
Sign up for Sling Select with Sports ExtraSling Select carries 13+ channels, including ABC, FOX, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1 (FS1), Game Show Network, GRIT, and more.
Sling Select launched in August 2025 at $19.99 a month. In markets with local ABC, NBC, or Fox, the price rises to $24.99 for one or two stations or $29.99 for all three.
Football fans who want NFL Network and FS1, and Fox News viewers who don't need the rest of a cable lineup.
Get Sling Select if NFL Network is the channel you miss. It has no ESPN, so pair it with Sling Essentials ($34.99 for both) if you need both.
How much does Sling Select cost?
Sling Select starts at $19.99/month. Plans range from $19.99 to $35.99/month.
Does Sling Select have a free trial?
Sling Select does not currently offer a free trial.
What channels does Sling Select include?
Sling Select carries 13 channels, including ABC, FOX, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1 (FS1), Game Show Network, and more.
What devices support Sling Select?
Sling Select is available on AirTV, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Cox, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, Mi Box, Roku, Samsung TV, TiVo, Vizio, Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox, Xbox One.
Can I cancel Sling Select anytime?
Sling Select is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is Sling Select worth it?
Get Sling Select if NFL Network is the channel you miss. It has no ESPN, so pair it with Sling Essentials ($34.99 for both) if you need both.
Four criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
10The cheapest service of its kind, with full content.
Content quality
0None of the 20 most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
10All 20 channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.
Apps and devices
0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.
10Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
104K on the plan we price.