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 news channels, which is the pack that best justifies its price.
Value for money9.3
Sling Blue plus news channels. The add-on most worth paying for.
$60.99 a month. The cheapest bundle in the same category is $60 ($0.99 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 8.7/10), that comes to 9.3 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.
Sling TV has two main offers: Blue, which includes over 45 channels like CNN and MSNBC, and Orange, which includes ESPN and Disney Channels.
Each plan costs $46. You can combine them for $61. If you get either Sling Blue or Sling Orange+Blue, you can get a news extra which gives you access to 10 news channels plus CNBC, Fox Business, NDTV24x7, France24. If you get only Sling Orange, you get the 10 news channels plus HLN. You can also add News Extra to Sling Select, a slimmer, more budget-friendly plan.
The 10 news channels in every news extra are NewsNation, NewsMaxTV, Science Channel, BBC World News, Weather Nation, Euronews, News18, RT America, CGTN, and Law & Crime Trial Network.
On a budget? Try this slimmer bundle with more news channels from News Extra
Sign up for Sling Select + News ExtraEnjoy news channels along with the sports and entertainment channels available on Sling Orange
Sign up for Sling Orange + News ExtraNot enough news on Sling Blue? Add even more channels with News Extra
Sign up for Sling Blue + News ExtraAdd channels like CNBC, Newsmax, NewsNation & more to the combination of Sling Orange and Blue
Sign up for Sling Orange & Blue + News ExtraSling TV + News Extra Bundle carries 16+ channels, including BBC World News, CGTN, CNBC, Euronews, Fox Business, Fox Business Network, and more.
The Sling news add-on is part of many extras offered by the cord-cutting service Sling, ike the Kids extra, the Lifestyle extra, the Hollywood extra, the Heartland extra, AMC plus, Showtime, Epix, Starz, and Spanish language add-ons.
The Sling news extra is a cheap option for viewers who have already cut the cord with Sling. For $6 dollars extra a month, you can unlock most of the biggest news channels out there.
Sling is one of the best cord-cutting services out there because of their flexible offers. You can get as much or as little TV access as you want, and pay accordingly. So if you choose one of their $35 cord-cutting packages, you can get news access for $6 extra.
How much does Sling TV + News Extra Bundle cost?
Sling TV + News Extra Bundle starts at $60.99/month. Plans range from $30.99 to $75.99/month.
Does Sling TV + News Extra Bundle have a free trial?
Sling TV + News Extra Bundle does not currently offer a free trial.
What channels does Sling TV + News Extra Bundle include?
Sling TV + News Extra Bundle carries 16 channels, including BBC World News, CGTN, CNBC, Euronews, Fox Business, and more.
What devices support Sling TV + News Extra Bundle?
Sling TV + News 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 + News Extra Bundle anytime?
Sling TV + News Extra Bundle is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is Sling TV + News Extra Bundle worth it?
Sling is one of the best cord-cutting services out there because of their flexible offers. You can get as much or as little TV access as you want, and pay accordingly. So if you choose one of their $35 cord-cutting packages, you can get news access for $6 extra.
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.