Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 9, 2026 • By Bilal Zouheir
AGMTW score, out of 10
Roughly half the price of a full package, if you can live without ESPN.
Value for money8.8
A low price for the main channels, minus ESPN.
$50.99 a month. The cheapest live TV service in the same category is $45 ($5.99 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 8.7/10), that comes to 8.8 on value.
Content quality8.7
15 of the 20 most-watched cable channels, with real gaps.
Carries 15 of the 20 most-watched cable channels. Missing: ESPN, Hallmark Channel, Game Show Network, INSP and TV Land.
Apps and devices8.2
Solid app, available on 9 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 4.61 on iPhone and 4.44 on Android. Works on 9 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality7.5
1080p, stereo; no 4K at any price.
Base plan streams in 1080p.
Best for Your local ABC station comes included in many markets
Sling Blue is a live-tv bundle from cord-cutting alternative Sling, which is owned by the telecom provider Dish. It has many of the top 20 most watched national TV channels in the U.S. It costs $45.99/month but for markets with local channels, the streamer charges a mandatory extra $4/month for broadcasting fees.
The base Sling plan that contains more news, reality, and drama channels
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Sign up for Sling Blue with Total TV DealSling TV Blue carries 46+ channels, including A&E, ABC (depending on zipcode) AMC, AXS TV, BBC America, BET, Bloomberg Television, and more.
Sling Blue used to be the same price as Sling Orange at $45.99 per month. However, depending on your location and the channels available in your lineup, Sling Blue has a mandatory extra $4-$9/month for broadcasting fees for ABC, NBC, and/or Fox. If you get both Orange and Blue, they cost $61 for the bundle, so around $30.5 each.
Sling Blue has one of the best price-quality ratios for cord-cutters. For only $50.99, you get access to big networks like AMC, Bravo, TBS, National Geographic, and NBC. This package from Sling makes the most sense for cord-cutters who don't watch ESPN or the Disney Channel, which are included in the "Sling Orange" offer.
If you like channels such as Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, and TBS, Sling Blue is a cheap alternative to cable - costing only $50.99 a month.
How much does Sling TV Blue cost?
Sling TV Blue starts at $50.99/month. Plans range from $50.99 to $71.99/month.
Does Sling TV Blue have a free trial?
Sling TV Blue does not currently offer a free trial.
What channels does Sling TV Blue include?
Sling TV Blue carries 46 channels, including A&E, ABC (depending on zipcode) AMC, AXS TV, BBC America, BET, and more.
What devices support Sling TV Blue?
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Is Sling TV Blue worth it?
If you like channels such as Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, and TBS, Sling Blue is a cheap alternative to cable - costing only $50.99 a month.
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.