Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 16, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 10
Sling Blue plus lifestyle channels, still no ESPN.
Value for money6.1
Sling Blue plus lifestyle channels you may already have.
$52 a month. The cheapest bundle in the same category is $22 ($30 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 8.9/10), that comes to 6.1 on value.
Content quality8.9
16 of the 20 most-watched cable channels, missing only ESPN, Game Show Network, INSP and TV Land.
Carries 16 of the 20 most-watched cable channels. Missing: ESPN, 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.
The Sling Lifestyle extra includes reality TV and lifestyle channels like We TV, DIY Network, VH1, and the Cooking Channel. When you add this extra to the Orange Plan, your total subscription will cost $52 (unless you choose to get other extras).
Keep prices low while keeping your lifestyle channels with the Sling Select base plan
Sign up for Sling Select + Lifestyle ExtraAdd Lifestyle Extra to your Sling Orange plan for more home, food, and reality TV channels
Sign up for Sling Orange + Lifestyle ExtraNeed more channels for home living? You can add Lifestyle Extra to the Sling Blue base plan
Sign up for Sling Blue + Lifestyle ExtraAdd even more channels to Sling's combo base plan
Sign up for Sling Orange & Blue + Lifestyle ExtraSling TV + Lifestyle Extra Bundle carries 10+ channels, including AWE, Cooking Channel, DIY, FYI, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Family, and more.
Sling is an "à la carte" service where you pay for what you get. Want extra DVR? You can get that. Want more news? You can get the news extra. Or: want more reality TV and lifestyle channels? You can get the lifestyle extra. This brings your total subscription price to $41 with Sling Orange + Lifestyle Extra.
Sling Lifestyle Extra is a very cheap way to get access to more reality TV and lifestyle channels. You can get it with the Sling Orange plan, which costs $35, bringing your total monthly subscription to $41.
Sling TV is the Southwest of cord-cutting services: it's cheap, but if you want extras, you can pay. Luckily, at a small additional $6/month, hte lifestyle extra is very cheap, and if you get Sling Orange for example, your total subscription will be $41, instead of more expensive services that carry these channels and which are above $60.
How much does Sling TV + Lifestyle Extra Bundle cost?
Sling TV + Lifestyle Extra Bundle starts at $52/month. Plans range from $30.99 to $75.99/month.
Does Sling TV + Lifestyle Extra Bundle have a free trial?
Sling TV + Lifestyle Extra Bundle does not currently offer a free trial.
What channels does Sling TV + Lifestyle Extra Bundle include?
Sling TV + Lifestyle Extra Bundle carries 10 channels, including AWE, Cooking Channel, DIY, FYI, Hallmark Channel, and more.
What devices support Sling TV + Lifestyle Extra Bundle?
Sling TV + Lifestyle Extra Bundle is available on AirTV, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, LG TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox.
Can I cancel Sling TV + Lifestyle Extra Bundle anytime?
Sling TV + Lifestyle Extra Bundle is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is Sling TV + Lifestyle Extra Bundle worth it?
Sling TV is the Southwest of cord-cutting services: it's cheap, but if you want extras, you can pay. Luckily, at a small additional $6/month, hte lifestyle extra is very cheap, and if you get Sling Orange for example, your total subscription will be $41, instead of more expensive services that carry these channels and which are above $60.
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.